From the moment you enter our Clinic, the LLOC team and I are dedicated to ensuring your experience is of the highest standard, with everyone having a specific role to play in making you feel welcome and at home.
Our experienced and highly trained nurses are here to guide you through your braces journey, offering personalised advice with genuine care. Our receptionists will streamline your appointments and answer any queries; if you have questions about your specific treatment, we are all here to assist with any clinical answers you may need.
Find out more about the team below.
RENATA SAKALAUSKIENE
Treatment co-ordinator and Dental Nurse
As a former patient, Renata is on hand to speak to new patients about her experience of lingual braces, explaining all aspects of possible treatments and what you can expect from receiving treatment at the Clinic.
A qualified dental nurse, she has worked at the practice since 2015. She is passionate about orthodontics and enjoys working with Dr Asif Chatoo and being part of a great team
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, running, and keeping fit. If you have a query at any time, she is happy to chat about what to expect from treatment at the Clinic.
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YANA MOONEY
Hygienist
Yana is an award-winning hygienist who qualified from the Eastman Dental Institute in 2011.
With a degree in chemistry and having worked for the BBC, Yana has a naturally inquiring mind. She prides herself in practising evidence-based dentistry and keeping up to date with scientific developments in order to give her patients the best possible care. Yana is a member of the British Society Of Dental Hygienist and Therapists and regularly attends post graduate courses to keep up to date with developments in oral health.
She believes in treating patients individually and takes work-life balance into account to support patients develop long-lasting, healthy habits.
Outside dentistry Yana enjoys experiencing nature by going for long walks in the countryside. She also enjoys running and attempts to take on the London Marathon every year, when possible!
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Francesca De Rosa
Orthodontic Therapist
After joining The London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic, Francesca was introduced to the wonderful world of Orthodontics by Dr Asif Chatoo. It was there that she fell in love with this speciality. She decided to gain further qualifications and was supervised by Dr Chatoo in 2018 where she trained as an Orthodontic Therapist at King’s College and became fully qualified after successfully passing the examination with the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.
Francesca says that being able to empower patients with the confidence of a beautiful, healthy smile is the most rewarding part of my job.
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Manisha Kerai
Practice Manager
Having worked in the dental industry for over 15 years, Manisha takes great pride in her work and is an integral part of the team’s success. Manisha is much loved by the patients and well respected by her colleagues, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team, as well as calm, collective, gentle, caring, and motivational nature.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and watching movies or reading novels with a cheeky box of chocolates.
Maria Cazacu
Dental Nurse
Maria has been working as a nurse for five years and really appreciates supporting and learning from Dr Chatoo. Maria enjoys talking to our patients and having a detailed understanding about their treatment goals. She has a strong passion for orthodontics and enjoys helping patients achieve their beautiful smiles.
Maria enjoys hiking in the mountains of Romania, and really likes history, art and learning about new cultures.
Shahataz (Taz) Begum
Clinical Secretary
Taz is our main point of contact at reception and enjoys getting to know our patients and helping them with their queries. Since starting at the Clinic, Taz has immersed herself in learning about lingual orthodontics and enjoys working with Dr Chatoo and being part of our great team.
Outside of work, Taz enjoys reading, going to the gym and travelling. She has travelled around Europe and looks forward to exploring the rest of the world.
