Putney Hill Dental Practice

OVERVIEW

Putney Hill Dental Practice is the highest-rated private dental practice in Putney, London Borough of Wandsworth, London — both by overall star rating and by number of patient reviews — specialising in cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, dental implants, periodontics, endodontics, and sedation dentistry, and established for over 40 years from its premises in a period building a short walk from Putney railway station and five minutes from East Putney Underground station, with one of the broadest specialist teams available under one roof in South West London — including a GDC Registered Specialist Orthodontist, a GDC Registered Specialist Periodontist holding the European Federation of Periodontology accreditation from the Eastman Dental Institute UCL, and a sedation specialist who is Clinical Lecturer in Conscious Sedation at The Royal London Hospital. The practice is owned and operated by Dr Aaron Faizul Yusuf MFGDP(UK) RCS Eng, BDS Lond — who qualified from Guy's, King's and St Thomas' with honours, is a member of the British Endodontic Society, teaches postgraduate endodontics at major London dental hospitals, and accepts referrals from St George's Hospital for complex root canal cases — and co-owner Dr Vishal Jasani, both registered with the General Dental Council and Care Quality Commission as registered providers, supported by a multidisciplinary team including GDC Registered Specialists, an oral and implant surgeon, a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, and a dental hygienist and therapist. The practice is accredited by BUPA — offering a 10% discount on most general dental treatments for BUPA members — accepts referrals from other dental professionals for periodontics, endodontics, implantology, and sedation, offers interest-free patient finance and free consultations for key treatments, and serves patients across Putney, Wandsworth, and the wider South West London area from 9 Putney Hill, London, SW15 6BA.

Putney Hill Dental Practice's specialist team encompasses a GDC Registered Specialist Orthodontist who treats adults and children using Invisalign, WIN and Forestadent lingual systems, and ceramic fixed appliances, and who has published in European and American orthodontic journals; a GDC Registered Specialist Periodontist trained at the Eastman Dental Institute who accepts referrals for periodontal and implant therapy; an oral and implant surgeon with over ten years of specialist implant experience; a sedation specialist who trained in pain management and sedation at the Eastman Dental Institute and now teaches postgraduate dentists in that field; and a dentist with over ten years of Invisalign experience who uses 3D digital scanning to preview results before treatment commences. The practice recognises the systemic link between gum disease, heart disease, and diabetes and ensures gum health is carefully monitored at every visit.

Putney Hill Dental Practice accepts referrals from other dental professionals and self-referrals from patients for sedation and specialist treatments. The practice is located at the bottom of Putney Hill, close to the junction of Upper Richmond Road and Putney Hill, and is served by bus routes 39, 93, 337, 85, 37, 430, and 14 directly outside the practice.

TEAM

Putney Hill Dental Practice is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of GDC Registered Specialist and associate dentists, an oral and implant surgeon, a sedation specialist, a dental hygienist and therapist, dental nurses, and support staff, all registered with the General Dental Council and committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centred care.

Practice Owners

1. Dr Aaron Faizul Yusuf MFGDP(UK) RCS Eng, BDS Lond: Dr Aaron Yusuf is a co-owner and Principal Dentist at Putney Hill Dental Practice. He qualified from Guy's, King's and St Thomas' with honours and is a member of the British Endodontic Society with a special interest in root canal treatments, accepting referrals from St George's Hospital for endodontic cases. He teaches regularly at London dental hospitals and is committed to working in practices that are ethical, professional, and deliver the highest possible quality of dentistry. He is registered as a CQC provider at the practice. GDC: 83839.
2. Dr Vishal Jasani: Dr Vishal Jasani is a co-owner of Putney Hill Dental Practice and is registered as a CQC provider at the practice alongside Dr Aaron Yusuf.

