Caring for St Margarets smiles since 2001

A family-led, neighbourhood dental practice with a real heart for the community we serve. Get to know our story, our team and what makes us different.

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Established in St Margarets 2001
Mixed NHS and private practice
Family-friendly approach
Honest, transparent pricing
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Our story: a quarter-century of St Margarets dentistry

St Margarets Smiles has been part of the community at 165 St Margarets Road since 2001. For over 25 years, we've quietly grown alongside the families we look after - watching first wobbly teeth come and go, calming pre-wedding nerves, fixing the occasional sports injury, and looking after multiple generations of the same families.

In 2024, the practice was taken under new ownership by Arjinder Chohan and his team, with a clear vision: to keep everything that's wonderful about a long-established neighbourhood dental practice (the warmth, the trust, the familiarity), while bringing in the latest standards in dentistry, gentle modern techniques, and a real focus on patient care. We're proud of where we've come from, and excited about what's next.

What our St Margarets patients say about us

James

Excellent care and attention kindly provided by Dr Emily and her assistant as well as by hygienist Emily. Dr Emily took care to explain everything carefully and took photographs to illustrate her explanations. She listened to my concerns equally carefully and acted accordingly.

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James

Ben J.

Had a great experience at St Margaret Smiles with Dr Emily and Fatima, very thorough with my examination. Lisa the receptionist was also very welcoming.

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Ben J.

Noreen R.

I can't thank Dr Emily Johnson enough for the care she is taking with my teeth.

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Noreen R.

Vanessa D.

Best dentist I have ever had! Dr Emily has really helped me overcome my phobias and helped manage my dental care proactively.

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Vanessa D.

S J.

Wonderful experience this morning from booking, reception to my appointment with Rachel, hygienist. She is very knowledgeable and gave lots of good advice.

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S J.

Sagar L.

The check-up and cleaning were excellent, and I really appreciate how thorough and professional you both were. You made me feel comfortable, and I'm very happy with how everything went. My teeth feel great!

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Sagar L.

Kay H.

Wow...what a relief!! I am so lucky to have found an NHS dentist near me who are welcoming and efficient. Emily Johnson was gentle, patient and thorough and clearly very knowledgeable.

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Kay H.

Steve S.

Dr Emily and the entire staff did a fantastic job making my daughter feel comfortable on her first ever trip to the dentist. I would recommend St Margaret's Smiles to anyone looking for a professional, caring and supportive environment.

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Steve S.

Jo R.

Rachael and Kiran were great! Rachael was a very thorough, friendly and informative hygienist. Kiran was fantastic supporting as a nurse. A great experience - from someone who never particularly enjoys visiting the dentist!

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Jo R.

Jane R.

I am a nervous patient and Smiles made me feel at ease, especially Emily my dentist.

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Jane R.

Glen M.

Great dentist great staff excellent service.

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Glen M.

Neda D.

I must say my recent visit to St Margarets Smiles was extremely pleasant. Receptionist Jess was very helpful, and Rachel the dental hygienist explained so clearly how I can improve the health of my teeth. I won't be afraid to come again.

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Neda D.

Marina L.

Great experience at this dental clinic. The staff were very friendly and gave excellent attention to my child, making him feel comfortable. Everything was explained clearly and in a very kind way. Really glad we chose this clinic.

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Marina L.

Karen J.

As always, St Margarets Smiles is welcoming and knows its patients. I had two appointments, one with the hygienist and then with Mr Panesar. Both were done quickly and efficiently.

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Karen J.

Anna H.

Great practice, wonderful doctors and very pleasant staff.

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Anna H.

Catherine M.

Lovely new front teeth.

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Catherine M.

Ian B.

Excellent professional dentist practice.

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Ian B.

Barbara D.

Great care as always!

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Barbara D.

Dagmara Z.

Very happy with the practice.

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Dagmara Z.

Thomas G.

Very good service, thanks.

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Thomas G.

Nombasa N.

Always a good experience.

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Nombasa N.

