Meet The Team – Smileright™ at The Barbican, City Of London
Dr Shiv Selvakumar
GDC Number: 272150
Shiv graduated from St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2017. After completing his vocational training in Bedfordshire, he has spent his time working in London and neighbouring Hertfordshire providing a high standard of dentistry to a wide range of patients.
He is proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including composite restorations, crown and bridge work, tooth whitening and edge bonding, removable dentures and extractions/oral surgery.
He has a calm, friendly and reassuring chairside manner and is excellent in treating nervous patients and helping them overcome any anxiety related to dental treatment.
In his spare time he loves travelling the world, keeping fit and is an avid cinema-goer.
Dr Beena Assani (Implant Dentist)
GDC Number: 155312
Dr Beena Assani joined the Smileright team in 2017.
Beena graduated with Honours from Guy’s King’s and St Thomas’ College London in 2008. She then completed a year as a Senior House Officer in Oral Maxillofacial surgery at Chase Farm and Barnet Hospital where she gained surgical skills and completed her Membership of the Joint Dental Faculty in 2009.
She has since worked in general practice and has over 13 years of experience. Her main interest lies in Implant dentistry. She has completed the Implant Certificate Course awarded by GIFT/Warwick University and currently undertaking the world-renowned Diploma of Implant Dentistry at the Royal College of Surgeons, England.
She is committed to professional development and has a keen passion for restorative dentistry particularly conservative cosmetic dentistry and advance toothwear rehabilitation. She completed the prestigious Chris Orr – Advance Aesthetic and Restorative Course in 2011 and then furthered her skills completing the Chris Orr’s Advanced Occlusion course in 2018. She has experience in treating complex cases and loves to help patients gain confidence by changing their smile.
Outside of work Beena keeps busy raising two young girls and has a passion for travelling.
Degrees and Education
Senior House Officer (SHO) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Chase Farm and Barnet Hospital
2009 – 2010
Postgraduate Qualifications MJDF
Royal College of Surgeons (England)
2009
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Hons
King’s College London (University of London)
2003 – 2008
Special Interests and Strengths
Beena’s core interest is with Implant and Restorative Dentistry. She also has an interest in Cosmetic Dentistry and Aesthetic Orthodontics and offers 6 Month Smile and Smilelign (Clear Aligners) treatments.
• Implant Dentistry
• Crown and Bridgework
• Clear Aligners
• 6 Month Smile
• Teeth Whitening
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Hygiene and Airflow
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 Diya Rao
GDC Number: 307129
Dr. Diya Rao joined our Smileright team in 2023.
Diya graduated with distinction from Universitat Internacional de Cataluña in Barcelona and went on to pursue her advanced training in Oral Implantology and Surgical Techniques. She has further developed her skills to offer an all-round, cutting-edge dental solution for every smile and is known for her patient-centred and caring approach.
Her dedication to providing exceptional dental care extends beyond making her patients feel at ease with her gentle and compassionate chair-side manner, as she enjoys delivering quality preventive dentistry and advanced cosmetic work, always with her patients’ best interests at heart.
Diya is a trusted professional, who takes time to listen to her patients, thoroughly assesses their overall oral health, and with her well curated treatment plans ensures a comfortable and positive dental experience.
When she’s not transforming smiles or contributing to the dental community, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, while pursuing her interests in sport and travel.