Ian McLean qualified with Honours from Guy's Hospital, London in 1984. After working as an associate dentist first in Horsham and then in Woking, the opportunity to own his own practice became available when the previous owners of The Gables Dental Practice retired in 1994. Ian enjoys looking after all aspects of the dental health of his patients, some of whom have had Ian as their family dentist for over 25 years. By keeping up to date with advances over his career, Ian deploys the best of tried and trusted techniques along with the introduction of new technology to his practice. See me at the GDC

Simon Birch has been an associate dentist at The Gables Dental Practice since 1991 after qualifying from Guy's Hospital in 1986. He worked in practices in London before settling in Guildford and joined the practice under its previous ownership. Simon has cared for the dental health of his patients over the past 25 years and during that time many will have enjoyed Simon's enthusiasm for all things football, even if not all of them are West Ham fans! See me at the GDC

Charaniya Nandakumar joined The Gables Dental Practice in 2022 having graduated from the University of Sheffield- School of Dentistry in 2011. Before joining the Gables Dental Practice, Charaniya worked in general practice in London and Newcastle. She also spent 15 months as a Maxillofacial SHO at the Royal London Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital, during which she completed the MJDF (Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties) postgraduate qualification. Currently she is working towards a PG Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics.

Charaniya is a caring and passionate dentist, who is dedicated to delivering dental care of the highest standard. She is an enthusiastic member of our team. With her calm and welcoming approach, she develops a good rapport with her patients and strives to make each dental visit friendly and relaxed. Outside dentistry, she enjoys spending time with her young family and travelling. See me at the GDC

Karen Thetford-Haine qualified from Cardiff dental school in 2008 as a dental hygienist and therapist and has worked at several practices in London and Surrey. She takes pride in delivering dental treatment in a relaxed, comfortable, friendly and professional environment.Her interests outside dentistry include cooking, and anti gravity yoga. See me at the GDC

Having qualified in 1988 as a Dental Hygienist, Julie initially worked within hospital Maxillo Facial, Oral Surgery and Orthodontic departments. She moved into general practice in 1993 and has worked in that environment since. Julie cares passionately about her profession and the patients she treats. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and the garden. See me at the GDC