Principal Dentist · GDC 276814
Dr Amara Okafor
Restorative dentistry and prevention. Known for calm explanations and an artist’s eye for detail.
OUR STUDIO · EST. 2017
A little more time.
A lot more care.
We started Northbridge with one simple belief: excellent dentistry and feeling at ease should never be mutually exclusive. This is dentistry on human terms.
OUR STORY
Built to be the place we wanted to visit.
In 2017, our founding clinicians opened a small Marylebone studio with a bigger idea: give people enough time to understand their health, ask difficult questions and make informed decisions.
Today, our six-person clinical team delivers preventive, restorative and aesthetic dentistry under one roof. We remain independently led and deliberately personal.
No rushing between chairs. No judgement about how long it has been. Just thoughtful care and people who remember your name.
OUR JOURNEY
The moments that shaped us.
2017
Northbridge opens
Our first two surgeries welcome patients in Marylebone.
2019
A gentler hygiene approach
We expand preventive care with longer hygiene appointments.
2021
Digital-led treatment planning
Intraoral scanning becomes part of our everyday toolkit.
2023
A new kind of membership
The Northbridge Plan makes routine care easier to budget.
2026
Still independent
A growing team with the same one-to-one approach.
OUR VALUES
What we believe.
Calm is clinical
Your comfort is a meaningful part of good treatment.
Clarity builds trust
We show, explain and make room for your questions.
Craft takes time
Precision, planning and small details matter.
Continuity feels better
Real relationships, familiar faces and better follow-through.
OUR CLINICIANS
The people behind the practice.
Cosmetic Dentist · GDC 298061
Dr James Mercer
Minimal-intervention aesthetics and digital smile design, always with a natural finish.
Orthodontist · GDC 265417
Dr Leila Rahman
Clear aligners and comprehensive bite care shaped around busy family lives.
Implant Dentist · GDC 284902
Dr Sofia Patel
Implant planning and restorative care with a careful, patient-first approach.
General Dentist · GDC 291753
Dr Oliver Bennett
Preventive and family dentistry with a practical, reassuring manner.
Lead Dental Hygienist · GDC 267195
Maya Ellis
Gentle gum care, long-term prevention and a genuine enthusiasm for patient education.
THE SPACE
A room to exhale.
Natural light, quiet spaces, warm materials and considered technology. Everything has been chosen with the experience of being here in mind.
BEYOND THE STUDIO
Close to home. Connected to our community.
Our team supports local oral-health education and contributes time to the Marylebone Smile Days initiative, helping families build confidence with preventive care. A healthy neighbourhood starts with people looking after each other.
THE NEXT STEP
Ready to feel good about your next visit?
Tell us what you need. We’ll help you take the next step without pressure.