We believe great dental care begins with strong relationships. From the moment you walk through our doors, our team works together to ensure you feel informed, comfortable, and valued. Learn more about the dedicated individuals working behind the scenes to keep your smile healthy and bright.
Ash is the Lead Clinician at Long Hanborough Dental Practice. A highly experienced general dental practitioner, he is committed to providing exceptional care and a personalised experience for every patient.
Ash graduated with Honours from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Dental Institute (King’s College London) in 2004. After working in several practices, he took over Long Hanborough Dental Practice in 2008 and has since developed it into the thriving practice it is today.
He is committed to ongoing professional development, having completed numerous postgraduate courses, including the renowned Chris Orr Cosmetic and Aesthetic Restorative Dental Certificate and a Diploma in Orthodontics. This enables him to provide fixed braces and Invisalign clear aligners for both adults and children.
Ash has also placed and restored over 2,000 dental implants and mentors dentists across the UK in advanced and complex implant surgical techniques.
“I absolutely get so much satisfaction from providing good quality, painless dental care and a personalised level of service to my patients. I particularly enjoy improving confidence by creating great smiles.”
Dr Patel qualified from GKT Dental School in 2004. She has worked as a general dentist for five years in practices in London,Worcester and Oxfordshire. She has recently completed her masters with distinction (MClinDent) in periodontology at the renowned UCL Eastman Dental Institute. Her practice is now limited to the treatment of gum disease (periodontal disease), gum surgery and the placement of dental implants. She is currently working in this capacity at various dental practices in Oxfordshire Dr Patel enjoys travelling, reading and spending time with her family.
Graduating, in 1984, from the best dental school north of the Tyne, Richard spent the first years of his working life mining rich seams of decay nestled in the shade of the cooling towers of first Slough, then Didcot. Now having been in Long Hanborough for almost 22 years, Richard is content to be known as the antique of the practice, though he is no Chippendale. A lifelong Manchester United and Wigan Warriors fan, his slow northern migration stopped over thirty years ago, when he arrived in West Oxfordshire. Despite having lived over half his life in the county, he accepts he will always be a “blowin,” and he seeks to provide empathic and compassionate dental care for the local community in the evening of his career.
Nikhil graduated from the University of Bristol in 2018. The following year he completed his Dental Foundation Training, as part of the London Deanery. He worked with a wide variety of patients, many of whom were anxious; his calm, empathetic nature helped to put them at ease. Since then, he joined our practice and is a valued member of the team. He is committed to further learning and constantly keeps up to date with new techniques. Nikhil is currently completing a Diploma in Restorative Dentistry, allowing him to effectively provide aesthetic and minimally invasive dentistry, including reconstruction with white fillings, tooth whitening, veneers, crowns, bridges and dentures. In his spare time he enjoys keeping fit, travelling and cooking.
I graduated from Birmingham Dental Hospital in 2019 and have worked in general practice since. I regularly attend courses allowing me to keep up to date with new techniques. I enjoy many aspects of Dentistry and especially have a keen interest in cosmetic work. I have completed a year-long post graduate course in Advanced Operative Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
I enjoy working with patients, taking the time to understand their needs and feel that my friendly and empathetic nature allow me to build strong rapports with them.
In my spare time, I enjoy keeping fit with regular classes in yoga, boxing and Zumba. I love travelling and spending time with my friends and family.
Growing up with gappy and missing teeth made me feel incredibly self-conscious. After getting braces, I was finally able to smile with confidence—and that experience inspired me to help others achieve the same transformation. I became a dental professional to support people on their own journeys to a healthier, more confident smile.
I have a particular passion for restorative and aesthetic dentistry. There’s something incredibly rewarding about fixing broken teeth and creating beautiful smiles—it’s what keeps me coming back every day.
Outside of work, I’m happiest when I’m immersed in nature, whether it’s hiking woodland trails or standing on top of a mountain. I also enjoy reading, watching movies, staying active, and discovering great food.
My favourite film is Fight Club, and while I like to think I’m brave, I’ll admit I’ve got a bit of a phobia when it comes to sharks. And maybe, just maybe, a little fear of being too powerful…
I qualified from Sheffield University in 2010 and since then I have gained extensive experience in General Practice. I love making every dental visit friendly, relaxed and comfortable for my patients and I am very much a family dentist, treating patients of all ages.
I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of general dentistry and am especially focused on building rapport and strong relationships with my patients. My aim is not to provide ‘single tooth dentistry’ but to help you look after your oral health as a whole and I am passionate about a prevention-based approach to suit individual needs as well as minimally invasive dentistry. I enjoy keeping with latest development in dentistry by attending courses.
In my spare time, I am a huge foodie, I very much enjoy trying new food places and my idea of a perfect Saturday is a food market followed by a few hours in a cosy coffee spot reading and sipping a cortado.
Pav graduated from the University of Manchester in 2016 and has gained extensive experience in both primary and secondary care settings across the UK. This included three years providing advanced oral surgery within the hospital setting. He has completed a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry and is currently enrolled on the MSc in Dental Implantology at the University of Bristol, where he has achieved Distinctions in both Years 1 and 2, in addition to receiving the award for the highest-scoring postgraduate student.
With nearly a decade of clinical and surgical experience, Pav has performed more than 10,000 tooth extractions, including complex surgical procedures such as impacted wisdom teeth removal. He has also placed and restored over 2,000 dental implants, helping patients restore both function and confidence. His expertise extends to bone grafting, sinus augmentation and full-arch implant rehabilitation, enabling him to successfully manage even the most complex cases.
Alongside his clinical practice, Pav mentors dentists across the UK in advanced implant and oral surgery techniques. He has presented his work internationally and has been published in leading dental journals, reflecting his commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and continuous professional development.
Pav is known for his calm, gentle and reassuring approach, particularly with nervous patients and those requiring complex treatment. He has been recognised by both patients and colleagues for his compassionate care, receiving nominations for excellence in patient care. He believes outstanding dentistry begins with listening, ensuring every treatment plan is carefully tailored to each patient’s individual needs, goals and expectations.
Outside dentistry, Pav enjoys travelling, keeping fit and playing squash whenever he can. Before becoming a dentist, he was a professional dancer and met his wife on a wedding dance floor in 2016.
Mary is overseas qualified dentist from 2013. She has qualified from Dr MGR medical university. She has wealth of experience as General Dentist(Overseas) Mary is registered as a dental hygienist and therapist with General Dental Council, UK and works in this capacity.
She is a cheerful person who enjoys making her patients comfortable in the dental chair and aims to provide the best care. She is passionate about oral health education and tailors it to the patient needs and in turn helps them to maintain good oral health.
Outside of practice she enjoys spending time with family and listening to music.
Louise Cole NEBDN 2002 Louise is a qualified dental nurse with over 18 years experience within the NHS and private dental practices. Louise also has additional qualifications in oral health education. Louise has worked at Long Hanborough Dental Practice for over eleven years. She has been working as the practice manager for 9 years, she is a dedicated loyal member of staff who strives to ensure the successful running of the dental practice In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and swimming.
