Plasma taken from recovered patients contains antibodies that recognise the virus and can reduce its growth. Dr Weinstein, our principal dentist, who had Covid back in March 2022 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, Michael and David. 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 - DipDent (Ancona), PGDip (Lond), MSc (Lond), FHEA - Specialist in Endodontics
Giuseppe is a UK registered Specialist in Endodontics. He is originally from Italy, where he qualified as a dental surgeon in 1994.
Giuseppe has spent most of his professional career in London and worked successfully with prestigious dental clinics, including Boots Dentalcare in Kensington and The Dental Clinic on the Strand. He also worked as Specialty Doctor in Endodontics at the Royal London Hospital.
Giuseppe undertook his post-graduate Endodontic training at Queen Mary, University of London. His MSc degree research project, an epidemiological study on root canal treatment, was published in the British Dental Journal.
Giuseppe is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is currently a Clinical Lecturer in Endodontics for the post-graduate programme at Queen Mary University.
Since 2018 Giuseppe has been a Council member of the British Endodontic Society and in 2021 was elected as European Representative for the Council. He is also a Specialist member of the European Society of Endodontology.
He lives in Wimbledon Park with his South African wife Onitha and his son Nicolas. He enjoys running, cooking and reading. He is also an enthusiastic football supporter.
Giuseppe joined our team in 2008 and welcomes referrals for diagnosis and management of all endodontic-related cases.
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Dr Giuseppe Di Filippo
Specialist in Endodontics
DipDent (Ancona), PGDip (Lond), MSc (Lond), FHEA
Dr Maria Retzepi - Specialist in Periodontics
Dr 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 - Special Interest 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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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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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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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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Oxana Lioubimova - Practice Manager
Oxana began her carrier in dentistry in 2012 as dental nurse in training. After qualifying in 2013 she continued her professional development working alongside some leading specialists in London. Keen to learn administrative aspect of the field, she moved on to front of house, gradually working her way up the ranks to business development lead and practice management roles.
Oxana oversees the daily running of the practice, setting goals and making sure the practice is achieving its targets and offering leadership to the team. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team, as well as a calm, collective, gentle and motivational nature.
Outside of work Oxana enjoys travelling, hiking, playing music and creating jewellery.
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Weronika Wrobel - Receptionist
With a diverse background in education and hospitality, Weronika brings a unique blend of skills and experience to the role of Dental Receptionist. She holds Master degree in Pedagogy and has been working as a childcare practitioner for 18 years. Her next career move was to work in hospitality where she gained an experience working at the hotel reception before applying for a position at Smiles.
At our practice Weronika is the first point of contact for patients, greeting them with a warm smile and ensuring that their experience is as pleasant and stress-free as possible. Her commitment to providing exceptional service and her attention to detail make her an invaluable member of the team, dedicated to supporting both the patients and the dental professionals she works with.
In her free time, Weronika enjoys travelling, which helps her stay balanced and energized, ready to provide the best care and service every day.
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