About us

Our Dental Practice has been established in its currant location for more than 28 years. It originally began on Clarendon Road, Watford. It is conveniently situated moments from Watford High Street, offering it own parking in front of the surgery.

We welcome all age groups to the practice and look forward to seeing the whole family. It is accessible for disabled access for our patients.

When planning treatment, the long-term patient benefits are always our main concern. We can discuss all available options with you.

Our practice strives to provide a calm atmosphere to ensure a relaxing and stress free visit.

Why Choose Us?

  • den-1 You want a Dentist That Listens
  • den-2 You want a dentist that cares
  • den-3 You want expertise
  • den-4 You want the best Results

Principal Dentist Ajay Menon

Principal Dentist 
GDC number :104316
 
Dr Ajay Menon is the principal dentist and practice owner. He has a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years of which 14 years have been in NHS/Private practice sector. Ajay has a certificate in Endodontics from Warwick University and a certificate in Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry. He also constantly updates himself in all fields of dentistry including cosmetic dentistry and is completing a certificate in Implantology.
Ajay is married to Dr Priya and have been blessed with two beautiful kids. Most of Ajay’s time is spent at work or with his family, although he still tries to find time to play badminton and cycle. Ajay feels privileged to be so involved in people’s lives and is constantly amazed at the difference he can see in his patient’s confidence, positivity and personality after he helps them achieve the smile they have always wanted. He believes in conscientious care for all patients in an honest and transparent manner within a modern family orientated practice.

Principal Dentist Abhilash Varkey Jacob

Dr. Abhilash Varkey Jacob, BDS
GDC Number: 317840
Partner, Refresh Dental Care
 
Dr. Abhilash Varkey Jacob is a highly experienced dentist and one of the partners at Refresh Dental Care, joining the team following its change of management in March 2025. He graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1999 and completed a Master’s in Endodontics in 2003 from the University of Kerala, India.
 
Dedicated to continual professional development, Dr. Jacob has completed advanced training in Implant Dentistry at the University of Oklahoma and the University at Buffalo, New York, as well as in Endodontics at the University of Florida.
 
From 2004 to 2022, he and his wife successfully operated dental practices in India and the Maldives before relocating to the UK. With over 20 years of clinical expertise, Dr. Jacob is known for his calm approach, attention to detail, and commitment to providing high-quality, personalised dental care.

Partner Preetha Chandran Sakunthala

Partner of Refresh Dental care
Facial aesthetic practitioner/Orthodontic Therapist/Dental Therapist
Bachelor of Dental Surgery, University of Kerala, India
Post graduate Certificate in Endodontics, IGNOU, India
Ortho ALIGNERS, OHI-S, Spain

Preetha graduated from the University of Kerala in 2001, qualifying as a dentist. She practised as a general dentist across various dental surgeries in India before specialising in Endodontics in 2011. Following her specialisation, she successfully ran her own dental practice in Kerala for over 10 years, gaining extensive clinical expertise and leadership experience.

With more than 21 years of experience in dentistry, Dr Preetha relocated to the UK with her family in 2017. She transitioned into her current role as a Dental Therapist and Orthodontic Therapist, bringing a wealth of knowledge and refined clinical skills to her patients.

She has a particular interest in helping patients overcome dental anxiety. Understanding that for many people dental anxiety is distressing—though not always disabling—she focuses on creating a calm, reassuring environment to ensure a comfortable and positive dental experience.

Her role as a Dental Therapist and Facial Aesthetic Practitioner has been carefully developed to maintain the highest standards of patient care while delivering excellent clinical outcomes. She has advanced training in Botox, dermal fillers, dermaplaning, and microneedling, offering safe, ethical, and natural-looking aesthetic treatments.

Outside of dentistry, Preetha is a trained professional Indian classical dancer. She is passionate about travelling, enjoys exploring different cultures and ethnic cuisines, and loves singing in her spare time.

Our Dental Team

Dental Nurses

Olga Tymoszuk - GDC 27715 - National Diploma in Dental Nursing - NEBDN 2013

Pratisha Mukhiya - Trainee Dental Nurse

Receptionist

Mrs Bina Shah