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About Us

Meet Our Team

Dr Rajan Syal BDS 1993
Principal Dentist - GDC Reg. no 69471

Rajan qualified from Manchester Dental Hospital in 1993. Rajan is a member of the PREP panel - a group of select General Dental Practitioners that evaluate the very latest dental material technology for Professor Burke at Birmingham Dental Hospital. Rajan is also an approved Vocational Trainer - training new graduate dentists in our approved training dental practice.
He has a particular interest in Cosmetic Dentistry, with extensive postgraduate training, especially in the 'Smile Lift' concept designed by New York 'dentist to the Stars', Larry Rosenthal.

Dr Sunita Syal BDS 1993
Principal Dentist - GDC Reg. no 69677

Sunita qualified from Guy's Dental Hospital in 1993 with honours. She is a highly experienced General Dental Practitioner with many year's experience of working in Private Practice.
Her particular interest is in Restorative Dentistry.

Dr Johnny Fearon BDS; M Dent Sci (Rest); M Dent Ch (Pros); MFDS RCS.
Restorative Dentist - GDC Reg. no 69435

After qualifying in 1993, Dr Fearon spent 5 years in general practice. He then completed a 2-year, full-time Masters programme in Restorative Dentistry at the Leeds Dental Institute, before completing a 3-year residency Masters programme in Prosthodontics at the Dublin Dental Hospital, the first of it's kind outside of North America. He has lectured and been published both nationally and internationally, and is based in practice limited to Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry.
Outside of dentistry, Johnny is a keen golfer. His interests also include following rugby, football and Gaelic football, as well as being widely travelled.

Dr Lama Brown BDS, MFGDP, M.Clin.Dent (Periodontology)
Periodontist - GDC Reg. no 71030

Lama qualified in 1995 from Guys and then after her vocational training worked in general practice for 5 years. Having obtained the MFGDP (Royal College of Surgeons, London), she then returned to the London Hospital to complete a two year Masters training programme in Periodontology. Lama is able to offfer our patients a complete periodontal service.
As well as working in private practice, Lama is currently undertaking a course in Implantology with the Royal College of Surgeons.

Dr Amir Ketabchi BSc; BDS; MFDS; MBBS; MRCS
Oral Surgeon - GDC Reg. no 75408

Amir qualified in 1998 from Barts & The London, University of London. He spent two years of hospital oral and maxillofacial surgery, then medical school in London where he worked part-time in NHS and private dental practice throughout his training.
Amir has worked at Care Dental Windsor for over 1 year and is currently undergoing Surgical training and taking courses for the MRCS exam. His special interests are in oral surgery, surgical dentistry and dental sedation. He is pusuing a career in oral & maxillofacial surgery and has an interest in medical education, and the management of the anxious dental patient.
Outside work, Amir is interested in current affairs, football and travelling.

Dr Marina Spanaki DDS MSc 2000
Endodontist - GDC Reg. no 78792

Marina Spanaki qualified in 2000 and then went on to do her MSc (Master of Science) in Endodontics at Guy's, King's College and St. Thomas' Hospitals Kings College University of London. Marina has a special interest in endodontics (root canal treatment).
Her interests outside of dentistry lie in the Arts, Music and Literature.

Specialists Services

Care Dental Windsor offers a range of special services for which we take on referrals from other dentists:

Dental Implants / Prosthodontics
We have special interests in dental implants as well as crown, bridge and denture work.

Periodontics
We have a special interest in treating all types of gum problems and disease. Who should you refer?
Patients with generalised gum bleeding
Patients with gingival overgrowth
Patients with pyogenic granulomata (e.g. Pregnancy epulus)
Patients with local and general bone loss
Patients with generalised deep pockets following non-surgical therapy
Perio-endo lesions
Patients with localised gingival recession posing aesthetic or functional problems
Patients with medical conditions which can predispose to periodontal disease or put them at special risk
Young adults with periodontal disease
Patients requiring soft tissue augmentation

Endodontics
We have a special interest in root canal therapy with high end treatment performed with microscopes.

Oral Surgery
We offer all types of minor oral surgery with sedation for the nervous patient.

Orthodontics
We offer onsite consultations for all treatments in the moving of teeth with various types of braces/appliances.

Treatments

Cosmetic Dentistry

Teeth Whitening

Brite Smile
Our BriteSmile teeth whitening chairside system can whiten teeth by up to several shades, brightening your teeth dramatically. Gel is applied to your teeth and the tooth whitening light is positioned over your teeth to activate the gel. Visit the Brite Smile website for more information.

Veneers
A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth, like a false fingernail fits over a nail.
Veneers make teeth look natural and healthy, and because they are very thin and are held in place by a special strong bond (rather like super-glue) very little preparation of the tooth is needed.

Porcelain veneers can improve the colour, shape and position of teeth.
A precise shade of porcelain can be chosen to give the right colour to improve a single discoloured or stained tooth or to lighten front teeth (usually the upper ones) generally.

Veneers can also be used to close small gaps, when orthodontics (braces) are not suitable.
If one tooth is slightly out of position, a veneer can sometimes be fitted to bring it into line with the others.

