Balham Dental Team - The Dentist Balham

The Dentists

Chris Penrose

Clinical Director & Dentist

Chris Penrose

BDS (Ncl), MJDF RCS England

GDC Number: 244608

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.

Jatin Gupta

Dentist

Jatin Gupta

GDC Number: 84054

Profile coming soon

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.

Dr Hannah Lawler

Dentist

Hannah Lawler

BDS (Ncl)
GDC Number: 302091

Hannah graduated from Newcastle University in 2022 and stayed to work in the North East for 2 years before finally moving to London in 2024.

She loves all aspects of general dentistry but has a particular fondness for aesthetic dentistry. Hannah regularly attends courses to stay up-to-date with the latest treatments and techniques, and is focused on delivering the best standard of care to all of her patients. Hannah has completed courses in facial aesthetics, composite bonding and white fillings, amongst others. She is currently nearing completion of a post-graduate diploma in aesthetic and restorative dentistry, to further master more advanced techniques.

Outside of work Hannah loves to cook and regularly host dinner parties for her friends. She has also started running and is hoping to complete a half marathon soon.

Dr Fahima Choudhury

Dentist

Dr Fahima Choudhury

GDC Number: 211372

Jane Meldrum

Dentist

Jane Meldrum

BDS (Dun), MJDF RCS(Edin)

GDC Number: 277470

Jane graduated from the University of Dundee in 2018 and shortly after moved to London to practise dentistry. She has mainly worked in general dental practice, but has also spent two years working in London teaching hospitals mainly in restorative and special care departments, gaining experience in treating a wide range of patients.

Shortly after qualifying she earned her diploma for the membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. She is currently completing a diploma in Restorative and aesthetic dentistry, to further enhance her clinical skills. Her approach is friendly with a focus on personalised treatment planning to meet each patients individual needs.

Outside of Dentistry, Jane enjoys running and exploring London’s vast restaurant scene.

Henry Love

Dentist

Henry Love

BDS, PGCert AesRestDent

GDC 302552

Harry graduated from the University of Leeds in 2022 with a distinction.

He enjoys all areas of dentistry and has a keen interest in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. He likes to attend additional courses to stay up to date with the highest standards. He has also completed a year-long certificate in Cosmetic dentistry & Aesthetic restorative dentistry.

Outside of dentistry he enjoys being outdoors with friends, listening to music and seeing new places around London.

Nicole Ashraf

Dentist

Nicole Ashraf

BDS (Lon), MSc Perio

GDC 278627

Dr Nicole Ashraf qualified as a dentist from Barts and The London School of Dentistry in 2018. Following graduation, she completed a three-year Master’s degree in Periodontology at University College London (UCL), gaining advanced training in the diagnosis and management of periodontal disease.

After completing her master’s training, Nicole worked within the NHS periodontal department, treating patients with severe gum disease who were referred by their general dental practitioners. Her clinical experience includes comprehensive periodontal assessments, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and advanced surgical periodontal treatments. These procedures included periodontal flap surgeries and regenerative bone grafting procedures around teeth.

Dr Nicole Ashraf now works exclusively in private practice, providing periodontal care and offering the full range of non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatments for patients with gum disease. She is known for her friendly, approachable manner and has a calm, reassuring style, allowing her to work particularly well with anxious and nervous patients.

Simran Chahal

Dentist

GDC: 302403

Hygienists

Emmanouil Karantoumanis

Hygienist

Emmanouil Karantoumanis

BSc, BSc Hons (Manc.)

GDC Number: 297791

Emmanouil is a qualified Dental Hygienist & Therapist, graduating from the University of Manchester. His calm and friendly approach is particularly helpful with anxious and nervous patients. He has worked across several clinics providing preventative treatments and educating patients on oral health.

The Dentists

Chris Penrose

Jatin Gupta

Carlos Jiminez Jurado

Dr Hannah Lawler

Dr Fahima Choudhury

Jane Meldrum

Henry Love

Nicole Ashraf

Simran Chahal

Hygienists

Emmanouil Karantoumanis

Aleksandra Marszalek-Gajewska

Nadia Abdulkarim Ali

Dental Nurses

Poppy Zhang

Amy Simpson

Hadil Abderahim

Jamila Dore

Kezia Antubam

Anisa Begum

Aisha Syed

Noor Alzubaidi

Luckynvhar Lawangen

Chloe Woodman

Jefferson Chango Paguay

Dzordana Cubrevica

Zaynab Zia

Orthodontic Therapist

Kyla Smyth

Front of House

Alda Bolonha

Nathalya Andrade

Barbara Bitar

Zakia Ukka

Practice Management

Sylvie Sturrock

B Azhar

Meet the Team

The Dentists

Chris Penrose

Jatin Gupta

Carlos Jiminez Jurado

Dr Hannah Lawler

Dr Fahima Choudhury

Jane Meldrum

Henry Love

Nicole Ashraf

Simran Chahal

Hygienists

Emmanouil Karantoumanis

Aleksandra Marszalek-Gajewska

Nadia Abdulkarim Ali

Dental Nurses

Poppy Zhang

Amy Simpson

Hadil Abderahim

Jamila Dore

Kezia Antubam

Anisa Begum

Aisha Syed

Noor Alzubaidi

Luckynvhar Lawangen

Chloe Woodman

Jefferson Chango Paguay

Dzordana Cubrevica

Zaynab Zia

Orthodontic Therapist

Kyla Smyth

Front of House

Alda Bolonha

Nathalya Andrade

Barbara Bitar

Zakia Ukka

Practice Management

Sylvie Sturrock

B Azhar