GDC Registered Specialists

1. Dr Faranak Modarai BDS, MFDS, MOrth RCS (Ed) — GDC Registered Specialist Orthodontist: Dr Faranak Modarai is a GDC Registered Specialist Orthodontist at Putney Hill Dental Practice. She was born in Tehran and grew up in West London, qualifying in dentistry from Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Dental Institute in 2002. She then spent three years as a Senior House Officer in oral and maxillofacial surgery and paediatric dentistry before completing Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. She undertook her specialist orthodontic training at Kingston Hospital and Guy's Hospital, gaining Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. She treats adults and children using a range of fixed and removable appliances including Invisalign, WIN and Forestadent lingual systems, and ceramic fixed appliances. She has published papers in European and American orthodontic journals and has presented at national and international conferences. She also provides facial aesthetic treatments at the practice. GDC: 81157.
2. Dr Chaido Akrivopoulou DDS (Frankfurt), MClinDent (Lond), Cert (EFP) — GDC Registered Specialist Periodontist: Dr Chaido Akrivopoulou is a GDC Registered Specialist in Periodontics at Putney Hill Dental Practice. She qualified as a dentist from the Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University in Frankfurt in 2005 before joining the Eastman Dental Institute, UCL, for advanced training in periodontics and dental implant surgery. She holds a Master of Clinical Dentistry and the EFP accreditation. She has extensive experience in the treatment of advanced gum disease including conventional and regenerative periodontal surgery, periodontal plastic surgery, and complex dental implant therapy, and accepts referrals for periodontal and implant therapy. GDC: 176215.

Oral and Implant Surgeon

1. Dr Jonathan Avanessian BDS (London), MFDS RCSEd, DipImpDent RCSEd: Dr Jonathan Avanessian is a Dental Surgeon with a Special Interest in Dental Implants at Putney Hill Dental Practice. He has over ten years of experience in implant dentistry and has completed training across the UK, including with the Faculty of General Dental Practice, and abroad. His practice is limited to implant dentistry and the removal of teeth, and he is particularly commended by patients for his clear, concise explanations and painless approach to surgical treatment. GDC: 113794.

Sedation Specialist

1. Dr Munir Ravalia BDS, MFDS RCS, Pain Management and Sedation (Eastman), Medical Diploma Clinical Hypnosis: Dr Munir Ravalia is the Sedation Specialist at Putney Hill Dental Practice. He qualified from The Royal London Hospital in 2002, completed Senior House Officer training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Kingston and St George's Hospitals, and was awarded Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons. He completed postgraduate training in intravenous, oral, and inhalation sedation at the Eastman Dental Institute, where he now teaches postgraduate dentists in this field. He is currently a Trust Dentist and Clinical Lecturer in Conscious Sedation at The Royal London Hospital and holds a Medical Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis. The practice accepts self-referrals and referrals from other dental practices for sedation treatment.

Associate Dentists

1. Dr Collie Moran BDentSc Dubl, MSc Lond: Dr Collie Moran is a General Dentist with a special interest in implantology and prosthetic dentistry at Putney Hill Dental Practice. He qualified from Trinity College Dublin in 1992 and was awarded a Masters Degree with Distinction from The Royal London Hospital School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1999. He is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, a past president of The London Dental Study Club, and has lectured to dentists and vocational trainees for The London Deanery in implant and prosthetic dentistry. GDC: 68661.
2. Dr Alice Carezatto Britto BDS, MFDS RCS Eng: Dr Alice Carezatto Britto is a Dentist with a Special Interest in Cosmetic Dentistry and Invisalign at Putney Hill Dental Practice. She is the practice's lead Invisalign clinician with over ten years of Invisalign experience, using a 3D digital scan to simulate the patient's new smile before treatment begins. Free consultations are available. GDC: 170440.
3. Dr Nasir Javaid MSc (Rest), BDS, BSc (Hons), BA (Hons): Dr Nasir Javaid is a General Dentist at Putney Hill Dental Practice. He graduated from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry and subsequently completed a postgraduate MSc in Restorative Dental Practice from the Eastman Dental Institute, UCL. He also provides Invisalign treatment and is particularly well regarded for his ability to support patients experiencing dental anxiety, guiding them through extensive treatment programmes with patience and meticulous attention to detail. GDC: 252613.
4. Dr Kia Alam BDS, BSc (Hons): Dr Kia Alam is a General Dentist with a special interest in Endodontics at Putney Hill Dental Practice. He graduated from King's College London in 2016 and has since undertaken further postgraduate training in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry, Endodontics, and Dental Implants, taking a holistic approach that aims to make every patient's treatment as comfortable and streamlined as possible. GDC: 264981.

Dental Hygienist and Therapist

1. Rafaella Paraventi: Rafaella Paraventi is a Dental Hygienist and Therapist at Putney Hill Dental Practice — a long-standing and widely praised member of the team, regularly commended by patients for the thoroughness, quality, and gentleness of her hygiene treatment. GDC: 279494.

