Su graduated with Distinction from Queen Mary University of London and has been practising dentistry for over 15 years. She provides all kinds of general, cosmetic dentistry and paediatric dentistry. She promotes minimal intervention dentistry and believes patient input to be an essential ingredient to the treatment process. Patients regularly compliment her for being down to earth, reassuring and positive. By continually attending advanced training courses, she ensures her skills and knowledge are repeatedly refreshed and updated so she can provide expert safe and ethical treatment.

Su also provides facial aesthetics and is continually updating her skill to provide the most up to date techniques that achieve enhanced, natural looking results.

Tanya joined ABC Dental Surgery in April 2022 as our Practice Manager. Having worked as a Practice Manager since 2016 she started her career in dentistry 17 years ago; qualifying as a Dental Nurse in 2009 whereby she obtained her National Certificate in Dental Nursing. Having taken on a more managerial role in her career Tanya enrolled on a management course and in 2014 was awarded a recognised management qualification through the ILM.

Tanya is responsible for the operations, compliance, and smooth running of the practice. She strives to make sure the practice is safe for both staff and patients and that the team work together to deliver a safe, professional, and high standard of care to each one of our patients. Her focus is the patient experience at ABC, and she is continuously looking at ways in which we can continue to improve our services to our patients and is here to answer any questions patients have about their treatment plans or about the services we provide at ABC.

Tanya is continually expanding her knowledge and skills and in 2023 enrolled on a Level 2 Certificate in Autism course.

When not at work, Tanya enjoys spending time with her husband and son and socialising with friends and family.

Andrew qualified at UCH London in 1987 and has worked at his own private practice in Surrey since qualifying. He is a firm believer that a visit to the dentist can and should be fun.

Andrew has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and smile makeovers. He has completed extensive year-long training courses, and gained certification in cosmetic dentistry at the Chris Orr Academy.

Andrew has extensive knowledge in all aspects of dentistry including Invisalign, and enjoys being able to transform his patients’ smiles.

Andrew likes treating nervous patients and children, putting them at ease and demonstrating that dentistry doesn’t have to be painful or difficult. Andrew is looking forward to meeting the patients at ABC and working with the team.

Dr Claudia Bortolaia graduated with honours in Dentistry in 1999 from the University of Pisa, Italy.

Practice Limited to Orthodontics

On graduation, she took a special interest in Orthodontics, limiting her practice to this discipline. Now with more than 20 years of experience as an orthodontist, her knowledge and skills in this speciality are comprehensive and extensive.  In 2000 she was granted a scholarship to join a post-graduate course at the Royal Dental College at the University of Aarhus, Denmark, under the direction of Prof. Birthe Melsen, a world-wide expert in orthodontic science. On her return to Italy, in 2001, she was mentored by Dr Francesco Pedetta, an orthodontist who had specialised at the University of Pennsylvania and taught her the American approach to orthodontics. She has also completed an internship in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Siena, Italy.

Claudia’s vast experience enables her to work fluently and creatively with both adults and children, using of a wide range of both removable and fixed appliances, tailoring her plans to the precise needs of each individual patient. Claudia is fodn of early interceptive treatments, when they are needed and believes strongly in prevention of more severe orthodontic issues.

Claudia is known for her gentle manner and fierce attention to detail in treatment planning, personally overseeing and implementing every stage of treatment.

In 2002 she completed her initial degree in dentistry from Guy’s and King’s college hospital in London.  This was followed by several years in general practice after which she then became  a member of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery teams of Sidcup and Orpington Hospitals and the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford.  In that time, she gained her Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of London.  Urvi then went on to gain further extensive experience in Paediatric dentistry at Bart’s and the Royal London Hospital.

Specialist Orthodontic training was then undertaken at Guy’s and King’s College Hospital and Kingston Hospital starting in 2007.  Whilst training she gained a Master of Science degree in Orthodontics and Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.  This then enabled registration as a Specialist Orthodontist with the General Dental Council in 2009 and has been very happy working as a Specialist Orthodontist ever since.

