Meeting all your dental needs in Sunbury-on -Thames

Our Team

Where experience and skill unite

Meet our team

The Dental House team brings together a highly experienced and talented team of dental professionals, including dentists, nurses, hygienists, therapists and technicians, each bringing to the team a diverse range of clinical and academic skills to address all your dental needs under one roof.

Together, we work with our patients to build their trust and find the treatments that will work best for them.

Principal Dentist

Dr Shamir Chandarana

BDS
GDC No: 258302

Dr Shamir Chandarana has been with the practice since inception and brings compassion, professionalism and a caring nature to his dentistry. He completed his first degree in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Sheffield, before progressing to study Dentistry and graduating with an honour’s degree from the Peninsula School of Medicine & Dentistry.

With a strong desire to keep up to date with advancements in dental treatments, Shamir attends numerous postgraduate courses and has undertaken advanced training in Endodontics (root canal treatments) at Kings College London, giving him the skills to treat more advanced root canal treatments.

Shamir’s focus the the practice is to look after adults and children of all ages. He is a passionate clinician and invests his time in really getting to know his patients, educating and guiding them to take control and optimise their dental health and wellbeing. Shamir provides a full range of general and advanced restorative dental treatments and has a particular interest and skill in helping nervous/anxious patients overcome their fears.

Shamir is also practices minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry. Including Invisalign a comprehensive range of other cosmetic treatments such as tooth whitening, composite bonding and porcelain veneers, to help patients look and feel their very best.

You can follow him on his Instagram page @teeth_by_sc

Principal Dentist

Dr Raashi Mehta

BDS 2015, Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry
BSc (Hons) 2010, King’s College London
GDC No: 258233

Raashi graduated from Kings College London in 2010 in Biomedical Science and then went on to complete her BDS at Peninsula School in Medicine and Dentistry, graduating in 2015. She completed her vocational training in a practice in Dorset.

Since then, Raashi has been working across practices in London and Surrey. Raashi is very passionate about her profession with a particular emphasis on minimally invasive restorative treatments and in the management of anxious patients. She is an Invisalign provider and uses the orthodontic system to help her patients achieve the beautiful smile they have always wanted.

In addition to dentistry, Raashi is passionate about all things facial aesthetics. She enjoys being able to offer skin rejuvenating treatments such as anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers and medical grade skincare to her patients and has competed her advanced aesthetics training with London School of Facial Aesthetics.

Cosmetic & Implant Dentist

Dr Hassan Abbas

BSc 1st Class (Hons) London, BDS Plymouth, MJDF Part 1
GDC No: 258596

Friendly, enthusiastic and good-natured, Dr Hassan Abbas is dedicated to delivering an exceptional standard of care with a commitment to providing a positive patient experience.

Dr Abbas has a 1st class honours degree in Biomedical Sciences and graduated with a Dental Degree from the Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Hassan has a diploma in Clear Aligner Therapy which is a diploma based solely on how to get effective and efficient outcomes using Invisalign and also has has a diploma in the use of Dental Implants.

Hassan’s interest, passion and almost obsession for Cosmetic Dentistry is evident from an impressive portfolio of work highlighting his devotion for clinical excellence which can be viewed on his instagram page @hassanabbas.dental.

Hygiene & Therapist & Facial Aesthetician

Amie Allen

Amie is one of our hygienists and qualified from Eastman dental Hospital with a first-class BSc.

Amie is passionate about high quality patient care and strives to provide a holistic approach to periodontal maintenance. Amie has an avid interest in facial aesthetics and enjoys creating natural looking enhancements for her patients.

When not working, Amie enjoys being outdoors, keeping fit and healthy and spending time with friends, family and two french bulldogs!

Hygiene and Therapist

Lucia Palladino

Lucia is a dedicated and compassionate dental hygienist and therapist. With her positive outlook and commitment to continuous learning, Lucia is passionate about preventative care and strives to stay at the forefront of the latest advancements and guidelines, ensuring excellence in both treating and preventing oral diseases.

Lucia has a particular interest in paediatric dentistry, where her warm and patient-centered approach helps children, especially those who are anxious, feel at ease in the dental environment. She takes pride in guiding young patients on a journey that transforms their dental experience into one where they feel comfortable, confident, and well cared for. Her extensive training at Community Dental Services and the prestigious Eastman Dental Hospital has further honed her skills in paediatric care, as well as her ability to treat anxious patients effectively.

