Our Team
We are proud of our collective professional strengths but also consider that it is the relationship between the staff and the patients that ensures we practise consistently good dentistry. This is where we would like to define ourselves.
Ashley Dental takes the issue of continuing our education and professional development very seriously. We have a Practice Training Agreement and every single member of staff is regularly reviewed and agrees a personal development plan.
Most of us are local to the area and have been working at Ashley Dental for many years. The majority of our patients are familiar faces, many of whom we now count as friends, and this makes our team especially close-knit.
Chris Wildin
Dentist
BDS (Lon),
LDS RCS (Eng)
GDC Number 64280
Qualified 1989
I qualified in 1989 from Kings College Dental School in London. After working at Birmingham Dental Hospital and general practice in Central London I came to Walton-on-Thames where I have been since 1991.
Dental techniques and equipment keep improving all the time but I believe in keeping my underlying philosophy the same. I believe professionalism can be blended with humour, compassion and patience to help my patients achieve healthy mouths and smiles. I enjoy meeting people of all ages and hope to always put them at ease.
When not spending time with my family, I enjoy running, tennis and Chelsea Football Club.
Dr Zeina Abdullatif
Dentist
Zeina graduated as a Dentist from the University of Manchester in 2013. She subsequently trained for a year in practice, followed by a year in hospital in the Oral and Maxillofacial Department when she gained plenty of surgical experience. Since then, Zeina has gained plenty of practice experience dealing with a variety of different patients with different dental needs and treatments ranging from simple fillings to crowns and dentures.
She enjoys all aspects of dentistry, but she is also a registered InvisalignGo provider and trained in various facial aesthetic procedures. It is very important to Zeina to build relationships with her patients in order to create a positive dental experience for everyone that steps into her surgery. Due to her calm and friendly manner Zeina works very well with dentally anxious patients in particular, and always ensures she puts her patients’ interest first.
Outside of work Zeina is an avid baker and enjoys playing netball and going to the gym.
Stephen Oxborrow
Dentist
BDS Hons (Lond), MSc Rest Dent (UCL),
MFGDP (UK), MFDS RCS (Eng), MJDF
GDC Number 193167
Qualified 2010
After graduating from King’s College London, I worked as an Oral and Maxillofacial Senior House Officer in Basildon Hospital gaining additional surgical experience. I then moved to London where I have since been working as a General Dentist.
I have always been interested in further developing my clinical knowledge and postgraduate skills and went on to gain Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties at the Royal College of Surgeons in 2012. I completed a Master’s degree (Distinction) in Restorative Dental Practice at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute.
As a qualified Invisalign provider, I have been straightening teeth for adults and teenagers for many years. Whilst I enjoy all aspects of dentistry I have a particular interest in providing aesthetic restorations and restoring implants. I take pride in the quality of my work and always try to ensures that I make my patients feel at ease.
Outside of dentistry I enjoy spending time with my family and doing DIY around the house.
Safa Mohamed
Dentist
BDS (Hons) London 2017
GDC No. 271587
Dr. Safa Mohamed graduated with honours from King’s College London in 2017. Prior to returning to general practice in 2021, she gained valuable experience working in several hospitals in the fields of oral and maxillofacial surgery, paediatric dentistry and restorative dentistry.
Safa adopts a calm and holistic approach to dentistry prioritising education and prevention. She offers all aspects of general dentistry and is committed to providing her patients a high standard of dental care. She is always keen to broaden her skill set by undertaking post graduate courses and has completed the prestigious Chris Orr restorative course.
In her free time she enjoys going to the theatre and doing Pilates.
Csilla Zolyomi
Hygienist
GDC Number 181410 (Qualified 2009)
I qualified in Budapest (Hungary) from the Vincotte Academy in 2010.
I have experience working in both private practice and general practice. I always enjoy meeting new people and getting to know my patients.
I have a calm and gentle approach which puts even the most nervous patients at ease. As well as being an enthusiastic oral health promoter I also enjoy the challenges of treating patients with complex periodontal needs.
I have travelled extensively, living and working in Hungary, Australia and now settled in the UK. In my free time I like gardening and swing dancing.
Yashvi Patel
Hygienist
GDC Number 310406
Qualifying with first-class honours from the University of Portsmouth, Yashvi is a dedicated dental hygienist who takes pride in helping and educating her patients to achieve optimum oral health.
With a calm and gentle approach, she creates a comfortable environment putting patients at ease. Her goal is to always provide high-quality treatment and ensure that patients leave with a pleasant experience and a confident smile.
Her commitment as a dental professional extends to actively attending conferences and courses, keeping her skills and knowledge up-to-date.
Apart from dentistry, Yashvi enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family, cooking new recipes and travelling.
Michelle Brade
Practice Manager
I have been working in dental healthcare for over 15 years, I have honed my skills in optimising operational efficiency while maintaining a patient-centric approach. My commitment to providing compassionate and comprehensive care has been the cornerstone of my career.
I am passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and am eager to continue driving excellence in healthcare delivery as a Practice Manager.
Outside of work I enjoy cooking and spending time with my family & friends.
Receptionists and Dental Nurses
Margaret – Reception
Pauline – Reception
Una Brooks – GDC 112772
Samantha Fisher – GDC 251067
Anna Scobie – GDC 315947
Leanne Wheeler-Harding – GDC 337259
Savanna Samways-Elliott – GDC 334694
As a key part of the care team, Dental Nurses and Receptionists need to be professional and friendly. We work closely with the Dentists to ensure that our patients’ experience is a positive one.
We always look forward to welcoming new patients. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.
Reception:
In Reception we work hard at greeting patients, answering the telephone, making appointments, handling queries and taking payments from patients – very often all at the same time! We are the “face of the place” to all our visitors.
In addition to these very visible activities we are also an important part of the administration team, handling recall notices, filing patients records, following up dental laboratories, hospitals or other referrals, if necessary.
Margaret and Pauline
Dental Nurses:
We are all fully qualified and registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
Dentistry is constantly changing and so it is important that we are kept updated and trained in the latest procedures and thinking within the profession. We all participate in a formalised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) system – we complete a minimum of ten hours independently verified training and revision every year, on an ongoing basis.
Una, Samantha
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