White Fillings
Dental decay happens when the enamel and dentine of a tooth become softened by acid attack, producing a cavity (hole). If the decay is not too serious, our cosmetic dentist will remove all the decay and restore the tooth with a white (tooth coloured) filling. We can also safely replace silver (amalgam) fillings.

Restorative Dentistry

Chipped or Broken Teeth
A veneer can make a chipped tooth look intact again. The porcelain covers the whole of the front of the tooth with a thicker section replacing the broken part.

Bonding: sometimes instead of a porcelain veneer, a natural colour ‘composite’ material is used instead of porcelain. A natural-coloured filling material can be used for minor repairs to front teeth like chipped or broken tooth corners.

Crowns And Bridges To Replace Missing Teeth

A crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth.
A crown is sometimes known as a ‘cap’. Crowns are an ideal restoration for teeth that have been broken, or have been weakened by decay or a very large filling.

A crown could be used for a number of other reasons, for instance:
you may have discoloured fillings and would like to improve the appearance of the tooth
you may have had a root filling which will need a crown to protect it
it may help hold a bridge or denture firmly in place.

Besides having a dental implant, there are two main ways to replace missing teeth. The first is with a removable false tooth or teeth – a partial denture. The second is with a fixed bridge.
A bridge is usually used where there are fewer teeth to replace, or when the missing teeth are only on one side of the mouth. Bridges are usually made of a precious metal base.

If the bridge will show, porcelain is then bonded to the base. Sometimes, there are other non-precious metals used in the base to reduce the cost.
You should replace missing teeth for a number of reasons. Your appearance is one reason.
Another is that the gap left by a missing tooth can mean greater strain is put on the teeth at either side.
A gap can also mean your ‘bite’ is affected, because the teeth next to the space can lean into the gap and alter the way the upper and lower teeth bite together.
This can then lead to food getting packed into the gap, which causes both decay and gum disease.

Preventive Dentistry

Hygienist
The hygienist’s main role is to professionally clean the teeth for the patient. This is usually called scaling and polishing. However, perhaps their most important role is showing the patient the best way to keep the teeth free of plaque. The hygienist will work with your dentist to provide care tailored to your needs.

Mouth Cancer Screening
Mouth cancer is a malignant growth which can occur in any part of the mouth, including the tongue, lips and throat. Mouth cancers have a higher proportion of deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical cancer or skin melanoma. The mortality rate is just over 50%, despite treatment, with about 1,700 deaths per year in the UK. This is because of late detection. Visit your dentist at once if you notice any abnormal problems or are not sure. Six-monthly dental checkups allow early detection!

Bad Breath
Bad breath is a very common problem and there are many different causes. Persistent bad breath is usually caused by the smelly gases released by the bacteria that coat your teeth and gums. However, strong foods like garlic and onions can add to the problem. Smoking is also one of the main causes of bad breath, along with certain illnesses such as nasal and stomach conditions. Bits of food that get caught between the teeth and on the tongue will rot and can sometimes cause an unpleasant smell. So correct and regular brushing is very important to keep your breath smelling fresh.

The bacteria on our teeth and gums (plaque) also cause gum disease and dental decay. If you see your dentist regularly this will not only help prevent bad breath but will also let the dentist look for and treat these problems.

Early Decay Detection And X-Rays
Decay may or may not cause discomfort; even though it doesn’t hurt, the tooth is deteriorating. Using higher magnification and powerful lighting, it is easier to detect decay at an early stage to prevent excessive tooth damage. When cavities are small, they are much easier and less expensive to treat.

Early tooth decay does not tend to show many physical signs. Sometimes the tooth looks healthy, but your dentist will be able to see from an x-ray whether you have any decay under the enamel, any possible infections in the roots, or any bone loss around the tooth.

Early Gum Disease Screening
Screening for gum disease forms an integral part of your routine examination. Gum disease describes swelling, soreness or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth. There are two main forms of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontal disease.

Mouth Guards
A mouthguard is a specially made, rubber-like cover which fits exactly over your teeth and gums, cushioning them and protecting them from damage.
It is important to wear a professionally made mouthguard whenever you play sport that involves physical contact or moving objects. This includes: cricket, hockey and football – which can cause broken and damaged teeth; and American football, boxing and rugby – which can all cause broken or dislocated jaws. A mouthguard will help protect against these events.
If you take part in any of these contact sports please ask us about our range of custom made mouth guards.

Dental Implants

Dental implants offer a permanent solution for your missing teeth.
A dental implant is essentially a substitute for a natural root and commonly it is screw or cylinder shaped.
Each implant is placed into a socket carefully drilled at the precise location of the intended tooth. Often the implant can be placed at the same time as removal of the tooth all on the same day.
If an implant has a screw-thread on its outer surface it can be screwed into position and if it does not, it is usually tapped into place.
The main aim during installation of any implant is to achieve immediate close contact with the surrounding bone. This creates an initial stability, which over time is steadily enhanced by further growth of bone into microscopic roughnesses on the implant surface.
In order to support replacement teeth, dental implants normally have some form of internal screw thread or post space that allows a variety of components to be fitted.
Once fitted, these components provide the foundation for long-term support of crowns, bridges or dentures.