Market Hill Dentistry

Dr Charlie Pontikis

BDS (Lond), MFDS RCSEd, PhD, MSc, BSc (hons)

GDC No: 251242

Dentist

Charlie qualified in Dentistry at King’s College London. Further to this, he gained additional qualifications in Pharmacology (BSc) and in Neuroscience (MSc and PhD). He is a member of faculty at the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, successfully completing the MFDS examination and awarded a diploma by the College. Not only that, Charlie has attended advanced restorative courses and is currently enrolled on a diploma in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry at the Freshdental Institute. As a Premier provider of Invisalign, he is a skilled provider of short term orthodontics and the Smilefast smile makeover system. His real passion is composite bonding where a smile can be restored using minimally invasive aesthetic dentistry.

When Charlie is not busy perfecting smiles, he likes to entertain his two young children. On occasion he also gets to escape to the gym to offset all of the sitting during a long week at the clinic.

Dr Taneem Ahmed

BDS

GDC No: 244924

Dentist

Graduating from Cardiff University Dental School in 2013, Taneem has a caring, relaxed and friendly approach to managing and treating his patients. The daily challenges faced by the practice are what drives him.

Being fully aware of the anxiety some patients may have in visiting the dentist, he strives to provide painless dental care, whilst not compromising on standard. He has a keen interest in advanced restorative and endodontic dentistry. Further to this, is has completed extensive courses in these fields, to keep his knowledge up to date on the latest advances and technology in dentistry. He is also a provider of Invisalign orthodontic treatment.

Outside of work, Taneem is an avid film and music fan, and likes to stay active by attending the gym regularly and cycling.

Dr Louisa Lawrence

BDS (Manc)

GDC No: 79201

Dentist

Since attaining her BDS from The Turner Dental School, University of Manchester in 2001, Louisa has been working in private practice in London for 13 years. During this time, she completed extensive training and experience in providing aesthetic orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry. As a general practitioner with a special interest in minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry along with fixed and removable orthodontics (Clear Smile Brace, Six Months Smiles, Inman Aligner and Clear Aligners) she is able to give her patients a beautiful, healthy smile with a treatment plan custom made for their lifestyle.

In 2014, Louisa was short listed for the Aesthetic Dentistry Awards in the categories for Fixed Orthodontics & Restorative Dentistry. In 2016 she was shortlisted for removable orthodontics.

The patient is at the heart of Louisa's approach to dentistry. Enabling her patients to overcome their fears of visiting the dentist by providing painless dentistry in a relaxed environment. Their treatment plans are bespoke, taking into consideration the patients’ dental needs and budget.

Above all, patient satisfaction is the most important thing for Louisa. It is this goal that she dedicates her work to and ensures each and every one of her clients, leaves the practice with their dream smile.