Also in this section
At Walker & Associates Dental & Implant Clinic our highly skilled, friendly team shares the same single vision: we put you first. Together, we are dedicated to providing you with a first class experience, from the comfort of our Faringdon reception to the very latest innovations in dental technology. We make sure you have the best possible care from the second you walk through the door.
Find out more about each of our practice team members below.
Display:
Principal Dentist
B.Ch.D (Stell) 2002
GDC No. 161236
Agnieszka Oosthuizen, B.Ch.D, graduated from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa in 2002. After qualifying, she worked in private practice in South Africa until 2009, when she moved to England. Agnieszka enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and offers a wide range of cosmetic treatments.
Practice Clinical Lead
BDS UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM 2010
GDC No. 192108
Laura qualified in 2010 and has lived and worked in the area for many years. Laura enjoys providing comprehensive and high quality treatments whilst putting patients at ease with her friendly and professional manner. In 2015, Laura obtained her masters degree from Cardiff University and in 2021 was invited to join the Royal College of Physician’s Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine. In her spare time, Laura can be found reading and walking her dogs with her young family.
Dentist
LMD Lisbon 2007
GDC No. 118961
Pedro graduated in Portugal from the University of Lisbon in 2007 and moved to England in 2008.
In order to improve his skills, Pedro has attended a wide range of courses and always aims to meet the patient's expectations, achieving simultaneously a functional and aesthetically pleasing result.
Pedro has a friendly and relaxed approach, taking time to listen to the patient and thoroughly explain the dental treatment.
Implant surgeon
BDS 2000, DipImpDent 2014, MSc Imp Dent 2000
GDC no. 77204
Vinay is an experienced, dedicated dentist with over 20 years in the profession. He has an active interest in dental implants. In 2014, Vinay was awarded the FGDP Diploma in Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and completed his MSc in Implantology in 2020. Vinay also is able to perform dental sedation for the more nervous patients.
He has been involved in the surgical placement and restoration of dental implants since 2006. In this time, he has successfully placed over 1,000 dental implants using implant systems including Astra, Nobel Biocare and BioHorizons.
Vinay takes referrals from practitioners for all aspects of implant dentistry, with treatments ranging from single implants to full arch restorations. He is experienced in all forms of oral surgery relating to implantology including sinus lifts, block bone grafting, soft tissue surgery and guided bone regeneration. He is also an active member of the Association of Dental Implantology.
Vinay qualified at Cardiff Dental School, University of Wales in 2000.
Perio Dentist
LMD Instituto Universitario De Ciencias De Saude 2014
GDC No. 291097
Mafalda graduated in Portugal in 2014, and was invited to join the Periodontology department of the university right after. This opportunity led her to start her journey working exclusively in periodontology since then. She did a Post-Graduate Residency program in Periodontology and later on Medicine and Oral Pathology.
Mafalda says that “being a dentist gave me the opportunity to understand how we can make a big difference in people’s lives by taking care of their smile, especially with their gums.” and her aim is to help patients to improve their self-confidence, involving them in the decision making process at every stage of their treatment.
Outside the clinical environment, Mafalda really enjoys arts and crafts, photography and travelling.
Dentist with special interest in Endodontics
LDS ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND 2016
GDC No. 263888
Uzma graduated from the University of Peshawar in Pakistan in 2002, and moved to the UK in 2006. She has a special interest in Endodontics and is currently completing a Masters degree at the University of Chester. Uzma has a very optimistic demeanour and is always friendly towards to her patients, making her a perfect fit for all. She enjoys baking, painting, and spending time with her family.
Dentist
Grado en Odontologia Valencia Catholic University Saint Vincent Martyr 2023
GDC No. 309235
Shyam graduated from Valencia, Spain in 2023. He has been on further postgraduate training to develop his keen interest in Restorative and Aesthetic dentistry. He provides a wide range of procedures, including veneers, composite bonding, tooth whitening and all aspects of general dentistry.
He has a relaxed and approachable manner and enjoys working with anxious patients, helping them to feel at ease, and provides any treatment required at the patients own pace.
Outside of work, Shyam likes travelling, meeting friends and eating at new restaurants.
Dental Hygienist
CEB Dip Dent Hygiene 2001
GDC No. 5855
Suzanne Masters has been at the practice since qualifying in 2001. Suzanne is a dedicated hygienist who has great rapport with the patients and we see wonderful results with her patients oral health.
Suzanne's interest are swimming, seeing friends and reading. She has two children who take up most of her spare time with their interests.
Dental hygienist
Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2014
GDC No. 248478
Naho was born and grew up in Japan and after graduating as a dental hygienist from Ogaki Women's College she worked for six years in general and specialist clinics in Japan.
Following completion of an adaptation course at the University of Essex she gained registration with the General Dental Council. She joined Walker & Associates in October 2021. She has a lot of experience treating nervous and advanced gum disease patients. Her passion is helping patients prevent gum disease and making sure they have confident smiles.
