Dr Manie Opperman - Principal Dentist - Hockerill Dental

Principal Dentist B.Ch.D (Pret)
GDC no. 70239

Dr Opperman graduated in 1983 from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. After finishing compulsory national service for two years, he re-joined the army as a Captain where he served for an additional two years. Dr Opperman bought his first dental practice in 1987 in Centurion, South Africa, where he practised as a general dentist…

Dr Thinus Oelofse - Dentist - Hockerill Dental

Dentist B.Ch.D (Pret)
GDC no. 53087

After finishing his education, Dr Oelofse completed a year of National Service in the South African army. The following year he began training as a dentist at the University of Pretoria and completed a dental degree (BChD) in 1977. In the same year, he started working for a dental group treating patients employed by several…

Irina Thilly
Irina Thilly

Associate Dentist
GDC no. 72807

Irina is a general dentist who graduated from Lund University, dental faculty, Lund, Sweden in 1983. Irina came to the UK in 1997 to continue her dental career. During her career she has treated patients with dental phobia with empathy, understanding and respect. Irina enjoys the multidisciplinary approach in dentistry and has special interests in Aesthetic…

Shiv

Associate Dentist
GDC no. 272150

Shiv graduated from St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2017. After completing his vocational training in Bedfordshire, he has spent his time working in London and neighbouring Hertfordshire providing a high standard of dentistry to a wide range of patients. He is proficient in all aspects of general dentistry…

Dr David Nolte - Dental Surgeon - Hockerill Dental

Dental Surgeon, B.Ch.D (Pret)
GDC no. 70172

Dr David Nolte achieved his degree from the University of Pretoria in South Africa and subsequently developed an interest in cosmetic dentistry and dental implants. Following his qualification, Dr Nolte furthered his studies in implants and occlusion before working in practices based in St Albans, Stevenage and London. He has gained a wealth of experience…

Dr Shivam Patel - Clinician - Hockerill Dental
Shivam Patel

Clinician, Bristol University 2015 (Distinction)
GDC no. 258195

Dr Shivam Patel graduated from Bristol University in 2015 with a Distinction. Upon graduating, he was also awarded the Pitt-Ford Endodontic prize for a root canal treatment case-based presentation. In 2016, he went on to complete his Foundation year in Peterborough winning the award for “Best Case Presentation” out of his peers. He has since…