Meet the Team at LPID
OUR STORY
After specialising at New York University, one of the world’s leading dental universities, Leticia and David put all their energies into creating a friendly, professional and specialised periodontal and dental implant clinic in London. A space where patients not only can find the healthiest, least invasive and trusted dental solutions to maintain a natural and healthy smile, but also where they can understand the source of their oral health problems.
Since day 1, at LPID we have endeavoured to create a unique, holistic approach prioritising diagnostic accuracy, honesty and excellence of care in a relaxed and friendly environment.
OUR MISSION
We believe that everyone should have access to good, comprehensive, and holistic dentistry, and our hope is to empower as many people as possible to take control of their oral health. As they say, less is more, and for us, your needs and health are at the centre of everything we do.
MEET OUR TEAM
Dr Leticia Casanova
Co-Founder & Periodontist
GDC number: 182582
Leticia Casanova
Co-Founder & Periodontist
GDC number: 182582
Dr Casanova graduated in dentistry from the University of Oviedo, Spain in 2006. Following a period of work in private practice she moved to New York where she completed 2 years full-time training in Periodontology at New York University College of Dentistry. She completed her PhD in Medicine in 2012, where she investigated the links between Periodontal disease and systemic diseases such as Diabetes.
Since arriving in the UK in 2009 Dr Casanova has restricted her practice to periodontology and implant dentistry offering a full range of periodontal treatments including regenerative and cosmetic procedures, microsurgical periodontal plastic surgery (gum surgery), implant dentistry and bone augmentation procedures. She is a Specialist Clinical Teacher at KCL Guy’s Hospital.
Dr Casanova is a member of the British Society of Periodontology, American Academy of Periodontology, Royal Society of Medicine and the Association of Dental Implantology UK. She regularly attends National and International conferences and publishes and presents her work in peer reviewed dental journals and dental meetings.
Dr David Holmes
Reconstructive and Implant Dentist
GDC number: 196854
David Holmes
Reconstructive and Implant Dentist
GDC number: 196854
Dr Holmes qualified with honours from Sydney University, Australia. He then spent 4 years working in one of Sydney’s leading cosmetic and implant practices. In 2006, he relocated to New York and spent the next 4 years undertaking full time postgraduate studies at New York University learning the most advanced techniques in implant dentistry. He also completed a Masters in biomaterials and biomimetics with research focusing on dental implant surfaces and grafting technologies.
Since arriving in the UK in 2010, Dr Holmes has focused his work on the more difficult and challenging implant cases. Having been through implant treatment himself, he is well placed to empathize with his patients and explain the procedure from first-hand experience, paying special attention to the maintenance and long term stability of the treatment provided. He is also passionate about looking the general dental health of his patients and when indicated doing minimally invasive cosmetic treatments to improve the overall look of their smile.
Dr Holmes is a member of the American Academy of Osseointegration, Association of Dental Implantology UK and sat on the board of the young clinician’s committee. He regularly attends National and International conferences and publishes and presents his work in peer reviewed dental journals and dental meetings.
Dr Kimberly MacGregor
Specialist prosthodontist
GDC number: 205394
Kimberly MacGregor
Specialist prosthodontist
GDC number: 205394
Dr. MacGregor earned her DDS and MS degree from the Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz, one of the most renowned dental schools in Portugal, in 2010. After three years of private practice in London and part-time teaching in Lisbon, she joined the New York University (NYU) in 2013 and completed a Certificate and a subsequent Fellowship in the Advanced Program for International Dentists in Prosthodontics. In 2015, she joined the Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics and received her Prosthodontics Specialty Certification in 2018.
During her residency, Dr. MacGregor was appointed Chief Resident, a designation that is offered to the strongest and most efficient student in the program. She served NYU on the Graduate Council for Ethics and Professionalism, presented numerous scientific posters at major Prosthodontic meetings in the U.S. and was the recipient of several awards for outstanding academic performance and excellence in Prosthodontics including the Harold Litvak Award (2017), the Adisman Award (2018) and the Inaugural Gary Goldstein Award of Excellence (2018). Upon completion of her Specialty Certificate, she was employed as a faculty at NYU, as an Assistant Professor of Prosthodontics.
Dr. MacGregor is a member of the American Academy of Prosthodontics, the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, the British Dental Association and the Portuguese Dental Association. She regularly attends National and International conferences and has some of her research in the process for manuscript submission.
Dr. MacGregor describes Prosthodontics as an advanced specialty that, in a patient centered care, brings together Science and Art, responsible for the oral rehabilitation and achieving the most functional and aesthetic results. In her words, it enables practitioners to explore their most creative side during the design of a “new smile”. In addition, she is grateful that Prosthodontics has allowed her to participate in the reconstruction of those who, unfortunately, present severe congenital or acquired maxillofacial defects that require multidisciplinary intervention.
Dr Mariana Alves
Endodontics
GDC number: 286797
Dr Mariana Alves
Endodontics
GDC number: 286797
DMD (university of Lisbon, 2010)
MMSc Endodontics (Harvard University, 2015)
“My objective is to change people’s experiences and perceptions of Root Canal Treatment. With great dedication to high quality, painless patient care I wish to create a relaxed environment where patients feel comfortable and at ease while delivering the highest quality treatments currently available.”
Dr Mariana Alves graduated from the University of Lisbon, School of Dental Medicine in 2010, top of her class. Upon completion of her degree she remained connected to her University as a Clinical instructor in the Endodontics department while she worked as a General dentist.
In 2015 Dr Alves embarked on a journey to the United States of America, for her Endodontic training and Masters degree, at Harvard University. During her time at Harvard she was a clinical instructor for Endodontics and was awarded the Krakow Harvard Forsyth Endodontics Grant for research in Endodontics.
Since graduation she has practiced exclusively in endodontics and endodontic microsurgery. She is an assistant professor at the postgraduate program in Endodontics at the University of Lisbon and lectures both nationally and internationally.
She is registered with the GDC, a certified member of the European Society of Endodontology, a member of the American Association of Endodontics and a Fellow of the International College of Dentists.
Dr Alves is passionate about healthcare. She understands that root canals bring significant anxiety to patients and wishes to create a calm and comfortable environment for her patients. She always aims to deliver the highest quality treatment possible, relying on the latest technologies available.
Dr Alves has 2 small children and in her spare time enjoys spending time with her family, reading, jogging and gardening.
Natalie
Hygienist
GDC number: 207081
Nazira
Hygienist
GDC number: 220119
Gemma
Manager
Irina
Dental Nurse
GDC number: 157334
ADELLE
Dental Nurse
GDC number: 153319