Our Team
We’re proud of the eminent team of Consultants, Specialists and Dental Surgeons working at the Harley Street Oral Reconstruction Centre. They are widely recognised as leaders in their field and are highly regarded within the world of dentistry.
All of our Hygienists, Nursing and Support Staff are highly qualified and experienced in equal measure, helping to cultivate a professional and caring environment at our dentists in Harley Street.
Our happy and healthy patients remain loyal to the Harley Street Oral Reconstruction Centre, recognising our dedication, professionalism and ongoing commitment to the highest level of dental healthcare.
Dr Malcolm Schaller
Specialist in Oral Surgery and Prosthodontics (GDC No. 46615)
Malcolm Schaller is a specialist oral surgeon, prosthodontist and dental surgeon who trained in the UK at Guys Hospital (University of London )and Toronto Dental School (University of Toronto ) in North America. His main interests are in the reconstruction of the missing dentition, cosmetic and aesthetic improvement of the mouth and teeth, and the reconstruction of teeth and jawbones using implants and bone grafting techniques.
He is one of the pioneers in using modern implant reconstruction methods in the UK and has had over 30 years of experience in this field. Dr Schaller has lectured both nationally and internationally on implant dentistry and is a member of the American Dental Society of London (Past President); American Dental Society of Europe (Past Vice President); Royal Society of Medicine and other eminent organisations (detailed below).
Memberships & Associations:
- American Dental Society of Osseointegration (http://www.osseo.org)
- European Association of Osseointegration (http://www.eao.org)
- American Dental Society of Europe (http://www.ads-eu.org)
- International College of Prosthodontists (http://www.icp-org.com)
- British Association of Oral Surgeons (http://www.baos.org.uk)
- Royal Society of Medicine (http://www.rsm.ac.uk)
Professor Nikos Donos
Specialist in Periodontics (GDC No. 79114) DDS, MS, FHEA, FDSRCSEng, PhD
Professor Nikos Donos is the Chair of Periodontology & Implant Dentistry, the Director of Clinical Research, the Head of the Centre for Oral Clinical Research, and the Lead for the Centre of Oral Immunobiology & Regenerative Medicine at the Institute of Dentistry, Barts & The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). Prof. Donos is also the Director of the ITI scholarship Centre and the Director of the Osteology Research Scholarship Centre, both at QMUL.
In 2009, Professor Donos has been awarded the title of Honorary Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry in Hong Kong, in 2012 the title of Adjunct Professor at the Dental School, Griffith University in Australia, in 2015 the title of Honorary Professor at UCL-Eastman Dental Institute and in 2019 the title of Honorary Professor, School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Australia.
In 2011, Professor Donos was awarded the prestigious International Association for Dental Research (IADR)-Periodontology Group Award in Periodontal Regenerative Medicine and in 2019 the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Clinical Research Award for his contribution as co-author for “outstanding published scientific manuscript with direct clinical relevance and application to the practice of periodontics”.
Professor Donos is the Immediate Past President of the British Society of Periodontology & Implant Dentistry (BSP), a board member at the Osteology Foundation- Switzerland, and the Academic Representative at the Committee for Association of Dental Implantology (ADI)(UK).
Professor Donos is involved as an editorial board member in international peer-reviewed journals in the field of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry where he has published more than 240 scientific publications. Professor Donos is/has also been involved in a number of consensus conferences for both the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and the European Association of Osseointegration (EAO) which provide the most up-to-date evidence based information for different clinical situations in the respective fields.
The clinical expertise of Professor Donos is in the field of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. Within the clinical setting, Prof Donos provides advanced treatment modalities to patients suffering from severe periodontal (gum) disease. Those include all steps for the treatment of periodontal disease including periodontal and bone tissue regeneration and replacement of missing teeth with dental implants. Professor Donos is also providing periodontal plastic surgery procedures for the treatment of gingival (gum) recession and coverage of exposed root surfaces. Furthermore, Professor Donos has the experience and clinical reputation for the non-surgical and surgical treatment of peri-implant diseases (peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis). All the above clinical problems and their treatments are topics that Professor Donos regularly covers in his lectures on a national and international level.
Professor Lambis Petridis
Specialist Prosthodontist, Restorative & Implant treatment (GDC No. 218012) DDS, MS, Cert Prosthodont, PhD, FHEA
Professor Petridis is a Dentist, Consultant and Specialist Prosthodontist providing high quality, evidence-based dental care to patients requiring replacement of lost teeth or reconstruction of their worn teeth or smile make-overs. He specializes in simple or extensive prosthetic rehabilitation of missing, broken or worn teeth with either tooth or implant supported bridges, as well as aesthetic smile make-overs with bleaching and veneers. He also attends the needs of General dentistry for his patients.
Professor Petridis completed a 3-year specialisation Programme in Prosthodontics (1997) and acquired a Master of Science Degree (1998) at Tufts University, Boston, U.S.A. He has over 25 years of experience in private practice treating patients for various simple or complex restorative needs in a holistic way.
Dr Petridis is currently serving as a Professor and Chair of Prosthodontics at the famous UCL Eastman Dental Institute. He is also an Honorary Consultant in the UCLH Trust where he supervises and leads the treatment of patients at the Eastman Dental Hospital. He has authored and co-authored a number of scientific papers published in international peer-reviewed journals, and lectures nationally and internationally on the field of Prosthodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry.
