Meet the team

Battersea Bridge Dental Practice has a team of enthusiastic and committed dentists, dental hygienists and dental nurses, for more information about a particular person, please select a profile from below.

Dr Daniel Dawson

Dr Daniel Dawson

Principal Dentist

Daniel is a principal dentist and partner at the practice.

After graduating from the University of Bristol in 1999, he completed his vocational training with the Charing Cross Hospital Scheme and has worked in London ever since.
He joined the practice in 2003, first establishing himself as a senior associate before entering into a partnership with Neal.

He enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has undertaken further continuing professional development in a number of treatment modalities including oral surgery, splint therapy, same day ceramic restorations, and restorative dentistry.

His special interest is Endodontic treatment. He is currently enrolled part time on the consultant led Post Graduate Diploma in Endodontics program at King’s College University.

Outside of his professional role, Daniel likes to keep fit, he is a keen cyclist, runner and swimmer and trains throughout the year for the summer season of triathlons. When he’s not squeezing himself into a wetsuit his young family keep him busy and entertained.

GDC registration – 75847

Dr Neal Shah

Dr Neal Shah

Principal Dentist

Neal is a practice principle dentist and partner within the practice. He has been here for 11 years.

He grew up in London and returned having graduated from Bristol University in 1999 to complete his training at Kingston hospital. Shortly after he was awarded an additional post graduate diploma including Oral Surgery and sedation from Bristol University.

Since then Neal has obtained a post graduate certificate in cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry and has been providing bespoke smile designs for many years. He is also a gold tiered Invisalign provider. www.invisalign.co.uk

Neal provides the dental implants at the practice. He completed his training at the Cambridge Academy and The California Implant Institute based in San Diego. He uses Nobel Biocare implants exclusively. www.nobelbiocare.co.uk

Neal is a member of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (FGDP) and holds the Diploma in Implantology from the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of England.

There doesn’t seem to be much spare time, but when there is, he enjoys playing sport, football and tennis in particular. He has recently had to take up hockey again in order to keep up with his two young daughters.

GDC registration – 75863

Dr Laleh Salmani

Dr Laleh Salmani

Senior Dentist

GDC registration – 162620

DDS, ORE(Lond)

Laleh graduated with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Iran in 2006. Since then, she has remained deeply committed to continuous professional development, undertaking postgraduate training in advanced Endodontics and other areas of dentistry to provide the highest standard of modern dental care.

She has extensive expertise in minimally invasive dentistry and enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with particular interests in cosmetic and restorative treatments, including endodontics (root canal treatment), Invisalign, teeth whitening, composite bonding, and ceramic crowns and bridges. She has worked in several practices providing root canal treatment exclusively, reflecting both her skill set and enjoyment of this field. Laleh is an accredited Invisalign and Inman Aligner provide.

With over 20 years of experience, Laleh is known for her confident yet compassionate approach. She values clear communication and building trusting relationships with patients and colleagues, and is widely described as a caring and meticulous dentist who delivers first-class dentistry with exceptional attention to detail.

Outside the dental practice, Laleh enjoys running, travelling, and spending time with her husband and two sons. When she’s not perfecting smiles, she’s usually chasing her children, planning the next adventure, or convincing herself that running is relaxing.

Cloe Thomas

Cloe Thomas

Special Interest Dentist

Special Interest: Periodontology, Surgery, Sedation

Cloe is originally from Wales. She graduated from Cardiff dental school in 2014 moving to London for further training. Since then, she has carried out further postgraduate education to work within specialised fields which include oral surgery and periodontology.

She completed a periodontology diploma to enable her to treat periodontal disease along with aesthetic gum issues. She now works as a dentist with a special interest within periodontology, as a result of developing a large range of skills within this area.

Cloe completed a Masters in implantology at Bristol University to allow her to complete advanced implant and surgical work.

Cloe was accredited as an oral surgery DWSI 2 years ago. She carries out a large range of difficult tooth removal including wisdom teeth.

Cloe has been sedation trained since 2016. She treats many anxious and nervous patients and helps alleviate anxiety for treatment by providing sedation.

Cloe also has a keen interest in facial aesthetics. She has carried out continuous training in renowned aesthetic academies since 2016. She is trained in advanced aesthetic procedures including botox, dermal fillers, skin boosters, threads, non-surgical facelifts/nose jobs and profile harmonisation.

In her spare time, she enjoys running. She completed the London marathon in 2023 for Alzheimer’s Society and will be completing the Brighton marathon for Rare Dementia UK in 2024. She also enjoys playing classical and electric violin.

Keely Poole

Keely Poole

Hygienist

Originally from Florida, Keely moved to the UK in 2013 and then graduated from Queen Mary University of London (Barts) in 2021 with a DipHE in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy. Since then, she has been working and living in London, and has been at Battersea Bridge since January 2026.

Keely has experience with treating periodontal disease and also in paediatrics which enables her to treat anxious patients gently, yet thoroughly. She is also qualified to carry out tooth whitening. What she enjoys most though is building relationships with patients and giving them the confidence and skills to achieve and maintain a healthy smile for life.

In her free time, she loves going to the gym and being active, cooking, or reading through her ever-growing pile of books. She enjoys travelling too when she can, so any recommendations are more than welcome!

Keeley Maclean

Keeley Maclean

Hygienist

Keeley graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene from Eastman Dental Hospital, where she gained a broad range of clinical experience and had the opportunity to train alongside leading periodontists. Her training also included experience within paediatrics, oral medicine and specialty dentistry, giving her a well-rounded approach to dental hygiene and patient care.

Keeley is positive, approachable and passionate about making patients feel comfortable and at ease. She believes in providing thorough care to help patients understand their oral health and feel confident in maintaining a healthy smile.

Originally from East Sussex, Keeley loves being by the coast and particularly enjoys going for a sea swim during the summer months. Outside of dentistry, she loves going to concerts and trying new restaurants — so if you have any recommendations, she’s always happy to hear them!

Egle Bagociunaite

Egle Bagociunaite

Nurse