Plasma taken from recovered patients contains antibodies that recognise the virus and can reduce its growth. Dr Weinstein, our principal dentist, who had the virus back in March is now often donating plasma to help other people fight the virus.
Meet The Team
Morris is from South Africa where at the tender age of 22 years old, he graduated as a dentist from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. After two years in the army he arrived in London in 1982. In 1986 he established the Preventive Dental Practice in Southfields. The practice has grown from strength to strength based on its philosophy of total, gentle dental care. Morris has pursued his passion for quality and excellence studying the prevention of dental and gum disease, as well as developing his skills and knowledge in cosmetic techniques, orthodontics and dento-facial orthopaedics.
Morris is married to Gail who is a teacher. They have three sons Glen 25, Michael 22 and David 20. Gail is a keen walker and the boys are basketball fans whilst pursuing fitness and bodybuilding passions as well as martial arts. Morris is a keen cyclist, regularly taking part in international events most recently in France, Brazil and Italy. He has also completed several London marathons and triathlons always raising funds for his favourite charities.
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Dr Giuseppe Di Filippo - Dentist
Giuseppe is from Italy, where he qualified as a dental surgeon in 1994. He has spent most of his professional career in London and has worked successfully with prestigious dental clinics, including Boots Dentalcare in Kensington. He is highly experienced in Endodontics (root canal therapy) as well as general restorative dentistry.
Giuseppe was awarded a Masters in Endodontic Practice by the Queen Mary University of London and his research project on root canal treatment was published in the British Dental Journal. Giuseppe also worked as specialty doctor in Endodontics at the Royal London Hospital and he is currently a Clinical Lecturer at Queen Mary’s.
He lives in Wimbledon Park with his South African wife Onitha and his son Nicolas. He enjoys cooking, reading and visiting art galleries. He is also an enthusiastic football supporter.
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Dr Maria Retzepi - Specialist in Periodontics
Retzepi is a registered specialist in Periodontics and honorary Clinical Lecturer in Periodontology at the world-renowned UCL Eastman Dental Institute. She is the recipient of the most prestigious international awards in Dental Implantology, namely the 2009 European Association of Osseointegration Research Award and the 2010 Andre Schroeder Research Prize. She holds the Certificate of Clinical Specialisation in Periodontics and Master of Science in Oral Biology with distinction from the University of Athens, following completion of a three-year full time specialist training programme. She has further completed a clinical fellowship programme at the Department of Periodontology and Fixed Prosthodontics, University of Bern, Switzerland.
Maria received her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from the University College London Eastman Dental Institute for her innovative research on the effect of systemic diseases on osseointegration of dental implants and on bone regeneration. She is a Fellow of the International Team of Implantology and the Higher Education Academy and she is a member of the European Association of Osseointegration and the European Federation of Periodontology. She has several publications in international journals, serves as referee for the Journal of Clinical Periodontology and the Clinical Oral Implants Research and has lectured extensively to professional bodies on topics related to periodontology and dental implantology.
Maria joined the Smiles @ The Preventive Dental Practice in 2014 as a Specialist in Periodontics and welcomes referrals for consultation and treatment of periodontal and peri-implant diseases, including surgical and regenerative treatment, as well as periodontal plastic and cosmetic procedures.
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Dr Elizabeth Bassett - Specialist in Prosthodontics
I am a careful and considerate dentist who is always happy to talk through any questions with my patients. I listen to my patients and believe that dental treatment should be a collaboration between the dentist and the patient. I enjoy working with nervous and anxious patients and provide both family and cosmetic dentistry. The best part of my job involves working with my patients to get them the smile that they deserve so that they can feel confident about the health of their teeth.
After working in practice for a few years I travelled to Ghana and worked for a dental charity for four months where I provided dental care for communities who had no access to dental treatment. I trained staff to continue to care for patients after I left. I have raised money for Dentaid (a dental charity) by running the Great North Run several times and I believe that it is important to give my spare time to charitable work.
I graduated from the University of Sheffield. I have a Masters in Prosthodontics (crowns, bridges and dentures) from the University of Manchester and an interest in Dental Law and Ethics
When I’m not at work I’m often out running with my husband – I may be seen running home from work when I’m feeling energetic. I have a son called Reuben who was born in 2015 and I live up the road in Southfields with my husband Paul.
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Marcia Wesley Silva-Williams - Dental Hygienist
Marcia qualified from The Superior Health Institute of Alto Ave, Portugal in 2011.
Marcia is originally from Brazil, where she took her first steps into dentistry 20 years ago. She has a deep knowledge of the dental profession clinical & administration after working in several sectors of dental practices back in Brazil and especially in the UK.
Marcia takes pride in being both thorough & gentle with therapy provided by her, as well as putting nervous patients at ease throughout their hygiene experience, believing that good communication is essential at all times. She is a firm believer of patient education and this is key to her achieving some wonderful results with her long standing patient base.
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Mariana De Oliveira Santana - Dental Hygienist
Mariana began her career in 2008, when she graduated in dentistry in Brazil and she obtained her registration as Dental Hygienist after moving to UK. Mariana is a very dedicated hygienist who has a great rapport with her patients. With all her experience and enthusiasm, she looks forward to welcoming you to the practice.
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Paula Tanase - Receptionist
Paula is from Romania and she moved to London 9 years ago.
She has worked as both nurse and receptionist in private dental practices. Paula enjoys her role and she is always focused on the patient journey and in providing a high standard of customer service and business administration.
She joined our happy team in August 2020.
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Paula Tanase
Dental Receptionist
Kasia Mijal - Dental Assistant
Kasia is originally from Poland and she moved to London in 2011.
She obtained her Dental Nurse qualification and she joined our team in August 2020. Kasia has a particular interest in cosmetic dentistry, as well as endodontics and implants.
If you need a Root Canal Treatment or an Implant, Kasia will assist you in a calm and reassuring maneer, always with a smile. In her spare time, she is often seen reading books and listening to the music.
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Malgorzata Witek - Dental Surgery Assistant
Malgorzata is originally from Poland and has lived in London from year 2001. She is an integral part of our team since 2011. Malgorzata is fully qualified and GDC registered in London as a dental nurse.
Her main interests are within implants, orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry. She enjoys varied dentistry with Morris, and is focused on patient care and comfort. In her spare time she enjoys reading books, going to cinema with her friends and has a love for traveling.
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