We believe that investing in our team is important, and it all starts with our mission to promote positivity in our working life. We try to spend as much time as possible out in the real world together, whether that is yoga sessions at Karma, or dinner and a natter in one of the lovely local restaurants on Wandsworth Bridge Road.
Read more about our lovely team below and we look forward to meeting you soon!
Meet the Team!
GDC: 74850
Karnan Thasan qualified from The Royal London Hospital in 1998 and has been the Principal dentist and owner of Karma Dental for the last 12 years.
Karnan is committed to continued professional development and regularly attends courses in all aspects of dentistry to keep his knowledge and skills updated.
He holds Postgraduate Certificates in Restorative and Implant Dentistry from the renowned Eastman Dental Institute and the Tipton Institute respectively.
He is currently studying for a Certificate in Aesthetic Dentistry.
Karnan is also a VTE trainer who supervises other dentists as they seek to progress in their careers.
In his spare time Karnan is a keen lyricist who published a book of song lyrics in 2017 called “Lost in the Stars”. His songs can be found on Soundcloud. He is still waiting to be signed up! He is also an Executive film producer on the forthcoming film “ The Last Boy”.
GDC: 83354
Wahab qualified at Newcastle University and then moved to London to work in private practice. He has gained a wealth of skill and knowledge in cosmetic and general dental procedures, full mouth reconstructions, the treatment of TMD (Temporo-Mandibular Joint Disorders), snoring and sleep apnoea.
As a professional, Wahab is especially known for cosmetic excellence. He has a strong belief in prevention and will only remove tooth structure after all other avenues have been exhausted.
He returns smiles back to functional aesthetic beauty with minimally invasive techniques such as tooth whitening, bonding, veneers, inlays and crowns. He also has a high level of ability in the treatment of the TMJ jaw joint and its related muscular pain, tension and tooth wear and grinding.
Wahab is passionate about dentistry, has a friendly and caring approach and he is also great at helping nervous patients and children feel relaxed. He is also a certified provider of Invisalign® and Cfast tooth alignment systems.
Wahab is also excited to be a registered provider of the Somnowell appliance for patients who snore and have sleep apnoea.
He is always making sure he keeps up to speed with the constant developments in dentistry. As part of his ongoing professional development, he regularly attends courses by other well respected dentists.
Wahab has gained a Certificate in Restorative Dentistry from the Tipton Institute and a Diploma in Restorative Dentistry for which he was presented the Best Dentist Award.
He is completing a Masters (MClinDent) in Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry. He is also a member of and incoming president of the 2018 BARD (British Academy of Restorative Dentists) conference.
In his spare time, Wahab has a passion for playing the guitar, ukulele and didgeridoo.
GDC: 264387
Osi is a caring dentist with a passion for restoring smiles. He stays up to date with the latest research and techniques and always puts his patients first.
He is a member of the Joint Dental Faculties of the Royal College of Surgeons and is currently working towards earning a diploma in Restorative dentistry from the prestigious Tipton Institute.
Osi lives with his lovely wife and their two adorable children in London. He enjoys playing chess and is always up for a quick game or two- outside of working hours!
Osi writes poetry and is quite handy with a sketch pad.
It has been said that his infectious laugh can be heard for miles!
GDC: 215758
GDC: 73460
Daniel qualified from the London Hospital Medical College in 1997. He has been placing and restoring implants since 2001, he joined Karma Dental Care in 2011 as our implantogist. He mainly works on Saturdays but appointments can be arranged in the evening with prior notice.
In 2012 Daniel passed the prestigious Diploma in Implant Dentistry, held at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.
Daniel lives in Kent with his four children and he spends his spare time running and cycling. Both he and his young son are (unfortunately) keen followers of West Ham United.
GDC: 279830
Ana is the latest member of the Karma Dental team, having joined us in December 2018.
Since she has worked as a dental nurse for many years and is currently GDC registered, you may just see her in scrubs and chair-side in surgery!
Ana is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and customer service, and is always looking for ways to improve within her professional field
In her words:
’Family time is very important to me, so I try to spend as much time as possible around family members. Enjoy sports such as kickboxing.
GDC: 275989
Kat joined the Karma team back in 2014 as a receptionist. She has since gained her dental nursing qualification with the NEBDN, and also holds Certificates of Dental Assisting and of Marketing Management.
Kat is passionate about helping people improve their oral health, and regularly joins Great Shape! Inc.’s sealant project in Jamaica which forms part of the largest international humanitarian dental project in the world.
In her words:
‘In my spare time, I like to get involved in everything sport. A keen athlete, I volunteer at major sporting events as an anti-doping chaperone. I am also currently studying towards an MSc in Psychology with a view to train as a Dental Health Psychologist’.
GDC: 268145
Carolin works closely with Karnan ensuring that each patient’s experience is as pleasant and smooth as possible.
She provides a clean and safe environment for every patient, as well as supporting our team in anything that may be needed.
In her words:
I love seeing our patients coming back for their check ups with a happy face and the feeling of being part of the Karma Family! Those faces are the best reward we receive.
I am a native Spanish speaker which in many cases comes handy!
Sharon Watson
Nurse
GDC: 117032
Born and bred in Fulham, Sharon has worked in this practice for over 30 years, first with previous owners, and the last 13 years with the Karma team.
She is practically at home here!
Sharon comes very experienced and enjoys the variety that comes with being a dental nurse.
She has raised two daughters and is now also a proud grandma.
In her words:
‘I have seen a lot of our patients grow up, and I am very much looking forward to welcoming the next generation to Karma Dental!’