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Meet our team in Knightsbridge

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At Rakus Dental, our team blends exceptional clinical skill with an elevated, human approach to dentistry.

Located moments from Harrods, we deliver a standard of care that feels refined, reassuring and entirely personalised. Whether you are visiting us for a routine appointment or a full smile transformation, you’ll experience dentistry shaped around your comfort, clarity and confidence.

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DR RITA RKUS - Our Heritage in Facial Harmony

Rakus Dental is the dental arm of the Rita Rakus Clinic – a Knightsbridge institution renowned for facial aesthetics, regenerative medicine and wellness.

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Although Dr Rita Rakus does not provide dental care, her philosophy of harmonious facial balance informs our practice. We take pride in crafting smiles that look natural and feel authentic within the context of your whole face.

Dr Izabella Romanowska - Cosmetic Dentist & Facial Aesthetics Practitioner

Known for elegant, natural-looking cosmetic results and a holistic approach to smile harmony

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Dr Izabella Romanowska brings a refined, artistic touch to cosmetic dentistry. Her focus is on creating smiles that elevate natural beauty rather than overpower it. With advanced training in minimally invasive techniques, facial harmony and smile design, she crafts personalised aesthetic results that feel effortless yet transformative.

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Her expertise includes:

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Porcelain and composite veneers
Smile design using digital technology
Gummy smile refinement
Whitening and cosmetic enhancement
Clear aligner orthodontics

Dr Izabella is deeply patient-focused. She listens carefully, guides gently and takes time to understand the emotional motivations behind each smile. Many nervous or first-time cosmetic patients choose her for her compassionate approach and her ability to make the journey feel enjoyable, unrushed and collaborative.

What sets her apart:

Aesthetic artistry with a modern, conservative philosophy

Bespoke treatment planning, tailored to facial features

Warm, empathetic communication style

Results that enhance - never overpower - a patient’s natural identity

Her goal: to create smiles that feel authentically you - refined, balanced and beautifully confident.

Dr Adarsh Thanki - General, Preventive & Restorative Dentist

Dedicated to lifelong oral health, gentle care & evidence-based dentistry

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As the foundation of many patients’ long-term dental care, Dr Adarsh Thanki is known for his calm manner, highly ethical approach and commitment to preventive dentistry. He focuses on building strong, lasting relationships with patients while preserving natural teeth for as long as possible.

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His areas of expertise include:

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Dr Thanki has a talent for simplifying clinical information, ensuring every patient understands their options and feels empowered in their treatment decisions. His gentle, reassuring style makes him particularly popular with nervous patients and those returning to dental care after a long break.

Why patients trust him:

Consistent, attentive and highly ethical care

A focus on prevention, stability and minimal intervention

Clear, honest explanations at every stage

A genuinely compassionate approach to dentistry

His philosophy: excellent dentistry isn’t just about solving problems - it’s about helping patients feel safe, informed and confident for years to come.

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Our wider team

Every member of the Rakus Dental team shares the same commitment to exceptional care, comfort and professionalism. From our treatment coordinators to our hygienists and support staff, each individual plays a vital role in creating a seamless and welcoming experience.

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Our collaborative approach ensures that:

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Every treatment journey feels organised, transparent and personalised
Patients feel valued, heard and supported
The highest standards of clinical excellence are upheld at all times

Together, we offer a level of care that reflects the sophistication and standards of our Knightsbridge community.

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Dr Guy Mclellan

Guy Mclellan holds the rare distinction of being qualified as both a doctor and a dentist. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England who enjoys more than a decade of experience working at the forefront of ENT and plastic surgery. Since 2001, Guy has held the position of honorary consultant at Charing Cross Hospital, where he works in oral and maxillofacial surgery. His interest in dental implantology began in 1994 when he first worked on complex reconstructive surgery for patients with cleft lip and palate, facial cancer and other intra-oral conditions. Guy’s extensive experience in this area has proven invaluable in establishing his reputation as a highly-skilled surgical implantologist who consistently achieves outstanding results for his private patients.

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Dr Adeel Ali

After obtaining his Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties of England (MJDF RCS) of the Royal College of Surgeons, Dr. Ali underwent surgical training, under the guidance and mentorship of Professor Hilt Tatum – a pioneer in implant dentistry who invented the sinus bone graft procedure in 1975. Dr Ali has since performed many surgical procedures with Professor Tatum, including learning the innovative sinus grafting technique. As well as performing implant procedures across many practices in the UK, Dr. Ali is a trainer, mentor and dental implant international speaker. His expert training is testament to his place as a leading light in transformative dentistry.

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Dr. Ameed K. Abdul-Hamid

Dr Abdul Hamid is one of the world’s foremost authorities in dental aesthetics, with a particularly distinguished presence in the Middle East. His contributions to the field have earned him numerous prestigious appointments and accolades. Currently, he holds several influential positions, including Chairman of the Arab Academy of Dental Aesthetics and the Saudi Medical Forum in Riyadh. He serves as Director of the British Centres for Excellence in Dentistry in London and the Arab Centre for Oral Health. His international recognition extends to his role as Regent of the International Academy of DentoFacial Aesthetics in New York. Dr Hamid’s academic credentials include his former directorship of the Aesthetic postgraduate programmes in Continuing Professional Development at University College London. His excellence in the field was formally recognised when he was named International Dentist of the Year in 2011.

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