Our Team

Dr Ramin Hassani

DDS, MSc, PgDip, MFDS RCS (Eng) | Principal Dentist & Oral Surgeon GDC No: 172152

As Principal Dentist and an experienced Oral Surgeon, Dr. Hassani brings a rare combination of surgical precision and high-level restorative expertise to New Church Road Dental Practice. He is a firm believer in patient-focused, evidence-based dentistry—ensuring individual concerns always drive the treatment plan.

Surgical Care & Advanced Restorations Dr. Hassani’s background in oral surgery and fixed prosthodontics allows him to seamlessly manage complex cases from start to finish—bridging the gap between the surgical placement of implants and the aesthetic engineering of the final smile. His core expertise includes:

  • Dental Implants: Delivering complete, high-quality care from surgical implant placement to the final restoration.

  • Crowns, Bridges & Prosthodontics: Precision engineering of complex, fixed restorations to rebuild oral function and aesthetics.

  • Invisalign Comprehensive: A certified provider of the full Invisalign system, capable of managing complex orthodontic alignments and advanced tooth-straightening solutions.

Trusted Care for Anxious Patients Dr. Hassani has cultivated a practice environment built on continuity of care and trust. He prioritizes using modern technology and clear communication to enhance patient comfort, ensuring every procedure is calm, transparent, and seamlessly executed for even the most nervous patients.

Dr. Hassani holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Conservative Dentistry—a rigorous program focusing on implantology and fixed prosthodontics—and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dental Sciences from the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute at University College London. This specialized UK training sits alongside his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Tehran, Iran, and his MFDS from the Royal College of Surgeons, England.

Dr Grainne Gillan BDs Newcastle 2009

BDS (Newcastle, UK) | General Dentist & Facial Aesthetics Practitioner GDC No: 177358

Dr. Gillan blends comprehensive dental care with a particular focus on facial aesthetics. With a wealth of experience across NHS hospitals and private practice, she delivers high-quality, patient-centered care tailored precisely to individual needs.

Clinical Focus Adept at handling a diverse range of dental requirements, Dr. Gillan’s primary areas of interest include:

  • Comprehensive Dentistry: Delivering precise, preventative, and restorative care.

  • Facial Aesthetics: Certified practitioner offering tailored treatments, including Botox® and dermal fillers, to complement aesthetic dentistry.

Patient Experience Renowned for her clear, highly effective communication, Dr. Gillan ensures every patient fully understands their treatment plan. She works with a structured, reassuring approach that maximizes patient comfort and clinical precision.

Dr. Davinia Serrano Vivas Dentistry Lic Odont Pais Vasco, PG Cert Endodontics, MSc UCL

Davinia is our in-house dentist with a specialist interest in restorative dentistry and root canal treatments.
She completed her master’s degree at the prestigious UCL Eastman Dental Institute in Restorative Practice in 2020, graduating with Merit.
She currently serves as a clinical teacher at King’s College London and leads endodontic teaching for undergraduates at Portsmouth Dental Outreach Dental Clinic.
Davinia’s clinical interests include root canal therapy, root surgery, and aesthetic dentistry. Her passion for these fields, coupled with her skills in designing harmonious restorations, enables her to provide our patients with both functional and aesthetic smiles. Davinia is known for her efficiency and compassion, ensuring comprehensive and gentle care for her patients. You can view some examples of her work on her Instagram page.

Dr. Sonia Gonzalez, Dentist BDS. Spain

BDS (Spain), PgDip | General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentist GDC No: 250174

Dr. Gonzalez combines clinical excellence with deep compassion, utilizing a modern, minimally invasive approach to deliver beautiful, lasting results for her patients.

Comprehensive Service Highly skilled in advanced restorative treatments, Dr. Gonzalez provides a full spectrum of care under one roof. Her core areas of expertise include:

  • Dental Implants: Holds a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implants from the London College of Oral Implantology.

  • Invisalign & Cosmetics: A Certified Invisalign Provider holding a Diploma in Invisalign, highly skilled in aesthetic smile transformations.

  • Minimally Invasive Restorations: Delivering structurally sound treatments that protect natural tooth health.

Friendly Care for Anxious Patients Dr. Gonzalez excels at connecting with nervous patients. Her caring demeanor and exceptionally gentle approach ensure that even those with severe dental phobias feel entirely relaxed, safe, and heard during complex treatments.

A graduate of one of Spain’s top universities, Dr. Gonzalez is also an active member of the British Dental Association (BDA).

Dr. Sahar Ahmadi Shadmehri, DDS

General & Cosmetic Dentist

Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS, Iran) GDC No: 332799

Dr. Sahar blends technical precision with an aesthetic focus to provide comprehensive general and cosmetic dentistry. Her minimally invasive philosophy ensures beautiful, natural smiles while prioritizing the long-term health of your teeth.

Clinical Focus Conscientious and highly detail-oriented, she focuses heavily on aesthetic enhancements and restorations, including composite bonding, veneers, and durable, high-quality crowns.

Patient Experience Known for her calm demeanor and exceptionally gentle touch, Dr. Sahar excels at putting patients at ease, ensuring a relaxed and comfortable environment during every visit.

A graduate of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, her artistic eye carries over into her personal life, where she enjoys painting, photography, and spending time with family.

Grace Harber

Dental Hygienist GDC No: 269343

Grace delivers highly thorough preventative care with a strong emphasis on patient education, ensuring every appointment is comfortable, reassuring, and effective.

Clinical Focus Meticulous and attentive, she focuses on precise scaling, periodontal maintenance, and providing highly customized home-care strategies tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Patient Experience Having started her career as a dental nurse, Grace deeply understands the patient journey. Her warm, gentle approach makes her exceptionally skilled at putting nervous patients at ease.

Background Grace graduated as a Dental Hygienist from the prestigious Eastman Dental Hospital at University College London (UCL).

Courtney Rouse

Dental Hygienist & Dental Therapist
GDC:252164

Courtney is an award-winning Dental Hygienist and Therapist dedicated to exceptional preventative care and patient comfort. Graduating from the prestigious King’s College Hospital in London, she excelled clinically, winning the annual award for her hygiene skills.

Clinical Focus & Patient Experience

  • Complex Periodontal Care: Highly skilled in delivering advanced, non-surgical periodontal treatments utilizing the latest clinical techniques.

  • Anxious Patients: Thoughtful and understanding, she ensures every appointment is completely stress-free, particularly for nervous individuals.

  • Preventative Education: Driven by the philosophy that prevention is always better than the cure, she actively equips patients with the best tools to maintain long-term oral health.

Outside the clinic, Courtney enjoys learning to sail along the Brighton coast.

Ms Brenda Marques Practice manager

Brenda ensures New Church Road Dental Practice operates seamlessly, combining operational efficiency with a calm, welcoming environment for every patient.

Clinical Leadership & Compliance As a qualified dental nurse, Brenda has extensive experience working alongside specialists in dental implants, endodontics, and Invisalign. She brings a rigorous focus to the practice’s daily operations, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, infection control, and strict compliance with CQC and GDC regulations.

Patient Experience With a deep understanding of dental anxiety, Brenda’s calm and highly efficient approach ensures that patients of all ages feel supported, comfortable, and exceptionally well cared for from the moment they arrive at the practice.