About Us
Our Practice is one of the most highly established in the area and has been here for over 50 years. Dr Sarveen Mann, the Principal Dentist works together with a highly trained and experienced team whose priority is to offer a high quality personalised service to all our patients.
Dr Kevin Allen joined Dr Sarveen Mann as her Associate in 2017. Both Sarveen and Kevin have a wealth of experience and have been serving the Fulham community for well over thirty-five years. They will continue to focus on providing high quality dental treatment and a personalised approach to patient care here at The Fulham Dentist.
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We treat our patients using the most up-to-date techniques and equipment and use only the highest quality materials as experience shows that they give a better longer lasting result.
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We believe communication is at the heart of your relationship with us. We will always take the time to talk things through - making sure you understand all the treatment options, listening to your concerns, giving you a written treatment schedule and being available to answer further queries.
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We want you to feel in control of your dental care so if you would like more information please ask any member of our Practice team - that's what we are here for!
The Fulham Dentist Team
Dr Sarveen Mann
Principal Dentist
GDC No: 65130
Sarveen qualified from the United Medical and Dental School of Guys and St Thomas’s in December 1989. She went on to do a Licentiate in Dental Surgery at The Royal College of Surgeons (England) and obtained a Masters degree in Dental Public Health from the Eastman’s Postgraduate Dental Institute in 1992. She has a Certificate in Aesthetic Dentistry under Dr Chris Orr and over the years has continued to better her skills in General Dentistry for her professional development and for the benefit of her patients. Sarveen has also recently obtained her Smilelign accreditation.
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She joined the Practice in January 1990, stayed on as an Associate, became the Principal in 2008 and has continued to build a broad patient base in Fulham and beyond. Over the years, under her leadership and with the help of a brilliant team, the Practice has developed an excellent reputation in the area and is now known as The Fulham Dentist.
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In what little spare time she has, Sarveen enjoys outdoor activities and travel. She has climbed Snowdon, Ben Nevis and Mount Kilimanjaro for the dental charity Bridge 2 Aid.
Dr Kevin Allen
Dentist
GDC No: 55804
Kevin Allen qualified from Bristol Dental School in 1981. His first Associateship was in Bristol before moving up to London in 1984, for a planned 2 years – he is still here. Dr Allen ran his own practice in North End Rd Fulham for over 30 years and joined The Fulham Dentist in 2017.
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He enjoys talking to people as much as he loves restoring teeth, "hence a longer appointment with me won’t necessarily involve more treatment".
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Kevin's hobbies and interests include "Cycling, Golf, The Rolling Stones, Birdwatching, Classic Cars."
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Favourite Places: "Glastonbury, The Isles of Scilly, Northumberland, Sub-Saharan Africa, The Oral Cavity."
Ambitions: "Visit Antarctica, Climb Kilimanjaro, Appear on Mastermind, and never pull out the wrong tooth (so far, so good)."
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GDC no: 55804
Dr Jose Garcia
Endodontist
GDC No: 279987
Jose Garcia has an exceptionally strong academic and practical background in dentistry with a special interest in endodontics and has been working solely in endodontics since 2007. Jose has presented a variety of posters, oral presentations and articles in scientific journals, as well as working as a lecturer in endodontics.
He has also done residencies in oral surgery and implantology at the International University of Catalonia. Jose is experienced in surgery under microscope and has a calm and gentle approach to dentistry.
Poppy Grout
Dental Therapist
GDC No: 257499
Poppy is a Dental Hygienist/Therapist having graduated from King's College Hospital.
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She divides her work between The Fulham Dentist and King's College Hospital, Special Care Department. Poppy’s diverse skill set comes from dealing with an array of patients, from those who are dental phobic to working with anxious children, who often have complex treatment requirements. This means she has a breadth of experience in dealing with all manner of patient needs.
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Poppy approaches each patient's treatment in a thorough and professional manner and ensures her patients understand the importance of regular oral care.
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In her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis, running and skiing. She has recently taken up a newfound love for gardening.
Claire Deacon
Dental Hygienist
GDC No: 4869
Claire graduated in Dental Hygiene from The Royal Air Force in 1995.
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She joined the Practice in 2003 and is one of the longest standing members of staff, alongside Sarveen, and is affectionately referred to as ‘part of the furniture but not an antique’.
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Claire is committed to continuing professional development and regularly attends courses and conferences in the UK and abroad. Her primary focus is to look after her patients' oral health and she continues to promote the importance of good oral hygiene.
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Claire loves her dogs, her husband, Cornwall, travel, wine and her Peloton in no particular order.
GDC no: 124824
Claudia Walker
Dental Nurse
GDC No: 124824
Claudia started out in dentistry as a laboratory technician and moved on and into dental nursing as she wanted to meet and interact with people and patients. She has many years of experience working in General Dentistry and in Specialist based areas such as Endodontics and Implant work, both surgical and restorative. She is qualified in Dental Radiography and continues to further her knowledge in dental nursing from practical and online courses.
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She came to The Fulham Dentist as a temporary dental nurse some years ago and the rest is history! We are very lucky to have her as part of our team
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Her experience is particularly useful in helping with trainees and she is pivotal in keeping the Practice organised and running smoothly.
Sandra Silva
Dental Nurse
GDC No: 270012
Sandra joined The Fulham Dentist team in 2019. ‘’I very much enjoy my job as part of a team of dedicated professionals who care about their patients, and that is very important to me’’.
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Sandra is currently doing an Oral Health Education diploma course to help the team deliver the best oral health care for our patients.
In her spare time, she enjoys time with her two daughters, riding her bicycle and reading. She is also learning how to play the piano and we look forward to a rendition from her soon.
Russ Pacudan
Dental Nurse & Receptionist
GDC No: 281506
Russ joined The Fulham Dentist in January 2020. Her bubbly personality and hard work ethic has allowed her to blend seamlessly into our Practice. She is very much front of house and has a wonderful calm manner when dealing with patients.
Her experience as a dental nurse gives her additional insight in helping patients who call the Practice for help and advice.
Russ is passionate about furthering her skills and is studying to get into Dental Therapy.
Wissam Chadli
​​Dental Nurse & Receptionist
Sam is one of the newest members to The Fulham Dentist and started her traineeship in Dental Nursing with us in November 2021.
Coming from Toni&Guy, Sam decided that after 7 years with the company, it was time for a career change.
Sam loves taking on new challenges and is an enthusiastic and hardworking person. We are delighted to have her on board, as part of The Fulham Dentist team.
“I am excited to start a new chapter and look forward to working closely with a dedicated team in providing patients with the best possible dental care.”