We are an internationally-recognised custom-built clinic dedicated to dental implants, based in Bath.
Our team
We are an expert and multidisciplinary team of experienced practitioners, dedicated to patient service
The Nursing team
The Administration team
Elliott Ballantyne
Principal & Implant Dentist
Elizabeth King
Consultant Specialist in Restorative Dentistry
Pratik Patel
Implant Dentist
Damian Korzuch
Specialist Oral Surgeon
Zeyad Shaker
Doctorate in Periodontics
Christian Day
Consultant Specialist in Orthodontics
Karen Morrison
Dental Hygienist
Inesa Petrenko
Practice Limited to Endodontics
Rebecca Pullin
Dentist
Aniraj Sapra
Dentist
Bhagy Batchu
Specialist in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology
Elliott Ballantyne
Principal & Implant Dentist
BA Mod Physiology BA BDentSc (TCD) MFD RCSI MSc (Dental Implantology)
GDC No: 82610
Elliott graduated with a degree in Dental Science from Trinity College Dublin in 2003. He is also a graduate of the Trinity College Dublin, with a degree in Physiology, and a Member of the Faculty of Dentistry of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Elliott has participated in several internationally recognised courses in Germany, Switzerland and France.
Through his studies, Elliott has gained extensive knowledge and clinical experience in all aspects of implant dentistry but has a special interest in bone physiology including bone augmentation/grafting. He completed his MSc in Dental Implantology at the University of Bristol in 2013 with distinction. Elliott is registered with both the UK and Irish Dental Councils. He is a member of the faculty of dentistry in the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, the International Team for Implantology and Irish Dental Association.
Leoni Papageorgopoulou
Practice Limited to Endodontics
DDS MClinDent (Endodontology)
GDC No: 196589
Leoni graduated from the Dental School of Athens, Greece in 2008. Since that time, Leoni has gained valuable experience in advanced dentistry, collaborating in five different dental practices in Greece. In 2010 she enrolled in the MClinDent in Endodontology Masters programme at UCL, Eastman Dental Institute, which she completed in 2013.
As part of her postgraduate training she conducted a research project in microbiology and disinfection of the root canal system, in relation to its complex anatomy. Leoni joined The Dental Implant Clinic in 2014 and has always been dedicated in making root canal treatment a pleasant experience, via her gentle manner and her knowledge of safe strategies to save teeth.
Pratik Patel
Implant Dentist
BDS MJDF MSc (Dental Implantology)
GDC No: 176458
Pratik was awarded his undergraduate degree from Cardiff where he gained a first-class honours in his Batchelor of Dental Surgery degree. Since qualifying he has worked as a Senior House Officer in oral surgery and in in paediatric dentistry at The Eastman Dental Institute in London. Subsequently, Pratik has practiced as a general dental practitioner and implant dentist. In 2018 he completed his MSc in Dental Implantology, in which he gained a distinction.
Pratik joined the team at The Dental Implant Clinic in January 2019. Pratik is the study club director for The Young Dentists Study Club, designed to promote excellence in teaching for younger dentists in the region.
Damian Korzuch
Specialist Oral surgeon
Lek Stom AM (Wroclaw) Specialist in Oral Surgery
GDC No: 101402
Damian is a registered Specialist in Oral Surgery with more than 20 years’ post-qualification experience in private practice and public health care. He started his career with eight years in a hospital maxillofacial ward performing a range of surgical procedures. Latterly he has a particular interest in aesthetic dentistry and a strong foundation in general dentistry. Damian also has advanced training in dental implants and in the provision of high standard aesthetic solutions with the emphasis on pink tissue rehabilitation.
Damian’s areas of expertise include oral surgery, periodontology & endodontics, implantology and aesthetic dentistry.
Elizabeth King
Consultant Specialist in Restorative Dentistry
BDS(Hons) MSc MFDS RCSEd FDS(Rest Dent) RCSEd FEHA
Specialist in Restorative Dentistry
GDC No: 191806
Elizabeth is a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry and a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol Dental School. She is Clinical Lead for the undergraduate programme in Restorative Dentistry and leads part of the Masters in Dental Implantology. She graduated from Bristol University and went on to complete further training in dental practice and hospital rotations. During this time, Elizabeth achieved her Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons of the Royal College of Surgeons, before starting her five-year specialist and consultant training.
Elizabeth was appointed as a specialist registrar in Wales where she completed a five year full-time specialist training programme in Restorative Dentistry. This included training in Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Implants and managing complex referral cases in hospital. In 2018 Elizabeth was awarded her Fellowship of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons.
Elizabeths main clinical interests include management of peri-implant diseases, dental implants, prosthodontics, dental implants, management of tooth wear and aesthetic dentistry. In her consultant post she has an interest in treating patients with hypondontia and other dental anomalies.
Outside of her clinical work, Elizabeth has a keen interest in dental education, and teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as qualified dentists professionals. She enjoys sharing her scientific knowledge and has presented at national and international scientific meetings, and has published numerous articles in dental journals.
When not working Elizabeth enjoys a busy family life with her husband and children.