Outside of work, Lucia enjoys staying active by training at the gym & exploring new destinations across the globe.

Head Dental Nurse

Claire Hawkins

Claire brings a wealth of experience to the practice, having worked within dentistry for over 35 years, she is incredibly caring and enjoys making the patient treatment journeys as comfortable as possible.

Outside of work, Claire enjoys spending time with her dog, swimming and travelling around The UK in her little caravan with her husband and 2 teenage sons.

Dental Nurse & Reception

Lily Doughty

Lily is a friendly, compassionate and skilled member of the team. She is excellent supporting our clinicians with all dental treatments and coordinating reception when required. Outside of work, she enjoys getting creative with art and finding new ways to redecorate her house. In her spare time she loves meeting up with friends and spending time doing fun activities.
Dental Nurse

Prima Rai

GDC No: 291560

Prima is a valued member of the team at Dental House. She brings lots of enthusiasm and experience of treating patients from all backgrounds and ages. Over her career, she has worked in various specialisms within dentistry including, endodontics, oral surgery, implantology, cosmetic dentistry and paediatric dentistry.

Outside of work, Prima likes to spend her weekends with her friends. Her passions include travelling, swimming, gardening, cooking and embroidery.

Practice Manager

Wendy Howe

Wendy is the Practice Partner at Dental House – her friendly and approachable style means that every patient that walks through our doors is given the very warmest of welcomes.

Having spent her entire career working in dentistry, Wendy originally trained at Guys Hospital, London, as a Dental Nurse specialising in oral surgery and going on to work in a number of local hospitals as well as Surrey Dental Community. In 2000, Wendy decided to change career direction and support her husband in establishing Chris Howe Ceramics, a successful dental laboratory which is conveniently located in the same building and at the rear of Dental House.

Wendy’s skills and experience means she is acutely aware of the benefits of a holistic approach to modern dentistry and is committed to ensuring the whole dental team, from practice to laboratory, work together to make the patients journey at Dental House the very best it can be. Any questions you may have, Wendy is always available to help answer them.

Clinical Dental Technician

Jon Howe

Jon joined the family business in 2009 and was mentored by his dad at the bench until he qualified as a Dental Technician in 2012. He has led Howe Ceramics in becoming one of the leading dental labs in the country that utilises digital dentistry in all its work. Jon qualified as a Clinical Dental Technician 2020 allowing him to combine the digital, clinical and aesthetics of dentistry to provide clients and his patients a highly personal approach and outstanding clinical treatment as a single practitioner.
Chief Technician

Chris Howe

Chris qualified as a dental technician in 1978. He has established an excellent reputation as one of the leading specialists in crown and bridge and implant dentistry. In partnership with Jon, Chris Howe Ceramics has lead the way in digital dentistry and are evolving to Howe Ceramics to provide dentist and clients a combination of analogue skill and the latest digital techniques.
Excellent
4.9
Professional, friendly, warm, kind, calm, supportive, understanding, informative, outstanding service

If you HATE going to the dentist as much as I do (thanks to sensory sensitivity, pain sensitivity, and past trauma as a child from knocking my front teeth out), then this dentist practice is definitely for you!

What I needed to have done:
I had to have an emergency crown replacement due to my old one finally cracking! My current dentist couldn't get it sorted out due to having a 2-3 week turnaround time for getting a new crown made, but I needed it to be done in less than 2 weeks as I am traveling abroad and needed to get it done before doing the trip. A friend told me about Dental House and recommended them to me, as she knew they were brilliant with crown creation and fitting.

Overall experience & how I was treated:
Wendy was so warm, welcoming, supportive, knowledgeable, and kind, yet also fast, efficient, and proactive at finding the next available gap to fit me in with one of their brilliant dentists the next day. I walked in and felt at ease despite usually feeling dread. The atmosphere is calm and caring, and the facilities are modern, comfortable, and fitted with top class dentistry equipment. I had mentioned that I have sensory sensitivity and that visiting a dentist can be a bit overwhelming and anxiety inducing, but all the staff were so welcoming, kind, and supportive, which made the experience so much more calm, and way less stressful. At every step of the process I felt like my needs and concerns were considered and taken seriously, and I always felt well informed about what to expect and how long each section of the process was likely to take so that there were no sudden surprises - which is really helpful for minimising anxiety.

