OUR TEAM

Tim Thackrah

Clinic Owner and Chairman

Tim Thackrah qualified with honours at the Royal Dental Hospital, London, in 1982. He has worked in hospitals, NHS care, teaching and, since 1986, private practice at Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic.

With more than 30 years’ experience in implant dentistry, Tim has lead the dental implant team at Elmsleigh House. Tim has undertaken advanced courses and placed thousands of implants, written books on dental implants and the dental scorecard, and has run seminars to teach other dentists.

Tim became Chairman of Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic in April 2022.

Cat Collins

Managing Director and Practice Manager

Hugh Cowley

General and cosmetic dentistry with a special interest in dental implants, oral surgery and sedation

Hugh Cowley qualified in 2002 and has gained extensive experience within hospitals, the NHS and in private practice. He has special interests in oral and maxillofacial surgery, cosmetic techniques and sedation to enable nervous patients to access dental treatment; Hugh is Dental Phobia certified due to his sedation qualifications and knowledge.

Hugh has a Diploma in implant dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons, and with over a decade of experience is involved in all aspects of implant treatment, oral surgery, general and cosmetic dentistry at Elmsleigh House. Hugh accepts referrals from other dentists, who trust Elmsleigh House with their patients’ care.

Kit Spears

General dentist with a special interest in dental implants, advanced restorative and cosmetic dentistry, and oral surgery

Kit qualified in 2011 and has worked in NHS and private practice in the UK and Australia, while gaining postgraduate hospital experience in oral surgery. Kit has attained a Master's degree in implant dentistry, the highest award, and graduated with a merit. After achieving a distinction in his dissertation, he was invited to teach on the Master’s course in dental implantology at the University of Bristol. Kit has undertaken courses in advanced restorative and aesthetic dentistry and advanced implant surgery, and is part of the Association of Dental Implantology and a Full Member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. 

Kit is a general dentist at Elmsleigh House with a special interest in dental implants, oral surgery, and advanced restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Kit accepts referrals from other dentists, who trust Elmsleigh House with their patients' care.

Cathleen Perrin

General dentistry for all the family with a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and faster orthodontics for adults

Cathleen Perrin graduated in 1989 in the USA and practised dentistry in Atlanta for two years before moving to England in 1991. Cathleen is a general and family dentist offering dental care to all ages at Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic, and is valued for her consistent care.

Cathleen also sees patients for minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry and has a special interest in anterior alignment orthodontics – faster and discreet teeth straightening for adults, using Cfast and Clear Aligners, and accepts referrals from other dentists.

Sarah Mack

General dentistry for all the family with a special interest in minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry to enhance your smile and Invisalign Go straightening for adults

Manoj Tank

Specialist in Periodontics (gum disease treatment)

Manoj is our Specialist in Periodontics, which means he has carried out further intensive training after his initial dental degree to master the clinical understanding and treatment approaches to periodontal conditions and diseases that can occur in the mouth. Manoj provides all aspects of non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatment including dental implant treatment. He is also trained in "drill-free dentistry" techniques such as laser treatments and air polishing.

Manoj accepts referrals from dentists in the region and has been involved in the teaching of dental students and qualified dentists. He is a Faculty Member of the British Society of Periodontology, in recognition of his involvement in teaching and education, and in 2018 he will be on its Executive Council. Manoj is also a member of the European Association for Osseointegration and has presented clinical cases and research both nationally and internationally, winning the Ron Wilson Research Prize awarded by King's College London.

Manoj adopts a gentle, caring and understanding approach, and works with his patients to gain the very best treatment outcomes. You will always feel safe in his hands and he will always be open to answer any questions you may have.

Somayeh Modarres -Simmons

Specialist in endodontics (root canal treatment)

Kostas Spathoulas

Specialist in orthodontics - bespoke braces for all ages

Professor Bill Sharpling

Honorary Professor; CDT with a special interest in implant-stabilised and removable dentures

Bill qualified in 1986 and spent the next 10 years working in the UK and abroad where he gained advanced qualifications in fixed and removable prosthodontics. Bill worked in the Armed Forces and as the Chief Instructor in Conservative Dental Technology at Guy’s Hospital Dental School. In 1999 Bill completed a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) at one of London’s Business Schools where he graduated with a distinction. In 2008 he completed the Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology at the Royal College of Surgeons (England). In February 2020 he was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh and in July 2021 Fellowship of The College of General Dentistry. In March 2022, Bill was awarded Honorary Professor, RAK College of Dental Sciences.

Bill is Associate Dean for Continuing Professional Development and Director of the London Dental Education Centre (LonDEC) at the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King’s College London, which is Europe’s largest dental institute. Bill has responsibility for running LonDEC, the post-qualification training establishment at the faculty. Prior to this appointment, Bill was Head of Dental Technology at Guy’s, Kings College and St Thomas’ Hospitals. Bill is a teacher and examiner for the faculty's MSc Aesthetic Dentistry & MClinDent programmes. He has also held posts within the London Deanery and Kent Surrey Sussex Deanery at strategic level contributing to the education, training and development of the dental workforce.

Bill has lectured extensively within the UK and internationally on many topics relating to dental technology within dentistry. Bill works at Elmsleigh House where, along with other members of the team, he concentrates on full arch implant assisted solutions.

He has served on the editorial board of the Quintessence Journal of Dental Technology and is currently serving on the editorial board of the Royal College of Surgeons' Journal “Primary Dental Care”. He has authored/co-authored a number of refereed published papers and has recently authored a chapter in the Elsevier “Essentials of Esthetic Dentistry - Principles of Practice” as well as a chapter on Occlusion and use of articulators in the Wiley published “Practical Procedures in Aesthetic Dentistry”

Bill serves on the Faculty of General Dental Practice Dental Care Professionals (DCP) Committee at the Royal College of Surgeons where he works with other members to formulate strategy relating to DCP Education, has been a member of the dental panel of GlaxoSmithKline and currently sits on the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Dentistry contributing to oral health strategies that form part of governmental policy.

He is also a national and international Opinion Leader to several dental companies.

Bill has also been supportive of charitable work and help set up the dental laboratory at the Chitrakoot charity project in northern India.

Bill is a Council member of The College of General Dentistry, a Fellow of the College of General Dentistry (FCGDent) and has been awarded Fellowship of the Faculty of Dental Trainers at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FDTFEd RCSEd).

Ellen Knaap

Dental Therapist

Adrienne Willoughby

Hygienist

Gillian Singh

Hygienist

Katrina Reid

Dental Therapist

After working as a dental nurse, Katrina qualified as a dental hygiene therapist at Portsmouth University in 2017. Since then she has undertaken a further vocational training year in dental therapy. Katrina joined the dental hygiene team at Elmsleigh House in January 2019.

Tina Peers

Facial Practitioner