About us

Meet the Team

Dr Avni Samani (Principal Dentist)

MJDF RCS Eng

Dr Samani qualified from Barts and the London Dental School in 2009. She is passionate about keeping up to date with new techniques and has advanced training in many areas, including aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry, as well as short-term orthodontics, such as Invisalign and Six Month Smiles.

She has great experience with nervous patients and is able to make them feel at ease during the appointment and throughout the treatment. She is keen to make a difference to all of her patients, as she enjoys educating both children and adults in the importance of preventative care. Ultimately, she understands the importance of a confident smile!

Dr Archana Depala

Bds (hons) 2010, RCS MJDF Eng 2011

Archana qualified in 2010 from Bart’s and the London Dental institute, since then she has provided high quality care in multiple practices gaining vast experience in general dentistry. In 2011 she was awarded the MJDF diploma from the Royal college of Surgeons England and was also, for 3 years, a trainer of newly qualified dentists within the Oxford deanary.

Archana has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry, having completed a 1 year training in aesthetic dentistry, she feels she can leave her patients feeling confident with their smiles. She is also keen on building patient confidence, particularly those who are anxious and nervous.

In addition, Archana is a Harley street qualified cosmetic doctor, she has been a facial aesthetics practitioner since 2016. She strongly believes in providing ethical facial treatment, always putting the patients needs first.

Outside of dentistry, Archana loves spending time with her son and travelling.

Dr Victor Gehani

BDS. MFDS RCS (Eng). MFGDP(UK). DPDS (Bristol).

BDS. MFDS RCS (Eng). MFGDP(UK). DPDS (Bristol). PG Cert (Med and Den Ed). FHEA. FICOI. MSc Implant Dentistry (Warwick). FIADFE. PG Cert Rest Dent (UCL)

GDC registration number: 81565

Victor Gehani qualified in 2000 and after spending a year at the Eastman Dental Institute, has worked in a General Dental Practice in the UK. He has gained postgraduate qualifications with the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England (2003), Facutly of General Practice UK (2004) and from Bristol University (Postgraduare Dental Studies 2007).

In 2007 the Pierre Fauchard Academy bestowed an honorary fellowship upon him for his contribution towards teaching and education in Dentistry. Victor regularly attends postgraduate courses to update and enhance his knowledge and skills in Dentistry and also lectures and examines for postgraduare dental courses and examinations. Victor has completed a teaching qualification and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK.

He regularly teaches and examines other dentists. With several years of experience in implant dentistry, Victor has completed and MSc in implantology from the University of Warwick (UK) and has been awarded a Fellowships from the International Congress in Oral Implantology (ICOI) and International Academy of Dento-facial Esthetics (IADFE). He has also completed a Post graduate certificate course in Restorative Dental Practice from the Eastman Dental Institute.

Victor is a Associate Dental Dean for London Dental Education and Training and is involved in organizing postgraduate CPD courses for the dental team and training Foundation Dentist. He has lectured on placing and restoring implants for BioHorizons and is involved in mentoring dentists undertaking further implant training.

Dr Konstantinos Papaefthymiou

DDS MSc in Endodontics (UCL)

Konstantinos graduated in 2010 from the Dental School of Aristotle University, Greece, and has been working in the UK since 2012.

He underwent further advanced training at UCL Eastman Dental Institute, completing the Master’s degree (MSc) in Endodontics, which is regarded one of the best endodontic programmes worldwide. He has had the opportunity to manage a wide range of complex root canal treatment cases referred by general dental practitioners and currently provides endodontic services across London and Bedfordshire.

Konstantinos’ dedication to evidence-based dentistry and eye for detail are complemented by his calm and easy-going personality, ensuring that the patient is fully involved in all stages of their dental care, from thorough explanation of the examination findings and treatment options, formulating the treatment plan, through to its execution and follow-up.

Dr Vikas Acharya

BMBS MA MRCS FHEA MAcadMEd

Dr Vikas Acharya undertook his medical training at the Peninsula Medical School, University of Exeter. Since then he has had formal postgraduate surgical training in various aesthetically focused surgical specialties including ENT Surgery, General Surgery and Neurosurgery. He has a Postgraduate Masters and has obtained his MRCS examination, qualifying him a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (England).

Dr Acharya has undertaken formal courses and qualifications in Aesthetic Medicine and has a special interest in Facial Aesthetics, Scar Reduction, Hyperhidrosis, Medical Education and Healthcare Training. He is GMC registered, fully insured and continually attends courses and workshops to provide optimum care.