The team behind your smile.

Dr Ashwin Patel

Associate Dentist · GDC No. 229862

If it's been years since your last check-up, Ashwin is who you want in your corner. He qualified from the University of Birmingham in 2012, has worked across both NHS and private dentistry, and has made gentle, minimally invasive care his speciality — achieving the most with the least intervention. His skills run wide too: aesthetic restorative work, orthodontics and clear aligners, and oral surgery including implants, backed by postgraduate certificates in both implants and orthodontics. Ashwin also provides our Spark™ fixed braces.

“Had a tooth extraction and a filling done. The procedure was done by Dr Patel with excellent care and minimal pain. Probably the best dentist I’ve ever been to.”— Yoni S. · Google review

Dr Jasmeet Heran

Associate Dentist · BDS (Birmingham), MFDS RCS

A University of Birmingham graduate with an extra year of oral surgery and restorative experience at Birmingham Dental Hospital, Jasmeet brings a special interest in restorative and cosmetic dentistry — and has published clinical articles in the journal Dental Update. Careful, current and precise: exactly what you want rebuilding a tooth.

“First time going to Rugby Smiles. All staff were friendly, which made me feel at ease from the moment I walked in. Jasmeet took the time to listen to my ideal smile and had fantastic knowledge, explanations and solutions to achieve this.”— Cherie H. · Google review

Dr Nikkita Heer

Associate Dentist · GDC No. 285102

Nikkita — Nicky to most of her patients — is a trained Invisalign provider with a keen interest in orthodontic and cosmetic dentistry, and a firm believer in ongoing postgraduate education. If your check-up turns into a conversation about the smile you've been thinking about, she's a lovely person to have it with.

Dr Jason Pall

Associate Dentist · GDC No. 229736

Jason has a particular gift with nervous patients — the ones who've been putting it off longest often ask for him by name. Unhurried and reassuring, he'll go at your pace, explain everything in plain English, and make sure nothing happens until you're comfortable.

Dr Savan Zala

Implant Dentist · BDS, MFGDP (RCSEng), MSc Implants

Savan is often the dentist patients meet when teeth can't be saved — and the reason that conversation turns out less frightening than they feared. A graduate of Guy's, King's and St Thomas' in London with an MSc in Dental Implants from Warwick, he specialises in implant and surgical dentistry: single teeth through to 'all-on-four' and 'teeth in a day' full-arch solutions. Every case starts the same way — a clear, personalised plan you fully understand before anything happens.

“I usually dread my dentist appointments, but my experience with Dr Zala completely changed that. He explained everything as he went and made me feel really at ease.”— Anna B. · Google review

Dr Tim Bond

Principal Dentist · BDS · GDC No. 85809

Tim qualified from Cardiff University in 2005 and has spent twenty years doing the kind of dentistry he'd want for his own family — unhurried, honest and gentle. He holds a postgraduate diploma in endodontics from the University of Warwick and leads root canal treatment at the practice, and he’s behind many of the smiles on this website. But ask his patients and they'll mention something else first: he listens. Nothing happens until you understand your options and you're comfortable with the plan.

“Extremely happy with my Invisalign treatment at Rugby Smiles with Dr Tim Bond and the team. The whole process has been smooth and efficient, I would highly recommend to anyone considering Invisalign.”— Adam C. · Google review

Brett Read

Clinical Dental Technician

Brett has been making dentures in Rugby for over 30 years — long enough that plenty of patients simply know him as "the denture guy". His work is now exclusively at Rugby Smiles, which puts your denture maker and your dentist under one roof: examinations, fittings and every little adjustment in one familiar place, and dentures shaped and shaded to suit your face — not a smile off a shelf.

“I have recently joined this practice and have seen Tim and Brett and have found them both to be very efficient and helpful.”— Stephanie H. · Google review

Lucy

Lead Hygiene Therapist

Lucy is the reason plenty of our patients genuinely look forward to their hygiene visits. An experienced dental therapist with a special interest in treating gum disease, she keeps teeth and gums healthy with regular cleans, exams and preventative care — delivered with a famously gentle touch that wins over even the most nervous patients.

“I had an outstanding experience with Lucy, the Hygienist. She was not only polite and gentle but also efficient and thorough in her work. I was very impressed by the excellent job she did!”— Katalin N. · Google review

Liliana Angel Chaux

Hygienist · GDC No. 297180

Liliana is one of our hygienists, keeping teeth and gums healthy with thorough, gentle cleans — including our Airflow® treatment that lifts staining without scraping. Patients regularly mention how at ease she makes them feel in the chair.