Larkfield Dental Aesthetics

Expert hands, heartfelt smiles

Preparing your visit

The team at Larkfield Dental Aesthetics

Meet our team

The friendly, experienced people who'll look after your smile — dentists, hygienists and practice staff who treat every patient like family.

Our people

The people behind your smile

Experienced clinicians and a welcoming front-of-house team, ready to put you at ease.

Theo van Diepen

Dentist

Theo van Diepen

Theo has been the principal dentist at Larkfield Dental Practice since 1999, having trained at Tandarts, Amsterdam and qualified in June 1987.

Dentist GDC 62531
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Tarang Prakash

Dentist

Tarang Prakash

Tarang has been working as our associate dentist at Larkfield Dental Practice Since 2010.

Dentist GDC 186164
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Michel Heidweiller

Implantologist & Periodontist

Michel Heidweiller

Michel is our highly experienced Implantologist who has been with us many years and successfully placed over 3000 Implants during his career.

Implantologist & Periodontist GDC 61400
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Sally Messenger

Hygienist

Sally Messenger

Sally qualified as a dental Hygienist at the University College Hospital London in March 1983. Sally is an excellent Hygienist working closely with the Team to provide a high level of patient care.

Hygienist GDC 2556
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Lucy Frost

Dental Nurse

Lucy Frost

Lucy worked as a dental nurse for 10 years before taking a break to have her children, she then returned to the profession here at Larkfield Dental Practice.

Dental Nurse GDC 246285
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Jesus Molina

Special Interest in Endodontics

Jesus Molina

Jesus qualified as a dentist in Venezuela in 2002, where he worked in private general practice. In 2007, he completed the Statutory Examination (IQE) in order to register as a dentist with the UK General Dental Council.

Special Interest in Endodontics
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Kawita Gurung

Dental Nurse

Kawita Gurung

Our newest addition to the practice team, Kawita has recently completed her dental nurse training and is now a qualified dental nurse.

Dental Nurse
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Alex Calimac

Trainee Dental Nurse and Receptionist

Alex Calimac

Trainee Dental Nurse and Receptionist in Larkfield Dental Aesthetics

Trainee Dental Nurse and Receptionist
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Sharon van Diepen

Practice Manager

Sharon van Diepen

Sharon helped to establish the practice with husband Theo and after many years break to study art, has been on hand to help bring the practice through the difficulties and challenges of the pandemic.

Practice Manager
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Profiles

Get to know us

A little more about the people you'll meet at Larkfield.

Theo van Diepen

Theo van Diepen

Dentist

Theo has been the principal dentist at Larkfield Dental Practice since 1999, having trained at Tandarts, Amsterdam and qualified in June 1987. He has been practicing dentistry here in the UK since October 1987, and is also a member of the British Academy of Dentistry and is accredited as a recognised provider of Denplan Excel Dental Care. Theo has a warm and friendly character, practicing with experience and confidence, helping to put patients at ease.

Dentist GDC 62531
Tarang Prakash

Tarang Prakash

Dentist

Tarang has been working as our associate dentist at Larkfield Dental Practice Since 2010. Tarang is a qualified dentist from India and successfully completed the Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) conducted by the UK General Dental Council in 2010. Tarang is interested in all aspects of general dentistry and keeps herself updated with the latest developments. Tarang loves working with children and is very calm and reassuring with nervous patients.

Dentist GDC 186164
Michel Heidweiller

Michel Heidweiller

Implantologist & Periodontist

Michel is our highly experienced Implantologist who has been with us many years and successfully placed over 3000 Implants during his career. Placing Dental Implants is a very skilled procedure and requires finite precision and expertise and we are very pleased to have him as part of our Team.

Implantologist & Periodontist GDC 61400
Sally Messenger

Sally Messenger

Hygienist

Sally qualified as a dental Hygienist at the University College Hospital London in March 1983. Sally is an excellent Hygienist working closely with the Team to provide a high level of patient care. Sally will help you regain your confidence by helping to keep your teeth plaque free and reduce the opportunity for gum disease to get established. A regular visit to our Hygienist will also significantly reduce the risk of tooth loss and other health related problems. Sally will work with you to overcome any hygiene issues and help you maintain good oral health.

Hygienist GDC 2556
Lucy Hicks

Lucy Hicks

Hygienist

Hygienist in Larkfield Dental Aesthetics

Hygienist
Lucy Frost

Lucy Frost

Dental Nurse

Lucy worked as a dental nurse for 10 years before taking a break to have her children, she then returned to the profession here at Larkfield Dental Practice. Lucy Qualified as a dental Nurse in 2013. Lucy has a kind and friendly manner, helping to ensure that you are well cared for.

Dental Nurse GDC 246285
Jesus Molina

Jesus Molina

Special Interest in Endodontics

Jesus qualified as a dentist in Venezuela in 2002, where he worked in private general practice. In 2007, he completed the Statutory Examination (IQE) in order to register as a dentist with the UK General Dental Council. In 2009 Jesus gained the Membership of Faculty of Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh (MFDS RCSEdin). The same year he commenced a two year part-time MSc programme at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute and was awarded a distinction in his MSc in Endodontics in 2011. In 2019 Jesus gained the Membership in Restorative Dentistry at the Royal College of Surgeon of England (MRD RCSEng). Since 2011 Jesus has remained part-time at Eastman Dental Hospital where he is employed as a Specialty Doctor in Endodontology and as an Honorary Clinical Teaching Fellow for UCL, teaching on a part-time basis at the Eastman Dental Institute. The remainder of Jesus’s time is spent in a private referral practice in North London and Kent.

Special Interest in Endodontics
Kawita Gurung

Kawita Gurung

Dental Nurse

Our newest addition to the practice team, Kawita has recently completed her dental nurse training and is now a qualified dental nurse.

Dental Nurse
Alex Calimac

Alex Calimac

Trainee Dental Nurse and Receptionist

Trainee Dental Nurse and Receptionist in Larkfield Dental Aesthetics

Trainee Dental Nurse and Receptionist
Sharon van Diepen

Sharon van Diepen

Practice Manager

Sharon helped to establish the practice with husband Theo and after many years break to study art, has been on hand to help bring the practice through the difficulties and challenges of the pandemic.

Practice Manager

How we work

Care that feels personal

Small practice values, modern clinical skill — every visit is unhurried and clear.

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Time to listen

We never rush appointments. You’ll have space to ask questions and understand every option.

02

Honest guidance

Clear treatment plans and transparent fees — no pressure, just advice you can trust.

03

Continuity of care

You’ll see familiar faces who know your history and care about your long-term smile.

Book your visit

Come and meet us

We'd love to welcome you to the practice — book a consultation or get in touch with any questions.