Dan B.

Even through the midst of an IT crash everyone was super friendly and helpful.

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Dan B.

Sophie B.

Professional, kind and helpful.

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Sophie B.

Pankaj T.

Fatima is amazing, very helpful and kind. Dentist is amazing.

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Pankaj T.

David F.

Friendly staff, excellent service.

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David F.

Karim A.

Fatima is lovely, always smiley face and great service.

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Karim A.

Harriet D.

Emily is so kind and professional, it makes a big difference.

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Harriet D.

Noreen R.

I can't thank Dr Emily Johnson enough for the care she is taking with my teeth.

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Noreen R.

Lauren A.

Great experience with Dr. Emily and new receptionist staff. Very friendly and informative.

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Lauren A.

Barbara B.

Farzana - 100% the best hygienist and a thoroughly lovely person I have ever had - today was my second with her - perfect and thank you.

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Barbara B.

Caroline R.

Excellent care! Real understanding of my deafness and such supportive team. I really thank you.

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Caroline R.

Niki S.

St Margarets Smiles is the best by miles. Lisa on reception is particularly warm and friendly and puts one immediately at ease.

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Niki S.

Laura K.

Very happy with St Margaret's Smiles. Easy to book appointments and really friendly staff. Emily and Fatima, thank you.

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Laura K.

Ed W.

Prompt, friendly and professional treatment. Highly recommended.

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Ed W.

Susan B.

Crown expertly fitted. Quick and efficient service. Pleasant friendly staff.

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Susan B.

Ella D.

I had a great experience with Emily the dentist, everyone was very very friendly and made me feel at ease.

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Ella D.

Michelle C.

I visited the hygienist today and she did a wonderful job. I haven't had them cleaned for about 6 years and she has done wonders in 30 minutes. Highly recommended!

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Michelle C.

Katherine M.

Excellent customer care. Highly recommend.

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Katherine M.

Susanna H.

My last appointment was hygienist, she was brilliant! The dental nurse with her was great too, highly recommend.

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Susanna H.

Andrew W.

A very thorough check up. Course of action clearly explained. I needed to be referred to Kingston hospital for some restorative treatment and this referral happened promptly.

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Andrew W.

Olivia L.

While going to the dentist is hardly a pleasant experience, the team really make up for it. The super lovely and personable receptionist will put you at ease before being seen by the professional and swift dentist. Having used both NHS & Private the level of care is always top notch.

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Olivia L.

Argita P.

I had a wonderful experience. The staff was friendly, professional, and made me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. The clinic was clean and well-organised, and everything ran smoothly.

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Argita P.

Keith S.

Very polite and friendly practice. They do take personal care of patients. I felt very comfortable. Rachel is very diligent and offered great advice. I felt very much at ease.

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Keith S.

Ben J.

Had a great experience at St Margaret Smiles with Dr Emily and Fatima, very thorough with my examination. Lisa the receptionist was also very welcoming.

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Ben J.

Emanuela G.

Gentle and polite manners towards my little one and professional.

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Emanuela G.

Tania T.

Everyone was very kind and helpful but overall very professional.

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Tania T.

Abigail A.

Very good service! I had Farzana as my hygienist — she was professional, friendly, and made the whole experience comfortable. Would definitely recommend!

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Abigail A.

Nigel C.

I've been coming here for years. Flexible, friendly and efficient. Dentist and hygienist.

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Nigel C.

Keith G.

The hygienist was very good, gentle and thorough, with great communication of what was happening.

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Keith G.

Ruth S.

The hygienist did a thorough job and gave me good advice.

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Ruth S.

Kelvin L.

Dr Emily was very patient and helpful. She was treating my younger son with lots of care and explaining along about what she was doing to my son. I'll recommend her to others.

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Jim M.

I'm not the best patient in the world but was very satisfied with the treatment received. Dr. Emily, assisted by Fatima did a great job of making me comfortable and carried out their work really well. All the staff seem very competent and helpful.

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Jim M.

Tyler D.

