Meet Our Team
DR CHONG LIM BDS (National U. of Singapore) MSc in Periodontics (Eastman Dental Inst., UCL) MSc (Distinction) in Dental Implantology (U. of Bristol) GDC No. 70007 Chong, our implant surgeon, and periodontist have been on the GDC specialist list since 1999. For the last two decades, he has been collaborating with dental professionals in centers of excellence in Singapore, Harley Street and for the last 15 years, in the Richmond, Kew and Twickenham area. Chong is well-respected by his colleagues and known as much for his implant and periodontal expertise as for his consistent professional ethics. Chong received rigorous training in the early ‘90s and is experienced in implant surgery and other advanced implant augmentation procedures, such as bone grafting and sinus lifting, which help us achieve optimal clinical success. He is also heavily involved in training colleagues who are interested in improving their skills in these areas. In addition to always learning, he actively supports continuing professional development for his colleagues and is involved in the provision of postgraduate implant education. Chong lectures regularly, both nationally and internationally, and is a speaker for the ITI, the AIC, and regional dental study clubs and associations. He has two part-time academic university teaching posts. Chong is a Senior Clinical Teaching Fellow at University College London (Eastman Dental Institute) and is also a Clinical Lecturer for the Master of Science (Dental Implantology ) at the University of Bristol.
DR ESTELA BAZ Lic Odont (Barcelona) MClinDent (UCL, Eastman Dental Institute). With Special interest in Periodontology GDC Number: 208972 Estela received her original dental training from the University of Barcelona where she was exposed to different dental specialties and in particular, oral surgery and periodontics. A decade of clinical work in the UK took her to care for private practices on the South West Coast and in Central London. During this time, she furthered her clinical and diagnostic skills with the intensive practical implant and periodontal hands-on training from world-renowned experts locally and from across Europe. She has performed hundreds of advanced periodontal and implant treatment cases before and during her three-year full-time attendance (European Federation of Periodontology accredited) Master’s Degree in Clinical Dentistry in Periodontology. Estela provides a wide range of periodontal (gum) treatment, from conservative non-surgical therapy to complex regenerative gum surgeries, as well as aesthetic gum procedures. She excels both in tooth-saving surgeries and in cosmetic surgeries to cover receding gums and to treat sensitive teeth. Estela has always preferred a friendly, sympathetic approach in attending to her patients when it comes to offering gum and implant therapeutic treatment, in line with the approach of the Team at Pi DRC.
DR ROS O’LEARY BDent Sci. (Dublin Dental Hospital, Trinity College) MSc in Periodontics (Eastman Dental Inst., UCL) GDC No. 58670 Ros has been on the GDC specialist list since its inception in 1999, limiting her clinical practice to periodontics for over 20 years. She is highly experienced in the treatment of gum disease and understands that patient involvement in the process of periodontal care is the key to success. Ros is a recognized opinion leader in her field, established over many years as a referral specialist. She has previously served as a lecturer in the Eastman Dental Hospital and continues to present nationally for organizations including the British Dental Association, British Society of Periodontology, and the ITI. She is also an expert witness for the Dental Defence Union and provides periodontal support for litigation cases. Ros served as a council member for the British Society of Periodontology until 2017 and was a regional clinical services adviser for BUPA Dental Care until 2019. She is passionate about promoting periodontal awareness to the general public.
OLGA GDC No. 151370 Olga is our Clinic Coordinator, who has worked with many experienced clinicians and specialists alike during her two-decade career in dentistry. Olga continues to pursue continual professional development with great enthusiasm, with a particular focus on implant treatment and patient care. She is fully qualified to manage and implement the ever-changing regulations surrounding medical emergencies and infection control and she is responsible for overseeing our internal audit processes, designed to review and improve our clinical protocols. Olga works tirelessly and diligently to ensure our patients have a pleasant and successful experience with us during their treatment visits. Patients often notice and comment on the level of dedication that she proudly applies in the name of customer care.
NICOLE When she first joined us, Nicole brought along her many years of experience in the hospitality and prestige car industry. Having been used to providing consistent customer service in the past, Nicole continues with her upbeat and cheerful approach whether it is assisting new visitors with directions or dealing with patient inquiries on the telephone. She is the front and certainly one of the important cogs of this small team.