Professor Petridis is currently registered with the GDC, in the Prosthodontics specialist list, and is also on the list of recognized specialists in Prosthodontics issued by the European Prosthodontic Association. He is a member of the International College of Prosthodontists, the Academy of Osseointegration and the European Prosthodontic Association, as well as an Affiliate of the European Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry. He is also a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI).
Memberships & Associations:
- International College of Prosthodontists (http://www.icp-org.com)
- Academy of Osseointegration (http://www.osseo.org)
- European Prosthodontic Association (http://www.epadental.org)
- International Team for Implantology (http://www.iti.org)
More information can be found on his professional website www.iSmile.pro
Linda Schaller
Dental Surgeon with a specialist interest Facial Aesthetics (GDC No. 57349)
Linda qualified from Guy’s Hospital in 1982 as a dental surgeon and worked as an associate in the NHS and private practice. Since 2001, she has divided her time between private practice and Guy’s Hospital where she works as a clinical teacher. Linda has twelve years experience in practising non-surgical aesthetic treatments with an aim to offer bespoke and tailored treatment to suit her patients’ needs. These treatments enhance and provide natural looking results.
Caroline Venables
Practice Manager
Gabi Timofte
Treatment Coordinator
Gabi is our new Treatment Coordinator. Gabi was appointed as the head nurse at Harley Street Oral Reconstruction Centre in 2018 after joining us in 2016. Gabi had previously worked in the NHS and private practice and came with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Gabi is trained and qualified in Sedation, Radiography, Implant Surgery and is a Phlebotomist.
Bozena Pluskota
Dental Hygienist (GDC No. 124175)
Bozena is a Dental Hygienist at the Harley Street Oral Reconstruction Centre since 2014. Bozena has fourteen years of experience working in the dental industry. After training and working as a dental nurse for many years, she went on to gain her dental hygienist qualification in 2012. She is regularly attending a variety of courses to keep up to date with new approaches in her field of expertise.
Bozena works closely with our dentists and provides a wide range of treatments from general scale and stain removal to advanced gum disease management. Bozena’s approach is professional, friendly and she treats every patient as an individual. She understands that for some people dental treatment can be stressful and anxiety inducing. Her aim is to help them overcome such feelings and to develop effective ways of achieving and maintaining good oral health. In her spare time Bozena enjoys cooking , travelling and spending time with friends and family.
Janet Donos
Dental Hygienist (GDC 5945)
Janet is a resident Dental Hygienist at 152 Harley Street Oral Reconstruction Centre. Janet has qualified from School of Dental Hygiene from the Royal Dental College, University of Aarhus, Denmark in 1993. Over the years, Janet has worked as part of multi-disciplinary teams developing experience with different types of patient cohorts, from children to medically compromised patients. For the past 20 years, Janet has been working in close collaboration with Specialists in Periodontics and Prosthodontics and, as part of the team, is providing treatment of patients suffering from periodontal (gum) disease and peri-implantitis. Furthermore, Janet places great emphasis in prevention and establishing individualised maintenance/recall oral health programs which support her patients in their everyday oral care routine and facilitate the long term compliance.
Janet has a kind, gentle and encouraging nature which is a key to her success in maintaining high level of oral health amongst her patients. Janet is passionate in maintaining her skills and knowledge up-to-date and since her graduation has been attending a number of major national and international conferences in the field of Periodontology, Implant Dentistry and Dental Hygiene.
Mahya Mohammadi
Dental Hygienist (GDC 253556)
Nataliya Scott
Dental Hygienist (GDC 217448)
Nataliya Scott qualified as a Dental Hygienist and Therapist at King’s College Hospital in London. She started her dental career over fifteen years ago. During her training at King’s she gained experience in Outreach Community Clinics and King’s departments including Adult Therapy, Paediatric and Medically Complex Patients. Prior to her dental career, Nataliya acquired a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Linguistics of English language and worked as a translator in a medico-legal field, which led to her keen interest in Dental Law and Ethics. Nataliya also completed “Lidcombe” and “Indirect Speech and Language Therapy” that are particularly helpful for Dentally Anxious patients. Her positive and prevention-based approach helps to keep her patients relaxed, motivated and happy.
Veera
Petuhhova
Vera joined Harley Street Oral Reconstruction Centre in 2018 after 8 years in Private Dentistry. Vera holds qualifications in radiography and sedation and is an implant and surgical nurse. Vera has experience in all aspects of dentistry and has a special interest in Periodontics, Hygiene, and Oral Health.
Dental Nurse (GDC 255579)
Kate
Smith
She has worked for Dr Schaller for 33 years and has a special interest in dental implant surgery.
Dental Nurse (GDC 138156)
Olga
Velikanova
Olga joined us in 2020 after a background of working in hospitality. Olga is working towards an NVQ in dental nursing and has experience with Periodontal, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, and Surgical Dental procedures.
Dental Nurse (GDC 301156)
Magdalena
Walewacz
Dental Nurse (GDC 207609)
Sharde
Cummings
Trainee nurse
Karyn
Doherty
Receptionist
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