MEET OUR EXCEPTIONAL TEAM

THE PROFESSIONALS BEHIND YOUR SMILE

The team at The Grove Practice in Leamington Spa really is a family. Apart from the obvious family connections of our two Principal Dentists, Drs Upen and Viren Vithlani, you will see and realise that our team not only care for you, their patient, but also care for each other.

All our team enjoy their working days and you will genuinely see the love they have for dentistry and the environment they work in. Our collective expertise spans general, cosmetic, and specialist dentistry, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care tailored to your specific needs.

Dr Upen VithlaniDr Upen Vithlani
GDC  112861

Dr Upen Vithlani

Principal Dentist / Special interest in Orthodontics

BDS (Birm) MFDS RCS (Edin) MClinDent (Orth)

Dr Viren VithlaniDr Viren Vithlani
GDC  113471

Dr Viren Vithlani

Principal Dentist / Specialist Periodontist

BDS (Birm) MFDS RCS (Edin) MClinDent Periodontology (Hons) MPerio RCS (Ed)

Dr Harmeet GrewalDr Harmeet Grewal
GDC  179295

Dr Harmeet Grewal

ASSOCIATE DENTIST / INTEREST IN COSMETIC AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY, ORTHODONTICS

MDDr Charles University, Prague

Dr Zeeshan ChawdhriDr Zeeshan Chawdhri
GDC  249033

Dr Zeeshan Chawdhri

ASSOCIATE DENTIST / INTEREST IN RESTORATIVE AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY

BDS (Birm) MSc in Restorative Dental Practice (Eastman)

Dr Varkha RattuDr Varkha Rattu
GDC  278613

Dr Varkha Rattu

DENTIST FOCUSED ON PERIODONTICS

BDS (Lond) MFDS RCS (Eng) MClinDent Periodontology (Hons) (KCL)

Sunil FarmahSunil Farmah
GDC  150000

Sunil Farmah

Specialist Orthodontist

BDS University of Manchester 2008

Dr Ammar Al HouraniDr Ammar Al Hourani
GDC  

Dr Ammar Al Hourani

Specialist in Endodontics

BDS (Glasgow), DDSc (Endodontology), MFDS RCS Edin, MEndo RCS Edin, PG Cert Med Ed

Dr Wilfred ElliottDr Wilfred Elliott
GDC  309970

Dr Wilfred Elliott

Associate Dentist

BSc (Hons) (KCL) MSc (Dist.) (QMUL) BDS (Hons) (KCL)

Sophia SpriggsSophia Spriggs
GDC  205773

Sophia Spriggs

Dental Hygiene Therapist

BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Therapy, NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2010

Isobel HurstIsobel Hurst
GDC  264425

Isobel Hurst

Dental Hygiene Therapist

BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy University of Birmingham

Lorraine WhiteheadLorraine Whitehead
GDC  3634

Lorraine Whitehead

Hygienist

Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Hygiene 1988

Jen Blakeman
GDC  139474

Jen Blakeman

Practice Manager

National Certificate NEBDSA 1992, Cert Hum (OU), Affiliate Member IOSH (247991)

Tracy Wheeler
GDC  119232

Tracy Wheeler

Assistant Practice Manager

National Certificate NEBDSA 1992, Level 3 Foundation CIPD in people practice

Jessica Hynes
GDC  262465

Jessica Hynes

Patient Care Coordinator / Head Dental Nurse

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2015, Oral Health Educator (BDA) 2016, Radiography (BDA) 2021, CBCT (BDA) 2025

Daizey Taylor
GDC  311825

Daizey Taylor

Dental Nurse

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2023, BDA Education Certificate in Dental Radiography

Jaqueline Knowles
GDC  148704

Jaqueline Knowles

Dental Nurse

National Certificate NEBDN 1998, Radiography (BDA)

Alicia Rudd
GDC  146537

Alicia Rudd

Dental Nurse

NVQ in Oral Healthcare Dental Nursing, Radiography (BDA) 2018

Jade Toller
GDC  153311

Jade Toller

Specialist Clinic Coordinator / Specialist Dental Nurse

National Certificate NEBDN 2001, Radiography (BDA)

Marie Watson
GDC  115346

Marie Watson

Patient Care Representative / Dental Nurse

NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Independent Assessment City & Guilds 2007, Radiography (BDA)

