Meet Our Team at Aron Marcus Dental Practice in Whetstone

Dr Rajiv Patel Biography

Dr Rajiv Patel graduated with BDS (Hons) from Cardiff University in 2007. His passion lies in providing general preventative dental care to families and patients of all age groups. He has always loved being a General Dental Practitioner as he believes the varying daily clinical challenges he comes across keeps him on his toes, and amalgamates multiple principles of Dentistry at once.

He initially worked in the North London areas of Southgate and Finsbury Park between 2008-2013, and then worked in a long established Family Dental Practice in Harrow for nine years. He was very grateful to Dr Aron Marcus for giving him the opportunity to become a Principle Dentist of his own in 2023, when he took over the reigns at Aron Marcus Dental Practice.

Dr Patel has undertaken numerous post graduate training programmes at Institutions like the Eastman Dental Hospital, The Royal London Hospital and at Kings College London. Here he trained in specific fields (with specialists/trainers including Dr Kushal Gadia, Dr Maria Lessani, Dr Mahul Patel and Dr Raheel Malik) including general restorative dentistry (Fillings, Crowns, Bridges and Dentures), Tooth wear, Occlusion, Root Canal Treatment and Periodontics. He gained further skill sets in 2013 after completing a 1-year programme under the guidance of Dr Christopher Orr in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry. He also became a certified Invisalign Comprehensive provider in 2014, and has since completed numerous Invisalign / Aesthetic treatments.

Dr Patel has a keen interest in helping up and coming students of Dentistry, and has been providing work experience and guidance to numerous students over the years. He also believes that Prevention is better than cure and carries out Oral Health talks in both primary and secondary schools.

Outside of the world of Dentistry (when precious time does become available), Dr Patel is a very busy ‘FAMILY GUY’. He enjoys his sports and fitness, music as well as the culinary world.

GDC Number : 114116

Dr Aron Marcus Biography

Dr Aron Marcus qualified from King’s College London in 1985, beginning his career in hospital dentistry before moving into general practice. He quickly built a loyal patient base through his caring, gentle approach focusing on high-quality restorative work, particularly crown and bridgework.

In 1993, he established his own North London practice, developing a strong reputation for treating nervous patients with IV sedation. At the same time, he undertook further training in Implant Dentistry, completing Professor Scher's Implant Year Course. He also advanced his expertise in Implant dentistry, training in the USA at the Bicon Dental Implant Institute. He continues to deliver successful implant treatments.

Dr Marcus pursued further training in endodontics, completing the Eastman’s Certificate in 2004. In 2002, he took over a long-standing family practice in Whetstone, where he continues to care for his patients. Committed to ongoing education, he is a member of The College of General Dentistry,the British Dental Association and he is an active member of the Association of Dental Implantologists. He is also a former chairman and remains a trustee of the London Chapter of the Alpha Omega Dental Society, an international dental organisation and charity.

Dr Marcus and his wife are keen travellers and have been able to combine this with his passion for Dentistry by participating in humanitarian missions to Laos delivering dental care and education in villages and remote areas where there is very limited access to dental services.

GDC Number : 60866

Dr Sara Cohen Biography

Dr Cohen graduated from the University of Cardiff in 2001. She joined the practice in 2005. She has a broad range of experience in helping, treating and interacting with adults and children with a variety of dental needs, keeping up to date with the latest technology and research.

Dr Cohen says “I enjoy and take great satisfaction in making sure my patients feel happy and confident when they smile, and tailor my treatment to suit each patient's individual needs. “
Dr Cohen particularly enjoys treating children and guiding them through their childhood years to have as little dental treatment as possible, with a strong emphasis on prevention at all times for all ages.
She spends time with patients who have a fear of dental treatment, and takes pride in helping them to overcome that anxiety.
In her free moments, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters, socialising with friends, walking, baking and other artistic pursuits.

GDC Number : 79518

Dr Victoria Mellor Biography

Dr Victoria Mellor trained at Manchester Dental School, and qualified BDS in 1992. After working in practices around greater Manchester and Surrey/Sussex, she settled in Hertfordshire with her family. She has been working at the practice since 2008.

Dr Mellor is passionate about dentistry and regularly attends regional post graduate lectures to keep up to date with modern dental surgery techniques. She has developed a local reputation as a well-respected family dentist and gets great satisfaction from completing a treatment plan to a very high standard. She particularly enjoys cosmetic dentistry including white fillings and porcelain crowns. Victoria has a calm, relaxed manner and prides herself in putting patients at their ease. She has built has built up a strong rapport with her patients over the many years that she has worked at the practice.

GDC Number : 68201

Dr Paramjeet Krishan 

Paramjeet's academic journey began with her undergraduate studies at the esteemed King's College London, where she cultivated her passion for dentistry. Following this, she honed her skills in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the prestigious Queen Victoria Hospital, before completing a Master's programme in Primary Dental Care at the University of Kent.

While working in general practice, Paramjeet's interest in periodontology flourished, and she has since devoted herself to the study and management of periodontal health. Her expertise in the field was recently augmented by the successful completion of a Masters programme in Periodontics (2022) at the renowned UCL Eastman Dental Institute.

Paramjeet strongly believes in the fundamental link between oral and systemic health, and is dedicated to providing exceptional care to all her patients. With a gentle and compassionate approach, she empowers and motivates her patients to take an active role in their own dental health, an integral aspect of effective periodontal disease management.

Paramjeet offers a comprehensive range of periodontal therapies, including both non-surgical and surgical treatments. She is committed to excellence and patient-centered care.

GDC Number : 211261

Natalie Khatiri Biography

With two decades of experience in the dental industry and a background as a dental nurse, Natalie's journey led her to become a dental hygiene therapist in 2011.
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Her passion for facial aesthetics ignited in 2014, where she evolved into a specialist and educator. Natalie's calm and friendly approach shines when working with children and nervous adults. She's a master in periodontal disease management and oral health education. In 2023, she joined our academy to share her vast knowledge in aesthetics, making her a valuable asset in this field.

GDC Number : 136357

Lorraine Tomalin Biography

Lorraine qualified in 1992  from Eastman Dental Hospital and has been a  Dental Hygienist  for over 30 years.

She has a very friendly & gentle approach & over the years has built up a vast list of diverse patients in her care.

Lorraine provides the  highest quality of hygiene treatment and is committed to tailoring oral hygiene advice to each individual person depending on their particular needs ,routine & lifestyle in a relaxed environment.

Outside of work she enjoys skiing, generally keeping fit  & going to live music events.

GDC Number : 4253  

Hepa Abdula  Biography

Hepa qualified dental hygienist with a strong academic and clinical background, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene.

Prior to qualifying, she worked as a dental nurse for five years, which provided me with a solid foundation in patient care and clinical practice.

During her dental hygiene training, she gained three years of hands-on experience treating patients, alongside additional placements working with both vulnerable adults and children. This allowed her to develop a compassionate and adaptable approach to care across a wide range of patient needs.

Following graduation, Hepa undertook locum agency work, where she worked in a variety of dental settings. This experience enabled her to confidently adapt to different clinics, teams, and patient demographics. She has since continued to build her clinical experience in practice, carrying out treatments including Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) using EMS, supra- and subgingival debridement, periodontal therapy, and delivering tailored oral hygiene instruction.

Her approach to patient care is centred on understanding each individual and tailoring treatment accordingly. Hepa aims to create a supportive and comfortable environment, where patients feel listened to and involved in their care. She focuses on providing clear, practical guidance and setting realistic, achievable goals to help patients improve and maintain their oral health long-term.

GDC Number : 276764