From the receptionist to the dentist, great service, very professional, I'm glad to be a patient at this place, thank you ladies.

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Tyler D.

Brad H.

Got a checkup for myself and my toddler. Great service and friendly staff - thanks Emily for the checkup! I also went back for some dental hygiene work and my teeth are much cleaner now.

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Brad H.

Ianstrax

All the procedures I have had have been performed with care and skill. This is a practice that I would highly recommend.

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Arki H.

Rachel was amazing she deserves a bonus. Come see her immediately if you got problems.

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Arki H.

Ester K.

Very friendly and professional dental clinic. I also found the most gentle and accommodating hygienist there for my sensitive teeth, while she cleans them very well. Short waiting time for appointments and very flexible and friendly staff and environment. My son loves going there too, for check up and hygiene appointments.

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Ester K.

Gregory C.

The service was excellent, and the product exceeded my expectations both in ease of use and result.

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Gregory C.

Katalin P.

Excellent service. Both of my sons were treated here. We are very pleased with St Margarets Smiles.

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Katalin P.

Dot H.

I'm always nervous about visiting the dentist, but Emily and the staff were very understanding. Emily's treatment was steady and gentle. Thank you for making the visit as comfortable as possible for an anxious lady.

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Liberty D.

I couldn't recommend St Margaret's Smiles more! I am someone who is a nervous client when it comes to seeing a dentist. However my experience with Emily & Farzana has been great. They both made sure I was well looked after & made me feel at ease! As soon as you walk in, the receptionists are attentive and lovely.

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Duy P.

Dr Emily is very good. Highly recommended. Professional, skilful and gentle. The surgery has the latest equipment, appointments manager is also great. My whole family is now registered with Dr Emily.

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Duy P.

Diana W.

As always a first class service... I have been at this practice since 1998... always consistently good. From fillings crowns and general care I would recommend 100%.

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Derek D.

Helpful and super friendly receptionist and excellent hygienist who took great care. I'm obviously not a fan of going to the dentist but they make it far easier to have a much better experience.

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Derek D.

Vanessa D.

Best dentist I have ever had! Dr Emily has really helped me overcome my phobias and helped manage my dental care proactively.

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Ali C.

Mine and my children's experience at St Margarets Smiles is always a very positive one. A super friendly front of house team, dental staff and an amazing hygienist!

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Andrea D.

Mr Panesar is an excellent dentist, who works with care and precision and is always ready to explain the treatment he is recommending. A particular thanks to two new receptionists, Lisa and Adrienne, professional and helpful and able to find a spot for a semi-urgent treatment for me. Really appreciated.

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Andrea D.

Angela K.

Hygienist Rachel was wonderful... warm and welcoming but much more ... she's informative about the process and gives clear advice!

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James

Excellent care and attention kindly provided by Dr Emily and her assistant as well as by hygienist Emily. Dr Emily took care to explain everything carefully and took photographs to illustrate her explanations. She listened to my concerns equally carefully and acted accordingly.

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James

Dean S.

I took my 1 year old for their first check up at St Margaret's Smiles, the receptionist and the 2 dental nurses were fantastic and very professional, it was also extremely clean and tidy. There was also no tears.

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Dean S.

Susan C.

From the lovely, helpful, friendly receptionist, I think her name is Lisa, to the dentist who explains everything and will only do work necessary, this practise is amazing. I've been coming here for years and would never dream of going elsewhere. The receptionist was extremely helpful when I phoned for an emergency appointment at 9am and got one at 11am.

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Joanne M.

Rachel the Hygienist was very thorough with the children and guided them on good brushing technique and answered all their questions. Adrienne on the front desk was great at keeping the children occupied while they waited. Great service and very happy kids.

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Kat K.

I had a really lovely experience at my first hygienist appointment! The lady on reception was super welcoming and friendly. Rachel was really friendly and informative during my appointment where she made me feel at ease (I'm not a fan of the dentist) and made me feel really good about my teeth! The dental assistant was also very gentle and nice! The experience has made me feel much better about coming for hygienist appointments in the future.

