Dr Sachin Shah
Practice Principal & Dentist
GDC Number: 83708
Qualifications
Sachin qualified from Guy’s, Kings & St Thomas’ Dental Institute (King’s College, London) in 2004. He has a keen interest in cosmetic dentistry, having completed a comprehensive course in this field. Sachin is able to provide adult orthodontics treatment on selective cases using Inman aligners, clear aligners and fixed orthodontic appliances.
Straightening the teeth along with tooth whitening can truly transform a smile and treatment is usually completed within 6 months.
Sachin is committed to professional development and, to that extent, continues to attend many courses and conferences in order to provide the latest techniques and treatments.
Outside of the practice, Sachin enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys playing golf in his spare time.
Dr Jonathan Harrison
Dentist
GDC Number: 52632
Qualifications
- MSc ImpDent University of Warwick 2006
- LDS Royal College of Surgeons Of England 1979
- BDS Lond 1978
Jonathan qualified from Guy’s Hospital Dental School in 1978. He spent time in the hospital services where he gained an additional qualification in ‘License in Dental Surgery’ with the Royal College of Surgeons. After, he concentrated on general dental practice and started working at Chiltern Avenue Dental Practice in 1983.
Jonathan has invested considerable time in postgraduate study both in the USA and UK and regularly attends courses to ensure he is up to speed with the latest information to benefit his patients.
Jonathan gained a Masters’ Degree in Implant Dentistry from the University of Warwick in 2006 and he is able to provide all implant related services at the practice, as well as sedation.
Outside of the practice, Jonathan enjoys photography along with cycling and hill-walking.
Alexandra Schnapp
Dental Hygienist
GDC Number: 5055
Qualifications
- CEB Dip Dent Hygiene 1996
Alexandra qualified from Kings College, London in 1996 and has been with the practice since 2000. Alexandra enjoys every part of her job, including meeting new people, working with the team and making noticeable improvements to her patients’ oral health.
She particularly likes educating patients about their oral health, and seeing the results when they visit for their regular hygiene appointments.
Outside of the practice, Alexandra enjoys dog-walking, yoga and reading.
Victoria Plant
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 161991
Qualifications
- National Certificate NEBDN 1999
Victoria graduated from Watford College with her NEBDN qualification (National Diploma in Dental Nursing) in 1999 and has been with the practice for over 15 years. She enjoys interacting with our patients and making them feel at ease.
Outside of the practice, Victoria enjoys animals, family responsibilities and tennis.
Forozan Jahangiri Majd
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 237662
Qualifications
- National Certificate NEBDN 2010
Forozan was awarded her NEBDN National Certificate for Dental Nursing from Tempdent Nursing College in September 2010. She is the newest member of the Chiltern Avenue Dental Practice team, having joined in 2020.
Forozan enjoys all aspects of her role, particularly orthodontics and seeing her patients’ results at the end of their orthodontic treatment.
Outside of the practice, Forozan enjoys reading, baking and gardening.
Karen Kitamura
Receptionist
Karen has gained a wealth of knowledge during her time as a dental receptionist and joined the Chiltern Avenue team in 2016. She has a reputation for building great relationships with our patients and will always greet them with a warm smile. She will ensure that you feel at ease during your time at the practice.
Karen’s favourite part of her role is meeting and greeting patients and she loves that every day is different.
Outside of the practice, Karen enjoys cycling, travel, dining out and watching movies.
