Meet Our Dental Team

Our innovative team possess the necessary skills, qualities, and experience to meet your needs.

Dr. Kevin Dapaah BDS, BEng( Hons)

CLINICAL DIRECTOR & PRINCIPAL DENTIST

GDC Number: 252093

Kevin is the first principal dentist and clinical director at Dove Dental & Wellbeing Spa. Kevin performs all aspects of general dentistry and has a strong clinical focus on restorative and aesthetic dentistry. These include; porcelain veneers, composite veneers/composite bonding, and full smile makeovers. He also undertakes short term orthodontic solutions using the Invisalign and cosmetic brace systems.

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Dr. Dapaah obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Plymouth Peninsula Dental School. He studied Dental Material Science at Queen Mary University of London. Following this, he underwent vocational training in Scotland and worked as a Hospital Dentist thereafter. Dr.Dapaah then served in the Maxillofacial, Orthodontic, Paediatric and Restorative Dental Departments of Kingston Hospital and St. George’s Hospital, respectively.

After working in various NHS dental practices, Dr. Dapaah has now committed to working in the private sector. In 2019 Dr. Dapaah and his partners set up Dove Dental & Wellbeing Spa, where he currently serves as the Principal Dentist. He performs Clinical Dentistry to a consistently highly standard, with an emphasis on a positive patient experience.

DR. JAMAL JOHNSTON
BDS, LDS RCS(ENG), MFGDP(UK), PG CERT MEDED

FINANCE DIRECTOR & PRINCIPAL DENTIST

GDC Number: 67611

Jamal is the second principal dentist at Dove Dental & Wellbeing Spa. Jamal won a scholarship to study dentistry at Manchester University, qualifying in 1991 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). Since that time he has gathered significant experience working as either an associate or principal dentist in dental practices across England, including Boots Dental Care Centre of Excellence

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Jamal has a keen interest in training future dentists and dental therapists and nurses. He has been a Foundation Dentist and Therapist Trainer with the Oxford Deanery from 2008-2018 and his remit has encompassed mentoring, clinical supervision and developing younger colleagues, to be caring, competent and reflective practitioners

Having an adaptable, friendly and caring approach has enabled Jamal to provide optimum care and aesthetic treatment solutions to all patients, offering an excellent patient journey experience. Jamal continues to widen his expertise, and his recent training has been in non-invasive facial aesthetic rejuvenation (HIFU).

MS. KAY DOVE BA, MA, PG CERT PEPS

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Through years of watching the running of a successful dental surgery, Kay has taken on the role of ensuring the community continues to have access to the best dental care available to them.

Kay is a qualified social work manager and her professional background has enabled her to have a strong focus on quality care planning, which is a key element of providing effective and thorough dental care. Her desire is for every person who walks through the doors of Dove Dental & Wellbeing Spa to experience a life where positive wellbeing in all areas is paramount.

Dr. Oke Oteri, BDS (Liverpool) PG Cert.

Dentist and Facial Aesthetics Practitioner

Oke is an associate dentist at Dove Dental Spa. She obtained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from University of Liverpool. Since completing her Foundation Training which included an Honorary Oral Surgery Post in Lincoln County Hospital, Oke worked as an associate dentist for several years in Lincolnshire and has now moved to London.

Oke has a caring and calm approach and likes to provide a relaxed environment for all her patients. Oke enjoys many aspects of dentistry, but has an interest in providing aesthetic dentistry.

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Oke has recently completed the “Advanced Operative Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry Course” by Aspire Dental Academy. Oke provides Invisalign treatment as well.

Oke has undergone training in Facial Aesthetics by Acquisition Aesthetics to provide Anti Wrinkle and Dermal Fillers treatment. To complement her facial aesthetic treatments, she is also trained in providing Medical Grade skincare for patients.

Outside of work, Oke enjoys keeping healthy by running, kickboxing and going to the gym. She enioys going to meals with friends and going to gigs.

Dr Preeti Sankla BDS (Manc) BSc Hons (London) MFDS RCS (Glasgow)

Facial Aesthetics Practitioner, Dentist – GDC Number. 244314

Dr Sankla qualified from The University of Manchester in 2013. She gained a post graduate qualification from Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow). Soon after graduating, she completed an accredited 2 year training programme in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Manchester and at the major trauma hospital in South London, St George’s Hospital, mainly carrying out difficult surgical extractions for adults and children under local and general anaesthesia. During this time she undertook research around oral cancer which was published in the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

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Dr Sankla complemented her skills by completing the Aspire Advanced Operative Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry Course allowing her to pursue her interest in cosmetic dentistry and tooth whitening. She also provides orthodontic alignment through Invisalign.

During her training in maxillofacial surgery, Dr Sankla developed a keen interest in facial aesthetics and has been an advanced practitioner since 2019. She uses Botulinum Toxin injections to prevent and reduce fine lines and wrinkles on the face, improve hyperhidrosis of the underarms and help ease the symptoms of jaw clenching. She uses dermal fillers to enhance natural features of the face and improve volume loss. Dr Sankla is also an accredited Obagi skin care provider and can advise patients on using Obagi skin care products to help treat acne, pigmentation and improve the appearance of fine line and wrinkles as well as providing blue peel radiance skin peels.

Dr Sankla believes in a holistic approach to healthcare to improve the treatment outcome for her patients which will be discussed during a consultation with her. She has vast experience in treating anxious patients and has a gentle approach to put her patients at ease.

Nzinga Aidoo-Bell

Dental Therapist

Nzinga graduated from the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy with a first class honours in Dental Hygiene and Therapy. Since then, she has completed a postgraduate training scheme to further her experience and knowledge to which she thoroughly enjoyed. Nzinga is deeply committed to assisting patients in attaining and maintaining the best oral hygiene and is always accepting of a challenge!

Whilst studying at the dental academy Nzinga took the lead in being amongst the first students to ever create a dental society within the university for their school/department. Her role on the committee was the ‘Social Media Secretary’ where she created, developed and managed the social media accounts and communication between students and the committee or staff.

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As a hygienist and therapist, she prides herself in sharing oral health education at ‘bite size’ level, to enable all her patients to feel motivated and empowered to improve or maintain a

healthy mouth! Whether there is concern of gum disease or not, Nzinga will in any event, try her best to meet your needs.

Nzinga always makes it her priority to put any nervous patients at ease by explaining everything and answering any questions you may have. Aside from dentistry, she loves to travel, eat food and try new things! Life is to be lived and

she lives by this each day.