Meet our team
Magnolia House Dental Practice provide a wide range of dental treatments and have a wealth of experience in almost all areas of dentistry.
Our enthusiastic and experienced team of dentists, hygienists and nurses regularly undergo numerous courses to further their professional development.
We’re here to help you keep your teeth for as long as possible and we are more than happy to answer any treatment-related questions you may have, or assist you with any specific concerns.
Dr Abbas Visanji BDS(Lond), MSc(Manc)
Dentist/Practice Owner
GDC Number: 194792Graduated in 2010 From St Bart’s and the Royal London Hospital, Abbas then went on to gain a master’s degree from the University of Manchester in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry. Here he further developed his skills and knowledge, in crowns and veneers, teeth whitening, and full mouth smile makeovers.
He has keen interest and expertise in orthodontics as well as all aspects of cosmetic dentistry. Abbas has undertaken many cases using the discreet Quick Straight Teeth (QST) system, which involves complex tooth movement using ceramic brackets and white wires. Abbas’s ethos is to improve the appearance and function of teeth whilst preserving tooth tissue in a caring and relaxed manner.
Dr Ashka Patel BDS(Lond), PGCert
Dentist/Practice Owner
GDC Number: 251501Ashka graduated from Guys and St Thomas Hospital, London in 2014. She is an experienced dentist, having worked in private practice, carrying out a wide range of dental treatments to suit every individual need of patients. Through in-depth conversation with patients, she then provides tailored treatment plans to meet these requirements.
Ashka is highly skilled in all aspects of dentistry, especially restorative and Endodontic treatments. With a keen interest in always furthering her knowledge and ability, after graduating she gained a PGCert in aesthetic and restorative dentistry, further improving her quality of cosmetic treatment.
In addition, she provides various orthodontic treatments to straighten teeth, including Invisalign and Inman aligner systems.
Ashka is also qualified and highly experienced with providing facial aesthetic treatment, including Botox, fillers and other methods of facial rejuvenation to achieve an effective and natural result.
Dr Scott Smith
Dentist
GDC Number: 289841
Dr Lisa Koh
Dentist
GDC Number: 296814Laura Horne
Hygienist
GDC Number: 10764Qualified as a Dental Therapist/Hygienist from New Cross Hospital 1977. Awarded the Diploma of Oral Health in 1983. Also awarded the Roll of Honour for services to dentistry by the Therapist Association. Has worked at Magnolia House for the past 10 years.
Rosie Malyon
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 123105Started dental nursing in 1983 and qualified from Highbury college in 1990 – cert in dental surgery assisting NEBDN 1990. Joined Magnolia House in September 2016.
Leanne Butler
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 283602Leanne joined us in 2020. She enjoys caring for all patients and is particularly good at accommodating nervous and anxious patients. She enjoys assisting in aesthetic and invisalign treatments.
Bianca Baldwin
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 136090
Vicky Lowe
Practice Manager / Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 155263Jan Arthur
Receptionist
Patient satisfaction is very important to us