Our team consists of a variety of highly qualified practitioners who are members of the British Dental Association and General Dental Council.

Shivali Patel
BDS MJDF RCS (Eng) PG Dip Clear aligner
GDC- 150131
Shivali qualified from the University of Manchester and undertook a two-year training post in Kings College London Hospital. She acquired Harland and Dear in 2012. She has a keen interest in Invisalign and keeps up to date with the latest developments and procedures via postgraduate courses.

Roderick Henry
BDS
GDC- 71540
Roderick Henry graduated in 1994 from University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa with Bachelor of Dental Science. He moved to the UK in 1997 and has vast experience working in general dentistry.
Roderick is fully commitment to keep up to date with all latest development in dentistry and has attended numerous professional development courses throughout his career. He has particular interest in restorative and aesthetic dentistry and is a member of the British Dental Association. He is married with two children.

Kirollos Henien
MChD/BChD, BSc, MSc
GDC- 264593
Kirollos has an interest in all aspects of dentistry, in particular, paediatrics, prevention, and oral surgery. He especially enjoys working with children, helping them to learn about great dental care habits that will continue to help them throughout their lives. He has completed a course in advanced operative restorative dentistry with Aspire dental academy.
Outside of work, Kirollos enjoys regularly going to the gym and hiking. He is also a big foodie and enjoys trying out different foods from all over the world.

Dilen Patel
BDS King’s College London 2010, MCGDent, PgDip Restorative and Aesthetic
GDC – 193396
Dilen qualified from King’s College London in 2010. He has worked in general dental practice since then providing care in both the NHS and private sectors. Additionally, he undertook training posts for two years at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery departments in Southampton and London enhancing his oral surgery skills, medical knowledge and gaining a deeper understanding of managing complex facial and dental trauma cases. In 2012 Dilen was awarded, by examination, Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties by the Royal College of Surgeons (London). Dilen enjoys all aspects of general dentistry with particular interests in oral surgery and minimally invasive aesthetic dentistry. He regularly attends courses and events to further increase his knowledge in these areas and is currently working towards a Diploma in Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry. This vastly increases the range of treatments he can provide. Dilen strives towards a calming and caring experience for all his patients ensuring they always feel at ease and working with them to achieve the best for their oral health and smile.

Rana Hameed
Qualified from: BDS New Zealand, 1999
GDC – 77154
Dr. Rana Hameed is a friendly, welcoming dentist who particularly enjoys treating patients who want to improve their smile. She qualified from the University of Otago in New Zealand in 1999, since then Rana has completed the Aesthetic Dentistry certificate from the world-renowned Paul Tipton Academy and has completed a Masters in Science in Aesthetic Dentistry from Kings College University in London in 2013. She has an extensive skill base to improve your smile and has reached a high level in dentistry where she is able to provide advice and treatment to patients ranging from the simple cosmetic improvements to those of the highest complexity. Dr Hameed has also undertaken extensive orthodontic training in Short Term Orthodontics, she is certified in the Six month Smiles, Clear Correct and Quick straight teeth. Dr Hameed specialises in tooth Whitening to give you the perfect sparkling smiles using Philips Zoom and Enlighten whitening procedures. Dr. Hameed has undergone in addition to all this a further qualification in the Diploma of Implant Dentistry from the Royal college of Surgeons in London, and therefore specializes in the placement and restoration of implants. She is also a member of the ADI (Association of dental Implantology)

Meera Patel
Qualified from: University of Leeds, 2017
GDC – 270996
Meera graduated from the University of Leeds in 2017. She then went on to complete her foundation training year in the Kent Surrey Sussex area whilst earning a post-graduate qualification in Primary Dental Care from the University of Kent. She continues to work in practice around the Surrey area.
Meera enjoys all aspects of dentistry, with a particular interest aesthetic and restorative dentistry and regularly attends courses to further develop her skills in these areas. She is also an Invisalign provider. Meera is currently completing a post graduate diploma in Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry with the Aspire Dental Academy.

Peter Zolczer
BDS Newcastle University 2023, BSc (Hons)
GDC – 308407
Peter completed his degree in Biomedical Sciences at The University of Sheffield in 2016 before going on to study Dentistry at Newcastle University, graduating in 2023. He then worked for a year establishing his skills in practice during foundation training in Southwest London. Peter enjoys all aspects of dentistry, with a particular interest in restorative and aesthetic dentistry and regularly attends courses to further develop his skills in these areas.
Outside of work, Peter enjoys keeping active by going to the gym, swimming and playing tennis.
Hygienists

Sheerah Wilkinson
GDC – 198353
Sheerah qualified as a Dental Hygienist in 2020, from The University of Essex.
She also obtained a certificate in Dental nursing with 10 years of experience and then studied further acquiring certificates in Oral Health Education, Orthodontic Nursing, and Dental Radiology.
Sheerah is very passionate about Dental Hygiene and the management of preventable Oral diseases. She hopes to continue to develop her skills throughout her career and eventually experience outreach internationally.
Outside of work, Sheerah likes to cook, read, and travel.

Yugandhara Patil (Yuga)
GDC – 287000
Yuga is a Dental Hygienist & Therapist registered since Dec’2019.
She joined Harland and Dear in 2022. She has more than 10 years of experience in dentistry. She is dedicated to delivering optimal care and providing high-calibre patient counselling. Yuga is devoted professional and likes to keep up to date on the latest techniques & skills to provide the highest level of patient care possible. Outside dentistry, Yuga likes cooking, travelling and dancing .

Jax Lupaka
GDC- 207048
Jax (Jacqueline) qualified from King’s College London with a BSc (Hons) in dental therapy and dental hygiene in July 2024. She is a member of the British Association of dental therapist (BADT).
Joined Hartland and Dear in December 2024.
Jax is passionate about working with her patients to achieve good oral health, providing care in a calm, friendly manner.
She is a mother of two and enjoys spending time with the family in the outdoors and green space, tending to the garden and listening to all genres of music.