Meet the Team Leith Edinburgh
Dentists
Dr Fotis Pappas
DipDs (Thess), MClinDent Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics (U.Lond), MRD Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, MSc Endodontic Practice (U.Lond)
Dr Pappas graduated in 2004 from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. After having worked in Edinburgh he moved to London in 2007 to carry on with postgraduate studies.
In 2010 he completed the MClinDent postgraduate program in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics at Queen Mary University of London. He taught undergraduate dental students and he was granted a Membership in Restorative Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
After his studies in Prosthodontics, Dr Pappas carried on with further postgraduate training in Endodontics (Root Canal Treatment) at Queen Mary University of London and he is one of the few dentists in Edinburgh that provides root canal treatment using dental microscope.
Along with general practices, Dr Pappas has worked in private multidisciplinary practices in London and the South East having been responsible for complex Prosthodontic, Implant and Endodontic treatments. He also held a position as a Specialty Doctor in Restorative Dentistry at Royal London Hospital, where he treated patients referred by their general dentist for advanced restorative treatment.
In 2016 he moved back to Edinburgh where he became the principal of the KFDental.
Along with general dentistry, Dr Pappas’ special interests are:
- Implantology
- Cosmetic treatment
- Endodontic Treatment
- Management of tooth surface loss
Dr Katrina Trocka
(GDC no. 84063)
Dentist – Special Interest in Periodontology and Orthodontics
Dr Katrina Trocka
Lek.Dent (Pozn), MClinDent Periodontology (U.Lond)
PG Certificate Orthodontics (U.Warwick)
Dr Trocka graduated in 1999 from Karol Marcinkowski University of Poznan, Poland. After having worked in London she started her postgraduate studies at Queen Mary University of London.
In 2008 she completed the three years MClinDent postgraduate programme in Periodontology (Gum Disease) at Queen Mary university of London.
After her studies in Periodontology she carried out further postgraduate studies in Implantology at Queen Mary Unviversity of London.
Along with general practices Dr Trocka has worked in multidisciplinary practices in London and the South East where she treated patient referred for Gum Disease and Implant therapy. She was also a lecturer responsible for the training of undergraduate students at Queen Mary University of London.
Dr Trocka completed further postgraduate studies in Orthodontics and she has been working in a Specialist Orthodontic Practice in the South East. She is the Invisalign Provider at KF Dental.
Dr Trocka is using the latest protocols and techniques for the treatment of her patients such as dental laser and 3D implant treatment. In 2016 she moved to Edinburgh where she became one of the principal dentists of the KF Dental.
Along with general dentistry, Dr Trocka’s special interests are:
Implantology, Gum Disease Treatment and Orthodontics
Assunta Santagata
Assunta is originally from London and has gained over 20 years experience working in private practice. She qualified in Edinburgh in 1994 and went on to work in various clinics including The Royal London Hospital and Harley Street Clinics.
Assunta’s aim is to make a visit to the hygienist a comfortable and enjoyable experience she will always take the time to listen to your concerns and ensure you are relaxed and happy.
Aside from her work as a hygienist Assunta enjoys spending time with her loved ones , loves to cook and on a good day you can sometimes see her in her wellington boots attending her allotment!
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