Putney Hill Dental Practice
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OVERVIEW
Putney Hill Dental Practice is a private dental practice located in Putney, South West London, United Kingdom. The practice has been established for over 40 years and operates from its premises at 9 Putney Hill, London, SW15 6BA, situated in a period building a short walk from Putney railway station and a few minutes from East Putney Underground station. The practice describes itself as the highest-rated dentist in Putney and SW15, both by overall star rating and by number of patient reviews, and is owned and operated by Aaron Faizul Yusuf and Vishal Jasani.
Putney Hill Dental Practice offers a comprehensive range of general, cosmetic, and specialist dental treatments under one roof, including general dentistry, dental implants, Invisalign, cosmetic dentistry, periodontal treatment, endodontics, oral surgery, paediatric dentistry, sedation dentistry, and facial aesthetic treatments including Botox and dermal fillers. The practice places a strong emphasis on patient comfort, particularly for nervous and anxious patients, and strives to provide sympathetic, gentle, and minimally invasive dental care. Emergency dental appointments are available, with the practice committed to seeing emergency patients as promptly as possible.
The practice is accredited by BUPA and offers a 10% discount on most general dental treatments for BUPA members. It is also registered with the General Dental Council and works with most major dental insurance providers. Interest-free patient finance options are available, and the practice offers free consultations for key treatments including dental implants. Putney Hill Dental Practice serves patients across Putney, Wandsworth, and the wider South West London area.
TEAM
Putney Hill Dental Practice is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of specialist and general dentists, a dental hygienist and therapist, a dental nurse, and support staff, all registered with the General Dental Council and committed to providing comprehensive patient-centred care.
- Dr Faranak Modarai BDS, MFDS, MOrth RCS (Ed): 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 programme at Kingston Hospital and Guy's Hospital, subsequently gaining Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. She treats both adult and child patients 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. Her clinical interests include facial aesthetics and growth. She also provides facial aesthetic treatments at the practice. GDC: 81157.
- Dr Kia Alam BDS, BSc (Hons): Dr Kia Alam is a General Dentist with a special interest in Implantology and 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. He takes a holistic approach to dentistry, aiming to make the treatment experience as comfortable and streamlined as possible for his patients. GDC: 264981.
- Dr Chaido Akrivopoulou DDS (Frankfurt), MClinDent (Lond), Cert (EFP): 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 moving to the United Kingdom to join the Eastman Dental Institute, UCL, for advanced training in periodontics and dental implant surgery. She holds a Master of Clinical Dentistry and the EFP (European Federation of Periodontology) 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. She is registered with the GDC as a Specialist in Periodontics and accepts referrals for periodontal and implant therapy. GDC: 176215.
- 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 has been providing Invisalign treatment for over 10 years and uses a 3D digital scan to simulate the patient's new smile prior to commencing treatment. She is the practice's lead Invisalign clinician and free consultations are available with Dr Britto. She is widely praised by patients for transforming smiles and for her warm, professional chairside manner. GDC: 170440.
- 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 as part of his commitment to minimally invasive dentistry. He is particularly well regarded for his ability to support patients experiencing dental anxiety, guiding them through extensive treatment programmes with patience, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail. GDC: 252613.
- 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. He is a long-standing and much-respected member of the Putney Hill Dental team. GDC: 68661.
- 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, though his background in general dentistry allows him to consider the whole mouth in treatment planning. He is particularly commended by patients for his clear, concise explanations and his painless approach to surgical treatment. GDC: 113794.
- Rafaella Paraventi: Rafaella Paraventi is a Dental Hygienist and Therapist at Putney Hill Dental Practice. She is 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.
- 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 general, cosmetic, orthodontic, restorative, specialist, 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.
- 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 provides high-quality general dental care for all the family, with long-standing clinicians committed to a warm, patient-centred approach. The practice recognises the link between gum disease, heart disease, and diabetes and ensures gum health is carefully monitored at every visit.
- 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. The practice strives to accommodate emergency patients on the same day or within 24 hours of contact, and accepts both existing patients and new patients in urgent need of care.
- Dental Hygiene Services: Dental hygiene services at Putney Hill Dental Practice are provided by the practice's dedicated hygiene team. Appointments deliver professional scaling and cleaning, removal of plaque, tartar, and surface staining, personalised oral hygiene instruction, and targeted treatment to manage and prevent gum disease. The practice emphasises that regular hygiene visits reduce the long-term need for more complex dental maintenance.