Christian Day
Consultant Specialist in Orthodontics
BDS MFDS RCS MSc (orthodontics) MOrth FDS Specialist Orthodontist
GDC No: 73098
Christian Day is a Consultant Orthodontist at Bristol Dental Hospital. He is also an honorary clinical lecturer the University of Bristol. His consultant role involves the management of patients with complex malocclusions. This includes regular multidisciplinary clinics with OMFS, Oral Surgery, and Restorative Dentistry colleagues. The consultation and multidisciplinary clinics are attended by postgraduate students from many specialties and undergraduate students.
Zeyad Shaker
Doctorate in Periodontics
BMSc, BDM, MFDS RCSEd, DClinDent (Periodontics), MPerio RCSEd, FHEA
GDC No: 300389
Zeyad was awarded his undergraduate dual bachelor’s degree in Medical Sciences and Dental Medicine from Kuwait University.
Having gained experience as a general dental practitioner for a number of years, he went on to complete three years of specialist training in Periodontology at the University of Sheffield in 2020. During this time, Zeyad achieved his Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh as well as his Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry and Membership in Periodontics.
Aside from his interest in delivering high quality clinical care to manage gum and peri-implant diseases, Zeyad also has a passion for teaching. He is an honorary clinical lecturer at the University of Bristol, where he is involved with training undergraduate students at the department of restorative dentistry. He is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the British Society of Periodontology.
Outside of dentistry, Zeyad enjoys a variety of sports, with a particular interest in football and scuba diving. He is also keen on travelling and spending quality time with his family.
Bhagy Batchu
Specialist in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology
BDS, Statutory Exam UK, MFDS RCS Eng, DDMFR RCR
GDC No: 109467
Dr Bhagy Batchu has been working as a Consultant in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology (DMFR) at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London since 2014 and was a Clinical Lead in DMFR from 2014 to 2021. After graduating BDS in 2000 in India, she has worked in busy teaching hospitals, there for 5 years before moving to UK. She started her career in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology in 2002 in India and then followed by the Clinical Teacher post in Dental Radiology at the Kings College London in 2006. She then undertook UK Specialist Training in Dental Radiology in Scotland for 4 years and returned back to London as a Consultant DMFR.
Having worked in large teaching hospitals in both India and UK, she has gained an extensive knowledge and experience on a large range of dental pathology, head and neck pathologies including cysts, tumours, infections and malignancies.
Her passionate for teaching since school days have inspired her to choose jobs which had both clinical and teaching roles. She has 22 years of experience in teaching and has been an invited speaker in various national and international meetings. She provides radiology lectures for the postgraduate programmes in Endodontics, Restorative Dentistry and Implantology at King’s College London and MSc Implantology Course, University of Bristol.
She is currently one of the Trustees of the BSDMFR and was also the past Honorary Secretary of BSDMFR. She was the Guest Editor for the Primary Dental Journal Spring 2018 Edition on Dental Radiography. Above all her achievements and commitments, Bhagy absolutely enjoys being a loving mother to her two children and is a good cook.
Inesa Petrenko
Practice Limited to Endodontics
DDM Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Postgraduate Certificate in Endodontics with distinction
GDC No: 266051
Inesa graduated from the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences in 2016, with a keen interest in endodontic treatment that persisted beyond her university years. Since moving to the UK in 2017, she has gained valuable experience in both busy mixed NHS practices and specialist private practice. Inesa’s commitment to continuous learning led her to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Endodontics with distinction from the University of Plymouth. Currently, she is halfway through her studies in the Master of Clinical Dentistry program (2022-2026) at the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute (UCL), enhancing her skills and deepening her commitment to delivering exceptional endodontic care. Dedicated to ensuring a positive root canal experience, she achieves this through clear communication, educating patients about the procedure, and using advanced technology for efficient and effective treatment.
Rebecca Pullin
Dentist
BDS University of Bristol 2022
GDC No: 302046
Rebecca is passionate about providing the highest quality of treatment possible, believing that minimally invasive dentistry (harming teeth as little as possible) and ethical care are key.
As a general dental practitioner, Rebecca offers a wide variety of dental treatments which include fillings, root canal treatments, crowns, bridges, tooth whitening and dentures, all of which help to contribute to brighter healthier smiles. Rebecca is particularly interested in making anxious patients feel comfortable and at ease in the dental chair.
As a 2022 graduate from Bristol University, she achieved multiple awards related to excellence in clinical skills, quality improvement projects and research on regional and national levels, not least her UK undergraduate of the year award.
Rebecca is a member of several dental organisations and is committed to regularly attending courses to keep up with new developments in dentistry and improve the range of treatments she can offer to patients.
Aniraj Sapra
Dentist
BDS Queen Mary University of London 2023
GDC No: 310158
Aniraj believes that a smile is more than just an expression; it’s incredibly important. During his time at Barts and The London University of Medicine and Dentistry, he came to understand this significance. The challenges of his degree revealed a deep passion for dentistry, transforming it from a job into a calling and an art form he wanted to master.
Since then, Aniraj has dedicated himself to this field, believing that every smile deserves the best care. He continually updates his knowledge with the latest advancements in dental science, but what truly drives him is building meaningful connections with his patients and transforming their smiles. This is where he finds the most joy.