Dentist Referrals
We support our referring dental practices every way we can, as they and their patients are very important to us. Refer your patient to a practice you can trust.
If you are a dentist looking to refer a patient to Village Dental, please use our online form below, or alternatively download the pdf form and email it to: info.thevdp@gmail.com
Dr Shanil Shah
Principal Dentist
BDS MJDF RCS (ENG) MCLINDENT (PROSTHO) (DIST.)
GDC No: 193056
Meet Shanil
Shanil is a friendly and passionate dentist and co-owner of the practice who strongly believes in the merits of continual education in order to provide treatment of the highest quality in line with current best practice. He has been widely praised by his patients for his caring and gentle chair-side manner, especially those who are somewhat apprehensive of visiting the dentist.
Training and Further Education
- After graduating from the University of Manchester, Shanil enhanced his surgical training with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery positions across numerous London hospitals. Shanil was subsequently granted full membership with the Joint Dental Faculties at the Royal College of Surgeons in 2011.
- He rapidly progressed to achieve further qualifications and training which form the basis of his special interests, namely dental cosmetics, the replacement of missing teeth, and management of tooth wear.
- Shanil has participated in numerous advanced continuing education courses where he has been trained by a number of the world’s best clinicians in the art of aesthetics and smile design.
- Shanil graduated with distinction in Prosthodontics (Master of Clinical Dentistry) from Kings College London in 2017. This is one of the highest levels of technical qualifications to be attained as a dentist in general practice. This comprehensive four year programme provides advanced clinical skills and knowledge in all aspects of restorative dentistry.
- Shanil also enjoys using various methods of simple orthodontics to straighten teeth and improve smiles using Invisalign®.
Outside of dentistry
Shanil enjoys keeping fit, travelling and trying different cuisines, as well as following his favourite football team – Liverpool!
Dr Peter James Beech “Pedro”
Implantologist
GDC No: 47494
Meet Pedro
Dr Beech is a valued member of the Village Dental Practice team, where he visits once a month to provide expert Dental Implant Care for our patients.
Training and Further Education
- Dr Peter Beech, also known as Pedro, qualified from University College Hospital (UCH) in London and has built a distinguished career with a focus on the surgical and cosmetic aspects of dentistry. Throughout his career, he has owned and operated his own practices in Muscat (Sultanate of Oman) and Melbourne (Australia), gaining extensive international experience.
- With many years of expertise in Implantology, Dr Beech is dedicated to restoring both the function and aesthetics of patients’ smiles. He has earned the prestigious Fellowship of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI) and holds a Certificate in Comprehensive Implantology in the UK as well as a Diploma in Clinical Implantology from Seville University in Spain.
- Dr Beech primarily works with Biohorizons and Straumann implants, ensuring the highest standard of care in implant restoration. With a career entirely focused on private practice, he brings a wealth of experience to his work.
Dr Rahul Bose
Specialist in Endodontics
(BDS, MFDS RCS(Ed), MClinDent in Endodontology (KCL), MEndo RCS(Ed))
GDC No: 193030
Meet Rahul
Rahul is a Specialist in Endodontics, also known as Root Canal Treatment. He is committed to making patients feel comfortable and ensures priority of their well-being from first contact through to their aftercare.
Training and Further Education
Rahul graduated from the University of Manchester (BDS) in 2010. During the early stages of his career, Rahul worked in general practice for several years. Whilst in general practice, Rahul developed a keen interest in Endodontics. This led him to undertake specialist training in Endodontics at King’s College London (KCL), which he completed with a distinction.
During his specialist training, Rahul developed an interestin research ( https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rahul-Bose-4 ) and has published in several renowned international journals. He was privileged to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate endodontic students at KCL.
Rahul has been recognised clinically by the NHS Oxfordshire Trust (Graham Smart Memorial restorative dentistry prize, 2011) and the British Endodontic Society (General Dental Practitioner award, 2018).Rahul is dedicated to providing a comprehensive Endodontic service using the latest techniques and materials. He is experienced in managing cases with complex anatomy, saving failing root treated teeth and treating patients with oro-facial pain. Furthermore, he thoroughly enjoys engaging with patients and the referring dentist to achieve the best possible care and treatment outcome.
Dr Elizabeth Miles
Speciality Registrar in Oral Surgery
BDS (Hons) BSc (Hons) MFDS (RCSEd)
GDC number: 251598
Meet Elizabeth
Passionate about Oral Surgery, Elizabeth is dedicated to making her patients feel at ease and ensuring they are comfortable throughout their procedures. She is available to provide a range of surgical treatments at the practice, including the removal of impacted wisdom teeth.
Training and Further Education
- Elizabeth graduated with honours from King’s College London in 2014, following her earlier studies where she earned a BSc from the University of Sheffield in 2010. She completed her dental foundation training, gaining valuable experience in primary dental care, before moving on to various roles in hospital dentistry, including time in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Surgery at King’s College Hospital.
- During this time, Elizabeth achieved the prestigious Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, further solidifying her commitment to her profession.
- Currently, Elizabeth is a Specialty Registrar in Oral Surgery at Guy’s Hospital in London, where she continues her specialist training.
Outside of Dentistry
Outside of work, Elizabeth is a busy mum to her young daughter, who keeps her active and on the go. Whether it’s walking, visiting cafés, soft play, or swimming, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends. Elizabeth is also passionate about sports – she played hockey for her university team and has completed a half marathon. Now, she plays for her local hockey club most weekends.Elizabeth enjoys experimenting with new recipes and exploring local restaurants to discover the next culinary delight.
Dr Efthymia “Effie” Tsitoura
Periodontist
DDS, Dip, Mc,MClinDent, Cert Perio (EFP)
GDC No: 80137
Meet Effie
Effie has been working in private practice strictly limited to Periodontologysince 2003.She is passionate about her job anddetermined to help her patients to save their teeth.
Training and Further Education
- Effie was born in Kalamata, Greece and graduated from the Dental Schoolof the Aristoteleio University of Thessaloniki, in 1997. Followingthree years in private practice in Athens, she joined the MSc course inPeriodontology at the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London(UCL), which was completed in 2001.
- Subsequently, she was selected forthe MClinDent in Periodontology at the Eastman Dental Institute, UCL,which was a 3-year advanced training programme and the only one in theUK accredited by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP).
- Following the successful completion of the MClinDent in 2003, she wasawarded the Certificate in Periodontology, by the EFP. Further in hercareer, she went back to the Eastman Dental Institute, UCL and joined theDiploma in Implant Dentistry, which was successfully completed in 2018.
Outside of Dentistry
Outside of dentistry, Effie enjoys doing ballet, Barretique and water-skiing.