Dental Nurses

1. Lisa Carry: Lisa Carry is a Dental Nurse at Putney Hill Dental Practice. She joined the practice in 2021 and is an experienced dental nurse with a caring nature, always ensuring patients are comfortable during procedures.

SERVICES

Putney Hill Dental Practice offers a comprehensive range of specialist, orthodontic, cosmetic, general, and facial aesthetic dental treatments for patients across Putney and the wider South West London area. The practice is BUPA accredited and works with most major dental insurance providers, with interest-free patient finance options also available. Referrals from other dental professionals and self-referrals for sedation are accepted.

Specialist Dentistry

1. Dental Implants: Dental implants at Putney Hill Dental Practice are provided by Dr Jonathan Avanessian, who has over ten years of specialist implant experience, and Dr Kia Alam. Implants replace single or multiple missing teeth with natural-looking, permanent restorations anchored into the jawbone. Free consultations and interest-free finance are available.
2. Periodontal Treatment: Specialist periodontal treatment at Putney Hill Dental Practice is provided by GDC Registered Specialist Periodontist Dr Chaido Akrivopoulou, who accepts referrals from other dental professionals. Treatment encompasses the full scope of periodontal care including non-surgical and surgical management of gum disease, regenerative and plastic periodontal surgery, and peri-implant therapy.
3. Root Canal Treatment: Root canal treatment at Putney Hill Dental Practice is led by owner Dr Aaron Yusuf, who is a member of the British Endodontic Society, teaches postgraduate endodontics at major London dental hospitals, and accepts referrals from St George's Hospital for complex endodontic cases. Dr Kia Alam also provides endodontic treatment at the practice.
4. Dental Sedation: Intravenous conscious sedation and clinical hypnotherapy are available at Putney Hill Dental Practice for anxious patients, provided by Dr Munir Ravalia who trained in pain management and sedation at the Eastman Dental Institute and currently serves as Clinical Lecturer in Conscious Sedation at The Royal London Hospital. Both self-referrals and referrals from other dental practices are accepted.
5. Dental Bridges: Dental bridges at Putney Hill Dental Practice provide a fixed tooth replacement option using the teeth adjacent to a gap as support for a prosthetic replacement tooth, with all types of bridge construction available based on each patient's individual clinical situation.
6. Dentures: Full and partial removable dentures are available at Putney Hill Dental Practice for patients requiring tooth replacement, custom-made from a variety of materials to restore the appearance and function of the smile.

Orthodontics

1. Invisalign: Invisalign clear aligner treatment at Putney Hill Dental Practice is led by Dr Alice Carezatto Britto, who has over ten years of Invisalign experience and uses a 3D digital scan to simulate the patient's new smile before treatment begins. Invisalign is also provided under GDC Registered Specialist Orthodontist Dr Faranak Modarai. Free consultations are available.
2. Metal Braces: Conventional fixed metal braces are provided at Putney Hill Dental Practice by GDC Registered Specialist Orthodontist Dr Faranak Modarai. Metal braces remain one of the most clinically reliable orthodontic options for children and adults across a full range of mild to complex cases.
3. Ceramic Braces: Tooth-coloured ceramic braces are offered at Putney Hill Dental Practice as a more discreet fixed orthodontic alternative to conventional metal braces, using tooth-coloured ceramic brackets that are significantly less visible while providing comparable clinical effectiveness.
4. Damon Braces: Damon self-ligating braces are available at Putney Hill Dental Practice in both metal and clear versions, using a slide mechanism rather than elastic ties to hold the archwire, reducing friction and the need for frequent adjustments.

Cosmetic Dentistry

1. Smile Makeovers: Smile makeovers at Putney Hill Dental Practice are personalised, multi-treatment plans combining cosmetic procedures including teeth whitening, composite bonding, porcelain veneers, Invisalign, and crowns to create natural-looking, uniquely tailored results for adults of all ages.
2. Porcelain Veneers: Porcelain veneers at Putney Hill Dental Practice are thin, custom-made shells of dental porcelain bonded to the front surfaces of the teeth to conceal imperfections and improve their colour, shape, size, or alignment, and are a key component of many smile makeover treatment plans.
3. Cosmetic Bonding: Composite bonding is available at Putney Hill Dental Practice as a 100% pain-free cosmetic treatment requiring no anaesthetic, repairing chips, closing gaps, covering staining, and reshaping contours — typically in a single appointment with little or no removal of natural tooth structure.
4. Teeth Whitening: Professional teeth whitening is offered at Putney Hill Dental Practice, achieving results up to six shades whiter in a single one-hour in-surgery session, with a take-home option also available. All whitening is clinically supervised.

