Meet The Team – Smileright™ at The Barbican, City Of London

Dr Cristina Esteban

GDC Number: 219972

Dr Cristina Esteban qualified from University Alfonso X el Sabio in Spain in 2010 and after four years working as a General Dentist in the UK, she started a three years Master’s degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of UDIMA in Madrid which was completed with honours.

She has also successfully completed a Master’s in the most innovative invisible orthodontic techniques becoming a certified Invisalign provider. Cristina is also a specialist in Interceptive techniques for children, helping to correct the different types of malocclusions of the bones in short ages.

Dr Cristina is constantly attending conferences and courses to ensure that she always provides the latest techniques to her patients and can meet their individual expectations. She is a friendly but decided dentist who will always try to make the patient´s experience as easy as possible.

Cristina works as exclusive private Orthodontist in London and Brighton, treating children and adult patients, and she joined our team at Barbican and Basingstoke practices in 2018.

Dr Carol Mendoza

GDC Number: 254287

Dr Carol Mendoza originally qualified as a Dental Surgeon in 2000 at the University Major of San Simon – Bolivia, worked at her own dental practice in her country for over 10 years and then moved to the UK where she passed the ORE examinations to gain BDS/GDC qualifications in the UK (in fact the first Bolivian dentist to qualify in the UK). She also has a Diploma in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics – London Dental Institute, Harley Street.

Carol is a Dental Surgeon who is passionate about orthodontics, especially with adults, restoring the patient’s self confidence to smile again. She believes that there is no age barrier to starting orthodontic treatment and enjoys the challenge of difficult cases.

She also has a special interest in gum disease and other specialised gum treatments including those for periodontal diseases as she strongly believes that good dental health is based on good gum and bone health.

Carol takes great pleasure in meeting new patients and helping them to lose their fear of dentists and she has the ability to put even the most nervous patients at ease.

Carol covers all general dentistry treatments, focussing on
• Screening and early detection of oral cancer
• Minimally invasive procedures and preventative dentistry
• White fillings
• Veneers, crowns and bridges using porcelain and the latest ceramic materials

• Tooth extractions, surgical and wisdom teeth extractions
• Orthodontics (braces, aligners)
• Periodontal treatment (gum disease)
• Teeth whitening

She is a very calm, reliable and super friendly member of our Dental Team.

Carol enjoys travelling and knowing different cultures, swimming, dancing and listening to music.
Languages : English / Spanish / Portuguese

Dr Shana Sohal

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Shana graduated from Plymouth University in 2022. During her foundation year, she gained valuable experience in North Yorkshire before settling in London.

Passionate about advancing her skills, Shana is pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry, learning from industry leaders. She is also a certified Invisalign provider and qualified to offer Botox treatments.

Renowned for her warm and cheerful personality, Shana creates a welcoming environment that helps even the most anxious patients feel at ease. She prioritizes listening to her patients and carefully crafting personalized treatment plans to meet their unique needs.

Outside of dentistry, Shana enjoys football, traveling, and cooking, embracing her interests with enthusiasm and curiosity.

Dr Sotiria Moschopoulou

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Dr Sotiria Moschopoulou qualified from Dental School at AUTH University of Thessaloniki and has been working as a General Dentist in the UK ever since. After working as a general dentist for all these years, she decided that she was very passionate about Aesthetic Restorations (Veneers, Composite Bonding and Crowns) and Root Treatments. In autumn 2024, she started two one year long Diplomas in Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics.

She is also very passionate about educating patients in gum hygiene and the importance of keeping the gums healthy to give longevity to the dentition. After completing a Periodontics Course for Level 1 Dental Practitioners, she is even more passionate in providing Deep Periodontal Cleanings.

Dr Sotiria is constantly attending conferences and courses to ensure that she always provides the latest techniques to her patients and can meet their individual expectations.

She loves continuous professional development and that is why she obtained a Level 5 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring, which she uses to coach people of different backgrounds and of different life stages to achieve their goals and live a more fulfilled life. The huge exposure to a diversified group of people within coaching and within the different dental practices helps her be able to navigate around different kinds of patients and people and speak in a language specifically tailored to every different patient. She takes pride in making patients feel understood, at ease and relaxed. She creates a safe environment where all questions are welcomed and answered. Hence, none of her patients are ever scared to go to the dentist again!

Outside Dentistry, Sotiria loves three-hour walks around the city, playing volleyball and Pilates which she practices regularly, and is currently training to become a certified Pilates Teacher. She is also passionate about traveling around the world, having been to 42 countries so far. Sotiria speaks English, Greek and German.