Highfield Dental

Salil Patel (Sal)
Dentist GDC No. 69732

Clinical Director

Sal qualified from King’s College School of Dentistry in 1993.
He completed his Licentiate in Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons (LDS RCS Eng) in 1994.

He worked in general practice for 12 years before joining Highfield Dental in 2006. He completed a Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies at Bristol University (DPDS) in 2007 gaining skills in oral surgery, intravenous sedation and the management of anxious patients.

Sal has been placing implants for over 10 years. His expertise comes from training with and learning from some of the leading implant innovators.

Bone augmentation techniques – Dr. Istvan Urban, Hungary.
Sinus lift procedures – Dr. Ziv Mazor, Israel.
Soft tissue augmentation techniques – Dr. Marius Steigman, Germany.
Implant Prosthodontics – Dr. Sascha Jovanovic, USA.

Sal has special interests in implant dentistry, dental cosmetics and the treatment of tooth wear.

“I enjoy the challenges of dentistry; with modern dental materials at our disposal we are able to offer versatile, flexible treatment options. I like to encourage dialogue with my patients; communication is so important if you want to put your patients at ease.”

Sal is passionate about dentistry and the latest advancements in dental healthcare and likes to keep up-to-date with new and emerging techniques.

He is focused on having the best team in his practice ensuring patients are offered the highest level of clinical care in a friendly relaxing environment.

Sal lives in Sutton with his wife and two children. Sal’s interests outside dentistry include golf and skiing.

Pinal Patel
Dentist GDC No. 177845

Pinal qualified from King’s College London in 2009.

He has worked in general practice ever since before joining Highfield Dental in 2021.

Pinal enjoys all aspects of dentistry and believes in putting the patient first,  He believes this can only be achieved by listening and trying to understand the patient’s needs as an individual.

“I place great emphasis on dental disease prevention in all my treatment plans. It is important that patients are given treatment choices and that time is taken to explain these choices to them.”

Pinal enjoys keeping his knowledge fresh through continued education and attending courses.

Pinal lives in Sidcup with his wife. He enjoys travelling and all sports.

Biruntha Vaheeswaran
Dentist GDC No 72416

Biruntha qualified from Guy’s Dental Hospital in 1996.

Five years after qualifying Biruntha went on to set up her practice in Bromley. Biruntha built a large following of patients over a successful 19 year period.

Biruntha’s focus and main interests are in preventative and general dentistry with a considerable amount of experience in both.

“Communication, conversation, and rapport with patients are key elements to my clinical work. I feel it’s very important that patients are included in every aspect of their dental treatment.”

Anxious patients will find Biruntha has a very patient caring and calming approach.

Interests outside work include handicrafts, gardening and baking.

Biruntha lives in Beckenham and is married with a teenage daughter.

Sara Hussein
Dentist GDC No 254834

Sara is an experienced Associate Dentist with a passion for delivering high quality, patient centred care. She graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science from Ain Shams University and has gained valuable experience across both hospital and clinical settings, developing a comprehensive approach to modern dentistry.

She has a particular interest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, combining clinical precision with an appreciation for natural aesthetics to help patients achieve healthy, confident smiles. Sara also has a special interest in wisdom tooth extractions and surgical extractions, and is committed to developing her skills in this area. Her experience extends to dental aesthetics and clinical research, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

Known for her calm and approachable manner, Sara takes the time to understand each patient’s individual needs and treatment goals. She believes that great dentistry is built on trust, clear communication, and attention to detail, ensuring every patient feels informed, comfortable, and cared for throughout their treatment journey.

Sara is dedicated to continually expanding her knowledge and skills, staying up to date with the latest advancements in dentistry to provide the highest standard of care. Her thoughtful and meticulous approach, combined with her genuine passion for helping people, allows her to build lasting relationships with her patients while supporting their long-term oral health and confidence.

Outside of dentistry, Sara enjoys an active lifestyle. Her hobbies include motorcycling, playing handball, and horse riding, reflecting her love of sport, adventure, and staying active.

Uzma Patel
Dentist GDC No 117105

Uzma gained her Bachelor of Dental surgery in 2003 and has been practicing dentistry for over 18 years. Her enthusiasm for continuing professional development has led her to attaining the prestigious Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS RCS Edin) and Postgraduate Certificate in restorative Dentistry. She has achieved her masters in Restorative Dentistry at UCL London. Uzma believes that the process of learning and improving should never cease if she has to offer best treatments to her patients.

Uzma aims at providing holistic long term care to her patients and treating them like her own family. She has a gentle approach and aims to provide the highest quality specialist treatment. Uzma enjoys all aspects of general dentistry especially Endodontics. She is a registered provider for Invisalign clear aligner orthodontic treatment to straighten teeth.

Uzma’s passion lies in changing lives by creating beautiful smiles, helping patients to look and feel more confident and happy. Her special interests are tooth wear, composite bonding and cosmetic dentistry. She has gained training from the best in the field, like Dr Ash Parmar and Dr Monik Vasant.

”I am a good listener and enjoy getting to know my patients”. For Uzma, great dental care means having great relationships. She likes to take the time to build trust with her patients and to help them achieve a better understanding of their oral wellness, which is the key to keeping them as healthy as possible.

”I believe in constantly upgrading my clinical skills and utilising the latest techniques and advancements in dentistry”. She is a strong advocate of ‘Prevention is better than cure’.

In her free time Uzma enjoys spending time with family, running, yoga and mediation, skiing as well as travelling.

Swati Mishra

GDC No 286837

Dental Hygienist and Therapist

Swati is our Dental Hygienist. She comes with diverse experience in Health Services and Management and dental practice management.

Her approach to patient treatment is based on personal care, empathy and best clinical treatment leading to better oral health.

Swati did her Masters from London South Bank University in international health services and hospital management where she received “Best Learner of the year award” by Barts NHS Trust, London.

She also worked with a dental startup Royal Arts College, where she was involved in user testing for development and improvement of smart toothbrushes.
She has been associated with health services through various other roles such as assistant practice manager and clinical admin at a GP service.

She participates in local community services through various initiatives such as teaching in Moral Classes to children in the local grammar school, and cooking hot meals for the local food bank.

In her free time Swati enjoys spending time with family, gardening, learning and practising yoga and mindfulness meditation.