Meet the Team

We want you to have the best dental experience possible. This is why we have carefully built a highly-skilled dental team, who are dedicated to providing care for every patient with the utmost kindness and compassion.

We believe our team members are one of our most valuable assets, and as such are committed to the ongoing support, development and training of all team members.

All qualified clinical staff are registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) and we adhere to the GDC Standards for Dental Professionals.

Dentists & Dental Hygienists

Martin Hako
MUDr, MSc Rest Dent
Principal Dentist

I qualified at the University of Dentistry in Košice, Slovakia in 2005. I started my dental career in a practice near Pilsen, Czech Republic, before moving to the UK in 2010. In 2015, I was awarded a Masters in Restorative Dental Practice from the Eastman Dental Institute, UCL, London. I have also completed two years studying Implantology with Tipton Implant Training. I worked as an Associate Dentist at practices in North Wales, Wiltshire, Peterborough and King’s Lynn, until taking over as the Practice Principal of Priory Dental Care in 2018.
Languages spoken: English, Slovak, Czech (plus basic Romanian and Polish)
GDC Reg No. 183884

Sona Bavisha
BDS, MJDF RCS (Eng)
Dentist

I qualified from King’s College, London with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2010, and went on to gain The Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties at The Royal College of Surgeons of England (MJDF RCS Eng) in 2012. Since graduating from King’s, I have worked as a Senior House Officer in Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery, as well as an associate dentist in general practice in London, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Suffolk, before joining the Priory Dental Care team in 2016. I have also gained a Certificate in Restorative Dentistry with the Eastman Dental Institute, London.
Languages spoken: English
GDC Reg No. 193424

Cameron Warwicker
BDS, BSc, MFDS RCS (Glas), MSc Endo,
PG Cert Dent Edu
Dentist

I qualified from The University of Central Lancashire with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2016 and went on to gain The Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Glasgow (MFDS) in 2018. Since qualifying, I gained a Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Education, allowing me to mentor newly qualified dentists, and in 2022, I completed a Masters Degree in Endodontics. I joined the Priory Dental Care team in 2018, where I am a registered Invisalign^® and SureSmile^®provider, with a Special Interest in Endodontics.
Languages spoken: English
GDC Reg No. 264120

Donghoon Lee
DDM (Lithuania)
Specialist Oral Surgeon

I qualified from the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences with a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Odontology in 2018. Between 2015-2017, I served as a Medic in military hospital in South Korea, which led me to train as an Oral Surgeon. I have also trained in the Mir Dental Hospital, South Korea focusing on digital dentistry and implantology. I came to the UK at the start of 2022, working as a general dentist and oral surgeon in Kensington, before joining the Priory Dental team later the same year.
Languages spoken: English, Korean, Lithuanian
GDC Reg No. 294234

Alexandra Helm
BDS MSc MClinDent Oral Surgery (Adv)
Dentist

I qualified at Complutense University of Madrid in 2017 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Since then, I have had a commitment to developing not only my hands-on skills in both private clinics and the hospital setting in Spain and the UK, but also advancing my knowledge through higher education to deliver top-notch care to my patients. In Spain, I gained my Specialist in Oral Medicine degree in 2018, my Master’s degree in Dental Sciences in 2019, and I have recently completed my three-year MClinDent Oral Surgery (Advanced Training) at the Eastman Dental Institute in London, gaining ample experience with a vast array of oral surgical procedures, with a personal preference in challenging impacted wisdom tooth extractions. I joined the Priory Dental Care team in 2023, where I provide care in general dentistry and oral surgery.
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
GDC Reg No. 293239

Emma Watters
DDH, RDN
Dental Hygienist

I started my career as a trainee dental nurse in 2004, and achieved the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing in 2008. I then went on to study Dental Hygiene at the Eastman Dental Hospital, London, where I gained the Advanced Diploma in Dental Hygiene in 2011. I spent 8 years working as an Associate Dental Hygienist at a practice in Ealing, London. I moved to Norfolk at the start of 2020 and joined the Priory Dental Care team later the same year.
Languages spoken: English
GDC Reg No. 171248