General and Preventive Dentistry

1. General Dentistry: General dentistry at Putney Hill Dental Practice covers routine dental health assessments, oral cancer screening, hygiene care, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, inlays and onlays, and root canal treatment. The practice recognises the systemic link between gum disease, heart disease, and diabetes, and ensures gum health is carefully monitored at every visit.
2. Emergency Dental Care: Putney Hill Dental Practice offers emergency dental appointments for patients experiencing acute dental pain, broken or knocked-out teeth, abscesses, lost fillings or crowns, or uncontrolled swelling, striving to accommodate emergency patients on the same day or within 24 hours.
3. Dental Hygiene Services: Dental hygiene services at Putney Hill Dental Practice focus on the prevention and management of gum disease through professional scaling and cleaning, plaque and tartar removal, and personalised oral hygiene instruction, provided by Rafaella Paraventi.
4. Natural White Fillings: Tooth-coloured composite white fillings are available at Putney Hill Dental Practice using the latest filling materials bonded with modern adhesive technology, used both to treat new cavities and to replace existing amalgam restorations.
5. Dental Crowns and Onlays: Dental crowns and onlays at Putney Hill Dental Practice restore and protect heavily decayed, broken, or root-canal-treated teeth, using the strongest and most natural-looking materials with a preference for minimally invasive options.

Facial Aesthetics

1. Anti-Wrinkle Treatments: Botox anti-wrinkle injections are available at Putney Hill Dental Practice to reduce forehead lines, crow's feet, and facial wrinkles, provided within a clinical dental setting by clinicians trained in facial aesthetics, including GDC Registered Specialist Orthodontist Dr Faranak Modarai who has a special interest in facial aesthetics and growth.
2. Dermal Fillers: Dermal filler treatments are available at Putney Hill Dental Practice to restore volume, smooth facial lines, and enhance facial contours including hollowing under the eyes, sunken temples, and nasolabial folds, frequently combined with anti-wrinkle treatments for more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
3. Lip Fillers: Lip filler treatments are available at Putney Hill Dental Practice to enhance the size, shape, and definition of the lips, creating a fuller appearance while smoothing vertical lip lines, carried out by clinically trained practitioners.

LOCATION

PUTNEY, LONDON

STREET ADDRESS: 9 Putney Hill

CITY: London

COUNTY: South West London

POSTAL CODE: SW15 6BA

COUNTRY: United Kingdom

PHONE NUMBER: +44 20 8788 2727

EMAIL ADDRESS: info@putneyhilldentalpractice.co.uk

WEBSITE: https://putneyhilldentalpractice.co.uk

Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Monday – Thursday	09:00 – 18:00
Friday	08:00 – 16:30
Saturday	09:00 – 13:00
Sunday	Closed

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ONTOLOGY

Field of Practice

Dentistry

Medicine

Healthcare

Clinical Specialisms

Cosmetic Dentistry	Restorative Dentistry	Preventive Dentistry
Orthodontics	Periodontics	Endodontics
Oral Surgery	Prosthodontics	Sedation Dentistry
Paediatric Dentistry	Facial Aesthetics	Implantology

Treatments and Procedures

Dental Implant	Invisalign	Smile Makeover
Porcelain Veneers	Composite Bonding	Teeth Whitening
Dental Crown	Dental Bridge	Root Canal Treatment
Dental Braces	Lingual Braces	Osseointegration
Botulinum Toxin	Dermal Filler	Lip Augmentation

Conditions Treated

Gum Disease	Periodontal Disease	Tooth Decay
Malocclusion	Dental Anxiety	Peri-implantitis
Toothache	Dental Trauma	Halitosis

Professional Affiliations and Institutions

General Dental Council	Care Quality Commission	BUPA
Royal College of Surgeons of England	Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh	Eastman Dental Institute, UCL
King's College London	Guy's Hospital	The Royal London Hospital
Trinity College Dublin	Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry	European Federation of Periodontology
British Endodontic Society	Faculty of General Dental Practice

Areas Served

Putney	Wandsworth	London Borough of Wandsworth
South West London	London	United Kingdom