The Dentists
Vidhu Gaisford
Operations Director
Vidhu Gaisford
Bchd University of Leeds
DipRDP Eastman Dental Institute 2009
GDC number 79292
Originally from Manchester, Vidhu trained at Leeds University gaining a Bachelor of Dental surgery in 2001. She has always combined further academic training along with her clinical work, believing in the importance of keeping up to date with the rapidly changing face of dentistry.
She completed a three-year diploma in restorative dental practice at the highly acclaimed Eastman Dental Hospital in 2009. She has also completed numerous postgraduate training courses, including occlusion, tooth wear and a one-year postgraduate certification in minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry.
She has practiced General Dentistry since 2001 and locally in southwest London for the past ten years. She likes to create a warm, friendly and inviting environment for her patients that reflects both her approach to dentistry and her relationship with her patients.
She enjoys all aspects of dentistry with a particular passion for conservative aesthetic dental treatments. She has a particular interest in composite veneers and tooth wear rehabilitation.
She lives in Balham with her husband and two young boys. Vidhu enjoys nothing more than spending time with family and friends in her spare time.
Currently Vidhu is not accepting any new patients. Along with treating her existing patient base her focus is ensuring that all patients at The Dentist receive the highest levels of customer service and quality of care. She ensures that the practice is following gold standard protocols for CQC, health and safety and clinical governance. Vidhu has a strong emphasis on creating a warm and friendly environment for both the staff to work in and her patients to be treated in.
Chris Penrose
Dentist
Chris Penrose
BDS (Ncl), MJDF RCS England
Chris qualified from Newcastle University in 2013 and gained his Member of the Royal College of Surgeons Diploma in 2015. He has worked all round the UK and in Australia in hospitals, NHS & private practice and has been at The Dentist in Balham since January 2021.
He completed a year-long certificate in Advanced Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry in 2020 and is currently studying for his MSc in Orthodontics. He has a keen interest in all forms of orthodontics as well as aesthetic & cosmetic dentistry and has been providing Invisalign since 2018.
Outside of dentistry he enjoys travel, cinema and trying out London’s extensive collection of restaurants!
If he wasn’t a dentist he would be: a ski instructor.
Carlos Jiminez Jurado
Dentist
Carlos Jiminez Jurado
BDS Lic Odont Madrid
GDC number 102850
Carlos gained a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2005 and has been practicing general dentistry in London since 2006.
He enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has a keen interest in conservatively restoring teeth in the most natural looking way. He regularly attends a wide variety of courses, which allow him to use all manner of techniques available in modern dentistry. Most recently he has been focusing his attention on implants. He has been placing implants since 2009 and he gained a Diploma in Implant Dentistry from the Royal college of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2018.
Carlos has many years of experience in general practice and particularly enjoys working with anxious patients. He enjoys finding a solution that is right for the patient and their needs.
Outside of work Carlos enjoys travelling and is a keen sportsman playing squash and running.
Emily Illingworth
Dentist
Emily Illingworth
Emily knew she wanted to be a dentist at the age of 12, having had a holiday job at a dental practice to earn pocket money.
Emily graduated from Liverpool University in 2017. She then moved to London, and was then offered a training job at The Royal London Hospital within the OMFS specialty, gaining experience in A+E and oral surgery. Emily passed exams with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and was awarded membership. Emily has then worked in general practice, nurturing a special interest in Periodontology through post graduate studies with University College London. Outside of clinical work Emily facilitates mentorship and training of newly qualified dentists.
If Emily wasn’t a dentist, she would be a children’s TV presenter!
Jamie Sasikumar
Dentist
Jamie Sasikumar
BDS (Ncl), PGDip Ortho (Distinction)
PGCert Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry
DwSI Orthodontics
Originally from South London, Jamiehas been working at The Dentist Balham since April 2023. He graduated from Newcastle University with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2018. His core values are to always provide the highest level of patient care and his calm, friendly and educational approach to dentistry ensures that even the most anxious patients leave with a smile on their face.
Jamie has undertaken the year-long advanced training program at the Dominic Hassall Training Institute, gaining his certificate in Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry. He has also trained centres both nationally and internationally including with the world renowned StyleItaliano team in Milan, Italy, developing advanced cosmetic skills, and has his certification as an International Bioclear Practitioner.
Jamie has a special interest and passion for orthodontics (braces) and provides both fixed and clear aligner (Invisalign) treatments. He loves being able to give his patients a natural smile that they can be confident with. Jamie has completed extensive orthodontic training and recently achieved a Distinction in his Postgraduate Diploma in Orthodontics.
Whilst not at work Jamie enjoys experimenting in the kitchen with molecular gastronomy, combining his love for science and food as well as powerlifting training in the gym to work off all of the food that he loves to eat.
If Jamie wasn’t a dentist he’d be working in the tech industry – he loves his gadgets!
Elizabeth Roughton
Dentist
Elizabth Roughton
Our general and restorative dentistry superstar! Lizzie will make sure you are getting the care you deserve at a fantastic standard. Having completed post graduate training specifically in Restorative Dentistry (crowns, bridges, veneers, large fillings, tooth wear), Lizzie can handle complex dental issues as well as being part of our General Dentistry team.
Hygienists
Nurses
Front of House
Dental Assistants
Assistants
Dental Assistants
We have a truly wonderful team of Dental assistants. They are always present during your treatment to help yourself and the Dentist throughout your visit. They are all trained in the NEBDN/ Cache approved accreditation nursing colleges in London and continue to develop their skills with continued learning throughout their careers.
The Dental assistants work extremely hard in surgery and behind the scenes to ensure the smooth running of your appointments and are truly an integral part of our team. Our team of assistants all share the same qualities of being kind, caring and gentle.
Front of house team
Reception
Front of house team
We have a truly wonderful front of house team. They all understand the importance of being the first point of contact for our patients. They take great pride in the customer service provided to our patients and aim to answer all your questions as quickly and efficiently as possible.
It goes without saying they aim to make you feel as comfortable as possible when you arrive, please ask them any questions and they will be more than happy to help.
They also understand that patient treatment is personal and can sometimes be sensitive in nature. They are fully trained in Data protection, GDPR and privacy policies.