Meet the Team

At Nightingale Dental Centre, our dedicated team of highly skilled professionals is committed to providing exceptional oral care and ensuring a positive patient experience. Led by Clare Henderson, our experienced and compassionate dentists employ the latest advancements in dentistry to deliver top-notch services tailored to each patient's unique needs. Our friendly and knowledgeable dental hygienists, prioritise preventive care and educate patients on effective oral hygiene practices. The efficient administrative staff work seamlessly to create a warm and welcoming environment. Together, our dental practice team strives to promote overall dental wellness and lasting relationships with our valued patients.

Ben Marnell B.D.S.

Dentist

BSc (Hons), BDS, PG Dip Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry, PG Dip Oral Rehabilitation, GDC 277549

Ben's particular interests involve aesthetic smile rehabilitations using composite bonding, porcelain veneers, full mouth rehabilitations, replacement of missing teeth and treatment of worn teeth. He is currently undergoing advanced training in teeth straightening procedures. He is a big believer in giving patients a customised experience and treatment plan to achieve their healthy smile goals and making their experience as comfortable as possible.

In his spare time he is a keen runner and enjoys long walks with his labrador.

Ralitsa Danailova Gaydarska D.D.S

Dentist

GDC 180367
Ralitsa qualified from University at Munster, Germany in 2007. She worked for 2 years in a private practice before moving to the UK in 2010. She then completed her 2 year postgraduate studies at Tipton Academy in Restorative Dentistry in 2013.

Ralitsa’s calm and soothing nature runs through the practice, and is of great help with nervous patients. As well as specialties in other treatment, Ralitsa is qualified in ClearCorrect and cannot wait to offer you a straight and white smile that you will love.

Ralitsa spends her free time with her husband and two children, exploring Kent or enjoying local family based activities, She has a keen interest in baking (much to the staff's delight) and expanding her knowledge on new changes within dentistry by undertaking various courses.

Dany Abdulahad B.D.S

Dentist

GDC 281893
Dany has lived and worked in the UK since 2014 following graduating in Syria.

He has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry including composite bonding, teeth whitening, veneers and short-term orthodontics, including Invisalign.

Dany has a calming nature which anxious patients find helpful in obtaining the results they are
looking for.

Clare Henderson

Practice Manager

GDC 131413

Clare is Nightingale Dental Centre’s Practice Manager. Clare began her career in dentistry in 1996. Her first role was as a dental nurse, then in 2001 she became Practice Manager. She gained her NEBDN qualification in 1998 then went on to obtain her Dental Radiography for Dental Care Professionals qualification in 2015 and her Award in Dental Intravenous Sedation Nursing in 2017.

In her spare time, Clare enjoys spending time with her family, likes long walks along the beaches of Thanet and makes jewellery.

Charlee Portsmouth

Hygienist

GDC 293703
Charlee qualified from The University of Essex, Southend, in 2024. She enjoys treating a variety of patients in a professional manner bringing her fresh, innovative training and enthusiasm to every appointment.

Charlee strives to work with her patients to achieve their oral health goals, whether they’re big or small, with prevention being at the forefront of her work.