- Natural White Fillings: Tooth-coloured composite white fillings are available at Putney Hill Dental Practice using the latest natural white filling materials, bonded with modern adhesive technology to ensure a natural appearance and long-lasting function. White fillings are used both to treat new cavities and to replace existing unsightly amalgam restorations.
- Dental Crowns and Onlays: Dental crowns and onlays are offered at Putney Hill Dental Practice to restore and protect heavily decayed, broken, or root-canal-treated teeth. The practice selects the strongest and most natural-looking materials to harmonise with the surrounding dentition, favouring minimally invasive options to protect as much natural tooth structure as possible.
- Invisalign: Invisalign clear aligner treatment is available at Putney Hill Dental Practice, led by Dr Alice Carezatto Britto who has over 10 years of Invisalign experience. A 3D digital scan is used to simulate the patient's new smile before treatment begins. Invisalign is also offered as part of the practice's orthodontic services under GDC Registered Specialist Orthodontist Dr Faranak Modarai. Free consultations are available.
- Porcelain Veneers: Porcelain veneers are offered at Putney Hill Dental Practice as 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. They are a key component of many smile makeover treatment plans at the practice.
- Cosmetic Bonding: Composite bonding is available at Putney Hill Dental Practice as a 100% pain-free cosmetic treatment requiring no anaesthetic. Bonding can repair chips, close gaps, cover staining, and reshape contours, typically in a single appointment with little or no removal of natural tooth structure.
- 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. The service is clinically supervised, safe, and affordable, and is also available as a take-home option. Whitening is frequently incorporated into broader smile makeover plans.
- 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.
- Metal Braces: Conventional fixed metal braces are available at Putney Hill Dental Practice, provided by GDC Registered Specialist Orthodontist Dr Faranak Modarai. Metal braces remain one of the most clinically reliable orthodontic options for both children and adults across a full range of mild to complex cases.
- 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.
- Damon Braces: Damon self-ligating braces are available at Putney Hill Dental Practice. Damon braces use a slide mechanism rather than elastic ties to hold the archwire, reducing friction and the need for frequent adjustments, and are available in both metal and clear versions.
- 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 through osseointegration. Free consultations are available and interest-free finance options apply.
- Dental Bridges: Dental bridges are offered at Putney Hill Dental Practice as a fixed tooth replacement option using the teeth adjacent to a gap as support for a prosthetic replacement tooth. The practice provides all types of bridge construction, selecting the most appropriate design based on each patient's individual clinical situation.
- Dentures: Full and partial removable dentures are available at Putney Hill Dental Practice for patients requiring tooth replacement where implants may not be appropriate. Dentures are custom-made from a variety of materials to restore the appearance and function of the smile following tooth loss.
- 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.
- Root Canal Treatment: Root canal treatment at Putney Hill Dental Practice is provided by clinicians with enhanced skills in endodontics, including Dr Kia Alam and, on referral, Dr Aaron Yusuf who teaches postgraduate endodontics at major London dental hospitals. The practice accepts internal and external referrals for complex root canal cases.
- Dental Sedation: Intravenous (IV) 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. The practice accepts both self-referrals and referrals from other dental practices.
- Anti-Wrinkle Treatments: Botox anti-wrinkle injections are available at Putney Hill Dental Practice to reduce forehead lines, crow's feet, and facial wrinkles. Treatments are provided within a clinical dental setting by clinicians trained in facial aesthetics, including Specialist Orthodontist Dr Faranak Modarai who has a special interest in facial aesthetics and growth.
- Dermal Fillers: Dermal filler treatments are available at Putney Hill Dental Practice to restore volume, smooth facial lines, and enhance facial contours. Fillers can be used to treat a range of concerns including hollowing under the eyes, sunken temples, and nasolabial folds, and are frequently combined with anti-wrinkle treatments for more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
- 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 and more voluptuous appearance while smoothing vertical lip lines around the mouth. Treatments are carried out by clinically trained practitioners within the practice's facial aesthetics service.
LOCATION
PUTNEY, LONDON
STREET ADDRESS: 9 Putney Hill
CITY: London
COUNTY: Southwest 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 | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 – 16:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 13:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |