Dr Sam Laycock

Sam qualified in 1989, from Manchester Dental School. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry especially aesthetic restoration of teeth using minimally invasive techniques and implants to remove missing teeth. Sam is committed to continuous learning and regularly attends courses to develop skills such as aesthetic composite bonding to provide mini smile make overs.

Sam has been a local dentist for many years has many patients who come to see her from far and wide and for generations on.

In her spare time, Sam enjoys cooking, keeping fit, yoga and socialising with family and friends.

Dr Hetal Patel

Hetal graduated from Cardiff Dental School in 2006 and went on to gain her MJDS post graduate qualification. She provides all areas of general dentistry and particularly enjoys cosmetic dentistry such as Invisalign, whitening and composite bonding to create smile makeovers. She also provides facial aesthetics including Anti-wrinkle Injections and fillers, and treatments for teeth grinding, in a safe and ethical manner.

Hetal is a Clinical Teacher at King’s College London where she teaches Dentistry to Undergraduate students one day a week. This role ensures she keeps up to date with new clinical techniques and treatments, as well as the changing regulations within the profession.

As a mum of two girls, Hetal is great at putting our younger patients at ease and familiarising them within a dental environment.

In her spare time, she enjoys running, travelling and spending time with family and friends.

Eva Jerabkova DiS

Eva is a Dental Hygienist who qualified from Czech Republic in 2000. She joined St Margarets Dental practice in March 2018 and has worked closely with Sam and Hetal to provide a range of treatments, from professional mechanical plaque and stains removal to non-surgical periodontal treatment under local anaesthetic.

As a Dental Hygienist, Eva gives excellent advice and provides a high standard of professional care. She is enthusiastic in giving her patients oral health awareness. Eva is very passionate about her role and her philosophy is ‘prevention is better than cure’.

When Eva is not looking after the oral health welfare of her patients, she enjoys cooking, travelling, movies and yoga. You can find hygiene tips www.healthygumtips.co.uk

Natalie Siriwardena

Natalie trained as a paediatric nurse and worked as a staff nurse at west Middlesex Hospital. Her passion for further learning led her to train as a Dental Nurse and then onwards as a dental Hygienist at the Eastman Dental Hospital where she completed her diploma course from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2014.

Natalie regularly performs hygiene therapy and more advanced non-surgical periodontal treatments under local anaesthetic for patients suffering with advanced periodontal disease. She aims to continue further training within her field.

Natalie is kept busy with her young family but when she has some spare time, she loves to keep fit and attends yoga and swimming classes. As a keen traveller she has visited many cities and enjoys learning about their authentic cooking styles.

Nikolina Koleva (Dip in Dental Nursing Level 3)

Qualified since 2021, Niki has been an invaluable member of the team since 2021. She is always happy to help our nervous patients and put them at ease during treatment. Her warm personality and huge smile are welcomed by all our patients.

During her free time she loves keeping active at the gym and spending time with her family.

Tatiana Krasnikova (Dip in Dental Nursing Level 3)

Tanya, a dedicated dental nurse known for her enthusiastic and friendly approach to patient care. With a solid foundation laid through qualification in 2019, she seamlessly integrated into the team since joining in 2023. Passionate about creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, Tanya ensures every patient feels comfortable during their visit.

Beyond the dental setting, Tanya finds joy in spending quality time with her beloved dog and cherishes moments shared with kids and friends alike.

Karen

Karen has been a pivotal part of the team since 2019. She has lived locally for many years and has had a variety of roles within the dental field which gives her a good understanding of how things are managed front of house.

When not working on reception, she will be found in a yoga studio and enjoys travel, visits to the theatre and cinema along with spending time visiting family in Ireland.

Kasia

Kasia is our Saturday Superhero! Enthusiastic and helpful she always makes sure while she is on the front desk that she lights up our patients weekends.

In her free time she’s a big lover of good movies and great books.