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Margot L.

I had my appointment with Rachael and it was definitely the best dental appointment I've ever had. She was so lovely and kind and explained everything step by step so I knew what was happening. Also gave very good advice and overall made sure I was comfortable and informed. Would recommend seeing her for anyone who is nervous about getting their teeth cleaned.

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Margot L.

What we do at St Margarets Smiles

We offer a complete range of dental care under one roof - everything from routine NHS check-ups to discreet cosmetic transformations.

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What we do at St Margarets Smiles

We offer a complete range of dental care under one roof - everything from routine NHS check-ups to discreet cosmetic transformations.

General dentistry

Cosmetic treatments

Missing teeth

Invisalign clear aligners

Who we welcome at our practice

We're a family-friendly practice that warmly welcomes patients of all ages, backgrounds and dental needs:

Families with young children
Adults nervous about the dentist
Anyone seeking cosmetic dentistry
New NHS and private patients

Meet your friendly Twickenham team

Our team is small but mighty - chosen as much for warmth and patience as for clinical skill. You'll be looked after by Dr Paramjit Panesar, who has over 25 years of experience in St Margarets and holds a Diploma in Implant Dentistry from UCL, and Dr Emily Johnson, an Invisalign-trained dentist known for her gentle, calm approach with patients of all ages.


Our hygienist Rachael Kayibanda completes the team, bringing a particular focus on periodontal care and prevention-based dentistry. Whoever you see, you'll feel genuinely looked after from your very first visit.

Dr Paramjit Panesar

General & Implant Dentist

Dr Emily Johnson

General Dentist & Invisalign Provider

Rachael Kayibanda

Dental Hygienist

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Why patients trust us with their dental care

There's a lot to be said for a practice with deep roots in the community - and a team that genuinely loves what they do.

  • 25+ years in St Margarets
  • Long-standing patient relationships
  • Honest, no-pressure approach
  • NHS and private options
  • Strong focus on prevention

Visiting our St Margarets practice

We're located at 165 St Margarets Road, just a two-minute walk from St Margarets train station. Pay-and-display parking is available directly outside the practice, and we're easy to reach by bus or bike from anywhere in TW1 and the wider Richmond upon Thames borough.

Our opening hours:

  • Monday: 9am - 6:30pm
  • Tuesday to Thursday: 9am - 6pm
  • Friday: 9am - 5pm
  • Saturday: 9am - 1pm
  • Sunday: 10am - 2pm (selected dates)

Your questions about us answered in Twickenham

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How long has the practice been here?

St Margarets Smiles has been part of the local community at 165 St Margarets Road since 2001 - over 25 years caring for families across St Margarets, Twickenham and the wider TW1 area.

Who owns the practice?

The practice is currently owned by Arjinder Chohan, who took over in 2024 with a clear vision to preserve everything that makes St Margarets Smiles special while investing in modern techniques and patient care.

Are you taking new NHS patients?

Yes, we're currently accepting new NHS patients at St Margarets Smiles. We're a mixed NHS and private practice, which means you can choose what's right for you and your family.

What are your opening hours?

We're open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm, and by appointment on weekends - particularly handy for patients in St Margarets and East Twickenham who can't make weekday appointments.

Where can I park?

There's pay-and-display parking directly outside the practice on St Margarets Road, plus on-street parking on several of the residential roads nearby. Most patients travelling from elsewhere in TW1 or Richmond upon Thames find it easier to park here than in central Twickenham.

How do I book?

You can book online via our website or call us on 020 8744 9922. Your first visit as a new patient is just £30 (usually £60) - find out more on our new patients page.

Do you accept patients from outside St Margarets?

Yes, we welcome new patients from across the TW1 postcode and the wider Richmond upon Thames borough - including East Twickenham, Isleworth, Whitton and Strawberry Hill. We're a short walk from St Margarets train station with pay-and-display parking right outside.

Ready to join our St Margarets practice?