The Team

Dr Nikhil Patel BDS (London) GDC Number – 62457

Dr Patel is one of the principal dentists here at crystal palace Dental Practice. He qualified in 1987 from Royal London Dental College and went on to work as an associate dentist until opening Crystal Palace Dental Practice in 1990 with Dr Bagga.

He is a vocational trainer supporting and guiding newly qualified Dentists during their first year as a qualified Dentist.

He has a particular interest in preventative Dentistry.

Dr Sandeep Bagga BDS (London) GDC Number – 62436

Dr Bagga is also a principal Dentist here at Crystal Palace Dental Practice. He qualified alongside Dr Patel in 1987 at Royal London Dental College. He spent 3 years working as an associate dentist before buying the practice with Dr Patel.

Dr Bagga is also a vocational trainer supporting newly qualified dentists we have working at the practice.

He has a particular interest in cosmetic and preventative dentistry.

Dr Piotr Zukowski BDS (Warsaw) GDC Number – 83849

Dr Zukowski qualified in 1999 from Warsaw Medical University. He joined Crystal Palace Dental Practice in 2004.

In 2011 he gained membership at the Royal College of surgeons of England (MJDF RCD Eng)

Dr Zukowski has experience in working in both general practice and hospital providing dental services with a special interest in prosthetic dentistry.

Dr Ujita Patel BDS Hons.(London), MJDF (RCS Eng) GDC Number: 85883

Ujita Patel is an Associate Dentist at Crystal Palace Dental Practice. She qualified in 2005 with Honours, from Guy’s, King’s College London and St Thomas’ Hospital in London, after which she completed her vocational training in Surrey.

Since then she has been awarded a Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties by the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Being committed to post graduate training, she has also completed a Certificate in Restorative Dental Practice at the world renowned UCL Eastman Dental Institute in London.

Her particular interests are restorative and cosmetic dentistry, as well as enjoying providing general good quality family dental care.  Ujita undertakes regular courses to ensure she is up to date on the latest technologies and procedures, thus being able to offer her patients the best all round treatment options possible.

Dr Ashwini Venu BDS (London) GDC Number – 154783

Ashwini qualified in 2007and spent her vocational year here at Crystal Palace Dental Practice and decided to stay on as an associate.

Ashwini is certified to provide teeth straightening treatments including inman aligner and clear step orthodontics.

Cosmetic dentistry is a passion for Ashwini and she is continuously attending seminars and workshops to expand her knowledge.

Dr Rima Patel BDS (Birm) MJDF (RCS Eng) GDC Number – 210408

Rima Patel qualified from the University of Birmingham in 2011, where she won the Students cup and Cetenary cup- awards for Outstanding Contribution to the Welfare of the Students. She has been an Associate at Crystal Palace Dental Practice since 2013, and has a keen interest in endodontic and restorative dentistry.

Since qualifying, she has been awarded a Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties by the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and is regularly attending courses to help increase her knowledge to help provide the best care to her patients.

For the last three years, Rima has annually volunteered at Crisis for Christmas, which provides dental care to the homeless around London.

Dr Nisha K Narwal BDS (Manch) GDC Number: 244236

Nisha is an associate Dentist at Crsytal Palace Dental Practice. She qualified in 2013 from the university of Manchester and completed her vocational training as part of the London Deanery at Crystal Palace Dental Practice

Nisha attends regular courses and seminars to keep up to date and further her knowledge and skills. Her particular interests are restorative Dentistry. Nisha is also qualified in Botox and Dermal fillers from the London school of Facial Aesthetics (LSFA) and fastbraces. Furthermore she has recently started the UKs 1st ever digital California Pankey Institute Training in Restorative Dentistry.

Nisha believes in providing high quality dental care to her patients with an enthusiastic and caring approach.

Dr Pavit Sechmi BDS (Bristol) GDC Number – 251540

Pavit qualified from University of Bristol in 2014. She decided to come back to London to provide dental care within a community. She enjoys working closely with patients to provide the best quality of dental care.

Her other interests include travelling, trying new things and enjoying life

Mrs Katharine Wright GDC Number – 141399

As a qualified dental hygienist, Katharine has been part of the team since 2012. She trained at King’s college London and is particularly keen on explaining to our patients how to keep their teeth and gums in excellent health. She won an award for ‘Best speakers’ presentation at a meeting of the European Society of Lingual Orthodontics, London (2010)