Urvi has been keen to stay up to date with the latest techniques and innovations through continuing professional development by way of conferences, meetings and study with all types of treatment for children and adults.

As a mum of three, she enjoys time with her family, cooking, exercising and skiing.  Life outside of work has given her the benefit of understanding the value of orthodontic treatment to people in all walks of life.

Mihaela has been in dentistry for over 25 years and is one of our most experienced dental nurses. She is incredibly passionate about patient care. Utilising her warm and friendly approach, she endeavours to make all patients feel welcome and at home at ABC Dental. In her spare time, she loves cooking especially baking, travelling reading and being in nature.

Marco has over 12 years experience working as an Oral Surgeon and has a special interest in ‘all on four’, otherwise known as teeth in a day. He has completed a PhD in Implantology and Implant Prosthodontics. He is meticulous with attention to detail and strives for clinical excellence.

George was awarded the prestigious MClinDent in Peridontology with Distinction from The Royal London Hospital in 2007. He was subsequently offered a clinical tutor position at this leading institute and now takes on periodontal referrals at our practice. George is able to treat the full spectrum of gum conditions including bleeding gums, gum recession and ‘gummy’ smiles where re-contouring may be required.

Claudia joined ABC Dental Surgery in July 2023 bringing with her over 14years experience working in the dental industry; to develop her skills and understanding of dental treatments Claudia qualified as a dental nurse over 10years ago and now solely works as a dental receptionist. She particularly enjoys meeting all our patients and helping assist them with their appointments and any queries they may have and aims to provide each patient with great customer service. In her spare time Claudia enjoys walks and travelling to different countries.

Claudia speaks 4 other languages in addition to English: Spanish, Portuguese and French and a little Italian.

Dr Bal Nandra is a highly respected Specialist Orthodontist based in Harley Street (London), Surrey, and Fulham. She is renowned for her expertise in complex Invisalign cases, dentofacial orthopaedics, cosmetic smile makeovers and paediatric growth modification. Dr Bal is proficient in all orthodontic systems and has particular expertise in Lingual Braces, Damon Braces, and fixed ceramic braces.With a modern and meticulous eye for detail, Dr Bal uniquely blends the management of facial proportions and dental structures to optimise facial harmony and smile aesthetics.

She obtained her primary dental qualifications from the University of Birmingham, graduating in 2015. Following this, she joined the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery teams in Liverpool, Birmingham, and Cardiff, during which she gained Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Dr Bal then undertook specialist orthodontic training at the prestigious UCL Eastman Dental Institute in London and the Western Sussex Hospital Trust in Chichester. During her training, she completed a Master of Clinical Dentistry (MClinDent) in Orthodontics and gained Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) from the Royal College of Surgeons of England, allowing her to register as a Specialist Orthodontist with the General Dental Council.

Dr Bal is particularly passionate about the management of paediatric malocclusion and provides early “interceptive” orthodontic treatment for children aged 7 to 10. She advocates for early orthodontic intervention when clinically appropriate, believing that timely treatment is key to achieving the best long-term outcomes. She also utilises aligner therapy for children and teenagers, offering a comfortable and discreet alternative to traditional brackets and wires; helping young patients gain confidence in their smiles. In addition, Dr Bal has specialist expertise in restorative, implant-based dentistry, achieving outstanding results for her patients.

Beyond her clinical work, Dr Bal regularly attends national and international orthodontic congresses. She is an active member of the European Orthodontic Society, the British Lingual Orthodontic Society, and the American Association of Orthodontists. She is also the founder of The Orthodontic Study Club (OSC) on Harley Street, which supports ongoing learning and mentorship for newly qualified orthodontists.

Dr Bal has published scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, presented research at international conferences in Australia, the USA, and Europe, and has received multiple awards for her contributions to the field of dentistry.

Outside of her professional life, Dr Bal is a mother to her son, Beau. She enjoys gardening, staying fit, and horse riding.