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Keppel Advanced Dentistry, 1 Cedar Rd, Sutton SM2 5DA

Meet The Team

We are committed to making sure each and every patient receives the best service, specifically tailored to their individual needs.

Meet The Team Keppel Advanced Dentistry

Dr. Tom Keppel – Clinical Director

BA BDENTSC (Dublin) – GDC No: 68586

I have been working as a cosmetic and restorative dentist at Keppel Dentistry in Sutton, Surrey for nearly 20 years, as well as Harley Street in Central London. I want to help you to have a smile that not only looks great, but that functions perfectly as well, ensuring that you look and feel your best.

I help people to ensure that they have healthy teeth and they maintain them. I want to prevent dental caries and tooth decay as much as possible, as well as oral cancer. Dental health and reducing tooth decay is the starting point for any good dental treatment.

I trained at Trinity College, Dublin and later gained a further post graduate qualification at the renowned Eastman Dental Hospital. I continue my professional development by attending courses in the UK and internationally.

My enthusiasm for continuing education led me to the Pankey Institute and Spear Education in the USA, as well as the renowned Eastman Hospital in London. By increasing my knowledge and skills I have been able to offer a much wider range of treatments to the highest quality.

Memberships and Affiliations:

  • British Dental Association.
  • British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Courses attended:

  • Eastman Advanced Restorative Course.
  • Eastman Implant Course.
  • Hornbrook Group USA.
  • Pankey Institute.
  • Spear Institute, Scotsdale Arizona.
“My team and I do not rush, if you are nervous or anxious we help you relax. We make you feel valued and genuinely cared for. Ultimately, many of our patients get the new found confidence and fabulous feeling of well-being that a fantastic, natural-looking smile provides.”

Specialist Dentists

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Dr. Carl Manhem

Specialist Dentist – DDS (Sweden) GDC No: 75322

Lecturer at Eastman Dental Institute.
Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Sweden and Denmark.

Dr Manhem qualified from the Dental College, University of Gothenburg, Sweden in 1983. His main interest within odontology was Oral Surgery, which led to the specialist training program in Oral Surgery. He completed his specialisation in Oral Surgery in 1994 at the University of Linköping, Sweden. After working in two university hospitals – the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Stockholm, Sweden and in Aarhus, Denmark as Assistant Professor, he moved to London in 1998.

During this period he also worked at several Implant clinics, and in a private hospital as a consultant, treating a variety complex cases. Since 1998, he has worked at the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London and from June 1999 at ICED – EDI, University College London.

Major cases and patients who require treatment with general anaesthesia are treated at the Harley Street Clinic Hospital, London. His main clinical interests are Implantology, Reconstructive Surgery and Orthognathic Surgery.

  • Specialist in Oral Surgery and Surgical Dentistry – UK.
  • Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – Sweden.
  • Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – Denmark.
  • Honorary Clinical Lecturer, Eastman Dental Institute, University College London.
  • Director Implantology Step-by-Step Course Programme, CPD, Eastman Dental Institute – International Centre of Excellence in Dentistry, University College London.
  • Consultant, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden.
  • Private Practice – London, UK, Sweden and Denmark.

Carl has appeared on the popular TV show ‘Embarrassing Bodies’

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Dr. Meenal Patel

BDS Hons (LON) BSc Hons (KCL)

Meenal is a highly accomplished private general dentist with a special interest in aesthetic and advanced restorative dentistry. Based in multiple locations across London, she excels in handling referrals for complex restorative cases and transforming countless smiles. 

She qualified with Honours from Bart’s and The London School of Dentistry after studying at King’s College London, where she earned an Honours in Pharmacology. Committed to continuous improvement, Meenal has completed numerous international postgraduate training courses in Advanced Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry, ensuring she stays at the forefront of her field. 

She is an Active Member of StyleItaliano, a worldwide community of dentists with a focus on quality and education. As a national lecturer and key opinion leader in aesthetic dentistry, Meenal is involved in hands-on courses throughout the UK and showcases live case demonstrations in surgery. Recently, she has also co-authored in the Style Italiano Yearbook. 

She has been awarded as a “Centre of Excellence” for digitally designed composite smile makeovers and continues to be a leading provider of direct and indirect composite veneers in the UK.

Associate Dentists

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Dr. Amir Vahdat

ASSOCIATE DENTIST – GDC NO. 204332

Amir, a highly skilled dentist with over 20 years of experience, sets exceptional standards in dental care. His expertise spans a wide range, including: general dentistry implants full-mouth rehabilitation smile makeovers restorative dentistry. Renowned for his gentle, relaxed, and informal approach, Amir ensures that every patient receives consistent and excellent care. In the realm of his artistry and craftsmanship, he is recognised for creating bespoke, facially driven smiles, bringing your best possible smile to life.

His love and dedication to patients, coupled with a passion for dentistry, motivate him to stay abreast of the latest advancements by regularly engaging with postgraduate dental trainings and adopting new technical methods. Outside dentistry, Amir has a passion for travelling and exploring the world. He also enjoys following the buzz of Premier League.

Consultant Anaesthetist

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Dr. Priya Suaris

Sedation Specialist

Our Aesthetic Director Dr. Priya Suaris graduated from Imperial School of Medicine in 1995 and has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Her interest in aesthetics stems from spending a good deal of her professional time with plastic surgeons in her role as a Consultant Anaesthetist.

She is a busy mother of two and understands how difficult it is to find time to look after ourselves. That’s why she believes in evidence-based treatments with a proven track record, no gimmicks – just a realistic approach to slowing down ageing. She believes that aesthetic treatments should always look natural, enhancing appearance rather than altering it, and her personal aesthetic philosophy is a “less is more” attitude to injectables.

Come and meet her at a series of informal launch events where she will explain how treatments work and which would best suit your needs.

Other Team Members

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Janina Buraitiene – Dental Hygienist

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Josheka – Dental Nurse

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Charmaine – Orthodontic Therapist

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Renata – Treatment Coordinator

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Charlotte – Practice Manager