Meet the team

All our dentists adhere to the rules governing the profession under strict guidance from the General Dental Council (GDC) "Standards for Dental Professionals".

Dr. DKH Patel
Dr. Patel qualified from Guys Hospital, UMDS London and completed his UK VT training in North London and completed his research project at Harvard Dental School, Boston, USA. He further gained a more advanced restorative training at the Eastman Hospital in London.He completed his American National Boards Part 1 and 2 and California Bench Exams at UOP, Loma Linda, and UCLA. He went onto complete a 4 year Masters (MClinDent(Prosth) in Prosthodontic/Clinical Dentistry at Kings College , London. After several years in both general and pioneering aesthetic private practice he gained further surgical and implant training and experience from Specialists in implant dentistry from UK, ,USA, Sweden, France, Spain, Germany and South America. He has been practicing dentistry in the UK for the past 16 years, and currently teaches one day a week the undergraduate dental students at Guys Hospital, London. Dr Patel focuses his practice on comprehensive dental care and utilizes the state of the art diagnostic and minimally invasive technology in both Aesthetic and laser dentistry. He uses his technical and artistic skills to help work with his patients to create beautiful healthy, functional, aesthetic smiles.

Dr Patel is always happy to discuss any concerns and you may have in an informal friendly and approachable way. He will endeavor to find the best solution for your oral health at a budget you can manage.

Roma Patel
Dentist

Roma qualified from Sheffield University in 1993 and was awarded the bachelor of Dental Surgery and the bronze medal in Paedatric care, as well as the best vocational trainee project in 1994. Roma aims to share her abilities and enthusiasim with others so she may help them improve their oral care. Her philosophy is to acheive health, function and confidence in the dental health of her patients

Roma is always happy to help with any queries or requests. With extensive experience and numerous qualifications, Roma is delighted to guide you through what cosmetic and facial aesthetic dentistry can do for you.

Very approachable and always welcoming, Roma is here to make sure your experience at Ashford Dental is both enjoyable and exciting."

Dr. Alex Tahalani

Dr. Alex Tahalani's innovative approach to cosmetic dentistry, means you can now have the smile you want created in a luxurious location. Concentrating solely on cosmetic and implant dentistry, Dr. Tahalani has trained amongst leading clinicians both here in the UK and USA. Graduate of the prestigious Hornbrook Group cosmetics institute, Dr. Tahalani welcomes you to Ashford Dental Practice a Center for Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Ashford Kent.


Dr. Marco Carugati
Dr. Carugatii is our in-house expert in "Orthodontics" (bite) dentistry & is one of very few pioneering Bioesthetic Dentistry. This holistic approach restores mouths and creates beautiful cosmetic smiles while creating harmony in the jaw joints. Working with some of the world's finest laboratories, his artistic skills have helped him create hundreds of beautiful smiles. Graduate of many dental academies internationally with extensive experience, we welcome you to benefit from his expertise.