The problem solved brilliantly:
The cracked crown was removed, and a temporary crown was created and fitted at the same time. Chris, one of the onsite dental technicians popped in to do some colour grading during my appointment, and was absolutely phenomenal at getting things turned around fast (in 1 week!), and ensuring that my colour match was as perfect as he could get it. Front teeth crowns are particularly difficult to colour match if both are not being replaced at the same time, but he took the time, effort, and care to make sure it was the best fit and colour. The quality of the workmanship, and the efficient turnaround time to get it created and finalised before I need to travel was massively appreciated. The attention to detail, and the convenience and value of having an on site technician cannot be overstated. You simply don’t get that kind of treatment with most other dentist practices - certainly not this level of perfection or speed!

Next steps:
After my amazing experience, and seeing the various awards Dentist House have won or made it into the finals for, I made the decision to move from my current dentist across to Dental House even though Dental House is about 25 minutes from where I live - I would rather travel and get the quality of service and care, than get a local dentist that simply can’t compete.

I’m a very happy customer 🙂
My crown looks amazing! The experience was great (as good as it can possibly be for what will never be a pleasant experience for someone like me with sensory sensitivity!). And the thing I’m super chuffed about, is that I didn’t have to live with a loose crown for over a month, with the risk of my tooth cracking off completely while abroad. I can relax and enjoy my mom’s 85th birthday with all my siblings together for the first time in 27 years, and know that I don’t have to be careful about what I eat to avoid cracking the old crown further, and even better, I will enjoy smiling confidently for all the family photos 🙂 So the team at Dental House lived up to their tagline: “Creating beautiful smiles for life”. Thank-you to all of you for making my experience such a positive one.
Always professional! Good service!
It’s hard to find real customer service these days. This practice excels at it!
Wendy is the best!
This dental practice is fantastic for new patients. All the staff are lovely and friendly and helped to ease my initial nerves with kindness and excellent advice. They also have a TV to watch during sessions which is really fun and helps to keep you distracted.
Where do I even begin!

Dr Shamir and the entire team are truly outstanding. From the moment I walked in, I was met with professionalism, warmth, and genuine care. I had teeth realignment using Spark (Invisalign), followed by whitening and composite bonding, and the results have genuinely exceeded all my expectations.

What really stood out was how honest and considered the approach was - Dr Shamir only recommended and carried out work where it was truly necessary. That not only saved me a significant amount of money, but still delivered exceptional, high-quality results.

The entire journey was smooth and well-managed, from my initial consultation right through to the final result. Every step was clearly explained, and I always felt comfortable and confident in the process. I’m almost sad it’s come to an end!

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them - if you’re considering treatment, go ahead and book your appointment. You’ll be in great hands, and the results speak for themselves, all at very reasonable prices.
Always have a really great experience coming here, the dentists are all extremely professional and good at what they do, and the entire staff is really friendly!
This is a wonderful dental practice. I’ve been coming here for a long time, and nothing is ever too much trouble. The treatments are excellent, and the dentist and hygienist are always so understanding and gentle
I recently visited Dr Hassan Abbas at Dental House and I'm absolutely thrilled with the results. I had Invisalign elsewhere and was unhappy with the shape and overall appearance of the composite bonding on my upper central incisors and lateral incisors. The results look so natural and have completely boosted my confidence.

He was professional, meticulate, and took the time to explain everything clearly, which made me feel really comfortable throughout the whole process. You can tell he genuinely cares about his patients and takes pride in his dental work.

Highly recommend Dr Hassan Abbas at Dental House if you’re considering any cosmetic dental work.
My mum came to get an extraction done and was very impressed with the service. She would like to thank the whole team at Dental House and particularly Dr Abbas. Made her feel very comfortable throughout the whole process.
Best dental practice I have ever been a patient. Everyone is super helpful and nice. And since I have been a patient my teeth have been in a much better place.
I've been going to Dental House for a few years and as a very nervous patient, I've always had really positive experiences there. Dr Shamir and the hygenists are all very gentle,understanding and professional.