Sarah Israel
RDH, RDN
Dental Hygienist / Aesthetics Clinician

I joined the Priory Dental Care team in 2017 as a trainee dental nurse, and became qualified in 2019, after passing the NCFE Diploma in Dental Nursing. In 2020 I enrolled at the University of Essex to study Dental Hygiene, and graduated in 2022 with a Foundation Degree in Oral Health Science (FdSc) with Distinction. Since qualifying as a hygienist, I have also gained extra qualifications in Facial Aesthetics, which allows me to provide treatments such as skin boosting rejuvenation, dermal fillers and wrinkle-reducing injections.
Languages spoken: English
GDC Reg No. 303687

Dental Nurses

Geraldine, RDN
Dental Nurse / Receptionist

I started my training as a dental nurse in 1990 and became qualified in 1993 after passing the NEBDN National Certificate for Dental Surgery Assistants. I have many years of experience in both the clinical and administrative aspects of dentistry and became a member of the Priory Dental Care team in 2014.
GDC Reg No. 109960

Jenny B, RDN
Dental Nurse

I joined the team in 2016 as a trainee dental nurse. Although I had had previous dental nursing experience, I spent many years working as a qualified Healthcare Assistant in a medical practice. Although I thoroughly enjoyed my previous role, I was ready to get back into dentistry. I became a qualified dental nurse in 2018 after passing the C&G Diploma in Dental Nursing.
GDC Reg No. 282032

Jinnie, RDN
Dental Nurse Radiographer / Receptionist

I joined the team in 2021 as a qualified dental nurse, having achieved the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing in 2020. I had previously worked at an NHS practice, so I was pleased to be given the opportunity to enhance and develop my dental career. I was awarded the ‘BDA Certificate in Dental Radiography in 2022, and the ‘Award in CBCT’ and ‘Dental Imaging’ in 2023, which enables me to take X-rays and CBCT scans under the prescription of our dentists. I’m also one of the main implant nurses for Dr Hako.
GDC Reg No. 293360

Chloe G, RDN
Dental Nurse / Receptionist

I worked for many years as a Care Assistant, providing personal support to patients with dementia. Having enjoyed person-centred care, I was keen to learn new skills and so started my dental career in 2016 as a trainee dental nurse. I became qualified in 2020 after achieving the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing, and I joined the practice in 2022. I’m currently work towards an post-registration qualification in Oral Surgery.
GDC Reg No. 301107

Chloe W, RDN
Dental Nurse / Receptionist

I joined the practice in 2020 as a trainee dental nurse, having previously worked in patient-centred roles; including a Nursing Auxiliary and a Phlebotomist in a hospital setting. I qualified in 2023, after achieving the C&G Level 3 in Dental Nursing, and am now looking forward to gaining more experience and skills within the practice.
GDC Reg No. 312867

Jessica, RDN
Dental Nurse / Receptionist

I joined the team in 2020 as a trainee dental nurse. I had had previous experience working as a dental receptionist, which I really enjoyed, so I was delighted to be given the opportunity to progress my dental career and train as a dental nurse. I achieved the C&G Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing in 2023, and am now keen to progress with my interest in oral surgery and implants.
GDC Reg No. 311379

Admin Team

Tina
Lead Receptionist

I came to work at the practice in 1993 as a trainee dental nurse. In my second year here, I started working towards the NEBDN National Certificate for Dental Surgery Assistants, and became a qualified dental nurse in 1996. I have worked mainly as a receptionist since 2000, but I still nursed occasionally up until 2011.

Marie Giles, Cert. DPM
Practice Manager

I joined the practice in 1994 as a trainee dental nurse and receptionist, and became qualified in 1997 after passing the NEBDN National Certificate in Dental Nursing. I left the surgery in 2001 to become an accounts administrator. However, I was delighted to rejoin the team in 2008 as Practice Manager. In 2010, I gained a Professional Diploma in Dental Practice Management, and more recently I have completed certificates in both Dementia Care and Autism Awareness. I am the ‘Denplan Champion’ for the practice, and happy to answer any queries regarding our dental plans.

Jenny P, RDN
Assistant Manager

I joined the Priory Dental Care team as a trainee dental nurse in 2011 and became qualified in 2014 after gaining the NVQ Diploma in Dental Nursing. In 2020 I completed post-registration qualifications in Lead Dental Nurse and Treatment Co-ordinator, and in 2023, I was promoted to Assistant Manager. I oversee the training and development of our nursing team, and I am responsible for co-ordinating treatment for our implant patients, as well as being one of Dr Hako’s main implant dental nurses.
GDC Reg No. 252163