Amy
GDC  

Amy

Decontamination Operative / Practice Administrator

Anya Shearsby
GDC  273196

Anya Shearsby

Patient Care Representative / Dental Nurse

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2017

Julie Tubb
GDC  

Julie Tubb

Front of House Lead

Suzanne Pitchford
GDC  

Suzanne Pitchford

Patient Liaison

Caroline
GDC  

Caroline

Practice Administrator

Our Team

Members

GDC  112861

Dr Upen Vithlani

Principal Dentist / Special interest in Orthodontics

BDS (Birm) MFDS RCS (Edin) MClinDent (Orth)

GDC  113471

Dr Viren Vithlani

Principal Dentist / Specialist Periodontist

BDS (Birm) MFDS RCS (Edin) MClinDent Periodontology (Hons) MPerio RCS (Ed)

GDC  179295

Dr Harmeet Grewal

ASSOCIATE DENTIST / INTEREST IN COSMETIC AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY, ORTHODONTICS

MDDr Charles University, Prague

GDC  249033

Dr Zeeshan Chawdhri

ASSOCIATE DENTIST / INTEREST IN RESTORATIVE AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY

BDS (Birm) MSc in Restorative Dental Practice (Eastman)

GDC  278613

Dr Varkha Rattu

DENTIST FOCUSED ON PERIODONTICS

BDS (Lond) MFDS RCS (Eng) MClinDent Periodontology (Hons) (KCL)

GDC  150000

Sunil Farmah

Specialist Orthodontist

BDS University of Manchester 2008

GDC  205773

Sophia Spriggs

Dental Hygiene Therapist

BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Therapy, NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2010

GDC  264425

Isobel Hurst

Dental Hygiene Therapist

BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy University of Birmingham

GDC  

Dr Ammar Al Hourani

Specialist in Endodontics

BDS (Glasgow), DDSc (Endodontology), MFDS RCS Edin, MEndo RCS Edin, PG Cert Med Ed

GDC  3634

Lorraine Whitehead

Hygienist

Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Hygiene 1988

GDC  309970

Dr Wilfred Elliott

Associate Dentist

BSc (Hons) (KCL) MSc (Dist.) (QMUL) BDS (Hons) (KCL)

GDC  139474

Jen Blakeman

Practice Manager

National Certificate NEBDSA 1992, Cert Hum (OU), Affiliate Member IOSH (247991)

GDC  119232

Tracy Wheeler

Assistant Practice Manager

National Certificate NEBDSA 1992, Level 3 Foundation CIPD in people practice

GDC  262465

Jessica Hynes

Patient Care Coordinator / Head Dental Nurse

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2015, Oral Health Educator (BDA) 2016, Radiography (BDA) 2021, CBCT (BDA) 2025

GDC  311825

Daizey Taylor

Dental Nurse

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2023, BDA Education Certificate in Dental Radiography

GDC  148704

Jaqueline Knowles

Dental Nurse

National Certificate NEBDN 1998, Radiography (BDA)

GDC  146537

Alicia Rudd

Dental Nurse

NVQ in Oral Healthcare Dental Nursing, Radiography (BDA) 2018

GDC  153311

Jade Toller

Specialist Clinic Coordinator / Specialist Dental Nurse

National Certificate NEBDN 2001, Radiography (BDA)

GDC  115346

Marie Watson

Patient Care Representative / Dental Nurse

NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Independent Assessment City & Guilds 2007, Radiography (BDA)

GDC  

Amy

Decontamination Operative / Practice Administrator

GDC  273196

Anya Shearsby

Patient Care Representative / Dental Nurse

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2017

GDC  

Julie Tubb

Front of House Lead

GDC  

Suzanne Pitchford

Patient Liaison

GDC  

Caroline

Practice Administrator

Our

practice values

What unites our diverse team is a shared commitment to excellence, compassion, and continuous improvement. We believe in treating patients as we would our own family members - with respect, honesty, and genuine care for their wellbeing.

We value open communication, taking time to listen to your concerns and explain treatments in clear, understandable terms. We believe informed patients make better decisions about their dental health.

Innovation is another core value, driving us to continuously evaluate and incorporate new technologies and techniques that improve patient outcomes and experiences.

Above all, we value the relationships we build with our patients - many of whom have been with us for decades and now bring their children and grandchildren to our practice. This continuing trust is the greatest testament to our team's dedication and skill.

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Angel Aligner brand logo with stylized angel wing icon.
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Straumann company logo in white with stylized leaf design.
Invisalign Gold Provider logo with a stylized star symbol.
Itero element logo text.
Angel Aligner brand logo with stylized angel wing icon.
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Straumann company logo in white with stylized leaf design.
Invisalign Gold Provider logo with a stylized star symbol.
Itero element logo text.
Angel Aligner brand logo with stylized angel wing icon.
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Itero element logo text.
Angel Aligner brand logo with stylized angel wing icon.
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