Regretfully not accepting new NHS patients at present.

Meet the team

Get to know our friendly and professional team of Dentists, Orthodontists, dental care experts

Dr. R Bateman (BDS)

GDC registration 52682

Dr. R Bateman started practising at The Lindens Dental Centre in 1978 right after qualifying from King College Hospital. He developed an early interest in orthodontics and entered the GDC’s specialist register in 2000. He is a member of the British Orthodontic Society and the European Orthodontic Society and regularly attends their conferences. He is also a regular at the American Orthodontic conferences and keeps up to date with the latest developments in his chosen field. He is the Vice Chairman of the Croydon Local Dental committee, chairman of the Croydon Local orthodontic committee, secretary of the Bromley LOC and the Orthodontic advisor to Richmond and Twickenham P.C.T. His hobbies include golf, tennis, motor racing and flying.

Dr. Clive Robin Malcom Hunt (BDS)

GDC registration 53787
Dr Hunt has practiced dentistry for 40 years

He enjoys Golf, Hockey, travel and spending time with his family

Doctor

Ann Coyle

GDC registration 140240
Clinical Manager / Qualified Dental Nurse 1994
Ann has been a dental nurse for 32 years and qualified in 1994. Since qualifying Ann has been working here at Cheriton Dental practice. Where she is a CQC registered clinical manager. Ann enjoys gardening, baking and going on long walks with her dog Marley.
Cheriton

Shahar Banu Shaneed

Dental Therapist
GDC Registered 305046
Shahar is an overseas-trained dentist who graduated in 2013, with over 10 years of experience.

Shahar has been working here at Cheriton dental practice as a Dental therapist since October 2023

In her free time she enjoys singing, dancing and reading books.

Shahar is planning to take ORE examination to enhance her skills and provide more comprehensive treatments to her patients.

Doctor

Jane Birkett

GDC registration 146041
Practice Manager / Qualified Dental Nurse
Jane is the practice Manager and dental nurse/receptionist at Cheriton and has been at the practice for over 28 years.
She enjoys socialising, running and keeping fit. Jane also enjoys holidaying with her family and reading a good book.
Birkett

Dr Tashfeen Khan Khattak

GDC registration 210573
Tashfeen joined the practice in September 2023

He enjoys cricket, Travel and spending time with family & friends

Doctor

Carrie Glass

GDC registration 263908
Qualified Dental Nurse & Facial aesthetics Practitioner
Carrie has over 28 years experience as a dental and Orthodontic nurse and has an advanced diploma in dental nursing. She also has her NEBDN qualification in orthodontic nursing.

Carrie ventured into the world of aesthetics in the beginning of 2023 and is now qualified in advanced facial aesthetics including Advanced Toxin treatments, Dermal Filler, Micro needling, mesotherpay and many more.
Her hobbies include travelling and exploring and competitive sports, including netball and football, which she plays for both her local league teams, she also enjoys time with her 3 daughters and Grandson.

Birkett

Julia Morton

GDC registration 223316
Qualified Dental Nurse
Julia has 14 years experience as a dental professional and has a Qualification in OHI.
Her hobbies include travelling, exploring & spending time with her beautiful family.
Doctor

Tracy Huggins

Receptionist
Tracy joined the practice in July 2022 and is a valued member of the team.

Tracy has been in the dental profession for 20+ years at practices in the Deal and Dover areas.

Interests include going for long walks and reading.

Birkett

Harmail Bassi

GDC Registered 72675
Qualified Dental surgeon since 1996

Dr Bassi Enjoys football, Quiz’s and has a love for animals

Doctor

Bimla Rai

Dental Nurse
GDC Registration 285128
Bimla has been a Dental nurse since August 2019 and with us here at Cheriton Dental practice since September 2024
Birkett

Pyiyanka Thapa

Dental Nurse 
GDC Regiastration 301269
Priyanka has been a Dental Nurse since 2018 and has worked here at Cheriton Dental Practice since October 2023

She has done comprehensive treatments and worked alongside oral surgeons and root canal specialists.

Priyanka loves her role as a dental nurse, helping patients and working at cheriton and is a valued member of the team.

Her hobbies and interests include, travel, exploring and indulging at restaurants, watching movies and most importantly spending time with family and her dog. With a new baby on the ways things are about to get even more exciting for Priyanka

Doctor

Claire Southen

Dental Hygienist
GDC Registration 187410
Birkett

Talk to our team to discuss your dental care on 01303275422

Sunday 24th December - Christmas eve - Closed

Monday 25th December - Christmas day - Closed

Tuesday 26th December - Boxing day - Closed

Wednesday 27th December - 9am - 5.30pm

Thursday 28th December - 9am - 5.30pm

Friday 29th December - 9am - 5.30pm

Saturday 30th December - Closed

Sunday 31st December - Closed

Monday 1st January - Closed

Tuesday 2nd January - 9am-5.30om

( surgery back to normal opening hours )