Meet The Team

All our team adhere to the rules governing the profession under strict guidance from the General Dental Council (GDC) “Standards for Dental Professionals” and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) who regulate and inspect dental practices.

Claire Nightingale

MSc, BDS (Hons), FDS (Orth) RCS (UK), MOrth RCS (Edin), FDS RCS (Eng)

NHS Consultant and Specialist in Orthodontics
General Dental Council Registration Number: 64354
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Claire Nightingale, a highly experienced and multiple prize-winning orthodontist, including “Best Principal, London” in the Private Dentistry Awards, 2022 and “Orthodontist of the Year, London, 2019” in the GHP Private Healthcare Awards, decided to become an orthodontist at the age of 12, having been inspired by fantastic care from her own dentist. She qualified as a dentist over 30 years ago, from Newcastle University (1989) and completed her specialist training as an orthodontist at Bristol University (1996). She is the Portman-Dentex partner at Queen’s Gate Orthodontics and combines private practice in South Kensington with an NHS Consultant post at Watford General Hospital.

Dr Owen Jermyn

BDS Hons (NUI), MSc Orthodontics, MMedEd, MFDS (RCS Eng), MOrth (RCS Eng), FDS Orth (RCS Eng), FHEA
NHS Consultant and Specialist in Orthodontics
General Dental Council Registration Number: 259301

Owen offers a wide range of orthodontic treatment including traditional and contemporary techniques. He has a particular interest in complex orthodontic cases such as those with developmentally missing teeth and history of gum disease, working alongside Restorative dental specialists to achieve excellent aesthetic outcomes.

He graduated from University College Cork in Ireland with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, where he was awarded multiple prizes including the IDC Prize for Clinical Medical Sciences in Dentistry, the Dr Hayes Medal for Oral Surgery, and the Henry Schein medal in Oral Surgery, as well as the title of University Scholar.

Dr Saara Majid

BDS
General Dentist
General Dental Council Registration Number: 264001

Dr Saara is passionate about transforming smiles and helping patients feel confident.

She graduated with honours from the University of Central Lancashire and has since completed a range of postgraduate courses to further her clinical expertise. She is currently undertaking both a Diploma in Advanced Operative Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry and a Diploma in Orthodontics.

Dr Saara is particularly skilled at putting nervous patients and children at ease, turning dental visits into calm, positive experiences. She also dedicates time to mentoring young dentists at the start of their careers, offering guidance and support as they grow in confidence and clinical skill.

Patricia Babb

Qual- National Certificate NEBDN 1996
Dental Nurse / Receptionist
General Dental Council Registration Number: 156988

Pat qualified as a dental nurse in November 1996 at Lambeth College, London. She has experience in both NHS and private dental practice, including paediatric dentistry, at the Chelsea and Westminster, and Northwick Park Hospitals. She is passionate about dentistry and enjoys working with and helping others. During her career, she has worked in various roles, including practice management, and reception, and enjoys her role as an orthodontic nurse.

Her hobbies include travel, reading, cooking, socialising and (very occasionally) swimming.

Klaudja Kolaj

Trainee Dental Nurse

Klaudia is a fully qualified dentist and trained in Turkey, graduating in 2022 She is studying for exams to register in the UK and in the meantime, we are lucky to have her be part of our team. Klaudja speaks Albanian, Spanish and Turkish, in addition to English. She enjoys eating (especially if it doesn’t involve cooking); travelling and shopping.

Viola Carli Viola

Practice Manager

Viola Carli Viola joined the practice in 2024 as a part time receptionist and is now Practice Manager, in addition to working part time as a hair stylist. She speaks Italian in addition to English. In her spare time she loves to read, sing and knit.

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75A Queens Gate, London SW7 5JT
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