Outside work, she is busy with her children and enjoys exploring the English countryside with her dog.
Dental Hygienist
Degree in Oral Health science 2020 Essex
GDC No. 262543
Luke grew up in Swindon and graduated from the University of Essex with Distinction.
He believes in a holistic preventative approach to dentistry, by implementing gradual behaviour adaptations in aspects such as brushing, diet, and exercise.
Luke ensures the best outcomes for each and every patient, utilising the British Society of Periodontology’s guidelines when treating patients with gum problems.
In his free time he enjoys cycling, attending live music events, and attempting - but badly - to play the guitar!
Practice Manager
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE NEBDN 2004
GDC No. 146166
Emma’s career in dentistry started in 2001 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire as a trainee dental nurse. Over the years she has expanded her knowledge and experience, working as a Head Dental Nurse, then progression to dental practice management in 2014. Emma holds a degree in Language and Communication enabling great team building skills and service to patients and colleagues alike, and is experienced in all aspects of people management and business development. Now as CQC Registered Manager at Walker and Associates she enjoys supporting this exceptional team. In her spare time Emma enjoys live music events and spending time with her two daughters and pets.
Head Dental Nurse
Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2012
GDC no. 245296
Paulina started her career in dentistry in 2011, qualifying in 2012 from Aylesbury College. Paulina worked in and around Oxford as a Dental Nurse before joining the team in March 2020. In her spare time Paulina loves reading, baking, playing squash and spending time with her cat Simba.
Dental Nurse
National Certificate NEBDN 2010
GDC no. 219366
Nicola has been a qualified Dental Nurse since 2010 and is registered with the General Dental Council. She has a passion for Implant nursing having passed her Implant Nursing course in 2017. She has also recently passed her Dental Intravenous Sedation course, IACSP Accredited.
In her spare time, Nicola enjoys photography, gardening, walking, rugby, paddle boarding and kayaking with her family.
Dental Nurse
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN DENTAL NURSING 2015, RADIOGRAPHY BDA 2019
GDC NO. 260261
Johana rejoined the practice in July. She has been a Dental Nurse since 2000, working with specialists from every branch of dentistry. She has a passion for Endodontic and Orthodontic nursing and passed her Radiography course in 2019. In her spare time Johana is a cat lady and enjoys travelling.
Dental Nurse
DIPLOMA IN DENTAL NURSING NEBDN 2023
GDC no. 311643
Mpho joined the practice in February 2023 as a trainee dental nurse, now a qualified registered dental nurse since August 2023. Mpho enjoys working with the team and offering hospitality and care to patients. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and travelling.
Treatment Coordinator
Qual-National Certificate 1996
GDC no. 106522
Leann qualified as a Dental Nurse at Guys Dental Hospital in 1996. You will mainly see her now within her role as our Treatment Coordinator, guiding our patients through their treatment. She has been working at Walker and Associates since August 2003. Prior to that Leann used to work for a Private Dental Practice in London. She moved from London to Faringdon in 1999.
Leann is the youngest of 7 children, is married and has one son. She has a love for animals, servant to two rescue cats and fish. During her spare time Leann also enjoys reading a good psychological book, which she has been known to just sit and read all day. She crotchets blankets for the cat rescue centre where she adopted her rescue cats from, so that each cat that is adopted goes home with their own blanket.
Trainee Dental Nurse
Melisa joined the practice in June 2023 as a trainee dental nurse. She is the baby of the practice with a bright and bubbly personality. Melisa has a great sense of enthusiasm for her role, progressing very well in a short period of time, and always with a positive outlook. She is very dedicated on completing her qualifications and enjoys all aspects of her role. Outside of work Melisa likes to spend time with her family and friends and visiting new places.
Clinical Support Assistant
Jemma joined us In February 2022. Jemma assists the clinical team working in our decontamination room. She ensures all our instruments are sterilised ready for the next patient. Jemma supports our Lead Nurse with clinical compliance. In her spare time she enjoys time with her family and friends.
Receptionist
Juliann (aka Lala to friends family and work colleagues) has been a receptionist at Walker and Associates for over 20 years. Juliann's job is varied most days but front of house is usually where you'll see her. In a former life Juliann spent 12 years teaching equine pursuits to both young and old, and this was the very best time of her life.
Reception Manager
Nathan re-joined the reception team in November 2021 after relocating back to Faringdon.
“I enjoy working at Walker & Associates because of the fantastic team and being able to support all our patients. In the future I’d like to continue developing my skills within the dental industry. When I’m not working, I enjoy country walks and good food”.
Receptionist
Sue joined our practice in March 23. She told us at interview that she's a people person so this position is great for her as Sue meets a variety of personalities every day. In her spare time Sue loves spending time with her family and walking her dog Bella on long country walks.
Also in this section
Next steps
If your ready to book an appointment, get in touch today.
Portman Dental Care Awards
