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Dr Aditi Desai

Dr Aditi Desai

Dentist

London, SE1 9BS

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46 years of experience
Verified profile
46 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.94

65 patient reviews

2 professional endorsements

4.92
Overall Experience
4.94
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.95
Explanation

126 recommendations for:

Mandibular Advancement Devices(33)
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)(32)
Snoring Problems(31)
Other(30)

Recent patient review

06 Mar 2024

Aditi is a genius. She understands exactly why people snore and how moving the lower jaw...

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About

Dr Aditi Desai is a recognised Sleep Medicine Dentist, primarily located in London. She qualified from the University of Wales in 1977 and has 42 years of diverse experience. In 2004, she completed her MSc in Conservative Dentistry at University College London.

In 1996, at the invitation of the BBC, Dr Desai established the Dental Services within Broadcasting House in London. She built up a successful, State of the Art practice that offered patients the highest quality dental care. This included routine dentistry, specialist procedures such as cosmetic dentistry, implants and adult orthodontics. She is currently President of the British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Following her move to 76 Harley Street in 2009, she further developed her interest in dental sleep medicine and now, limits her practice to the management of sleep apnoea and snoring problems. She also manages TMJ problems with Oro-facial Pain and Sleep Bruxism which are co-linked. She consults from HCA Outpatients at the Shard in London Bridge as well as from Harley Street.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, she works with numerous consultants and to this extent, often refers and receives referrals from the respiratory, chest and sleep physicians, ENT consultants, neurologists and psychologists. Their aim is to help manage patients with the condition, and this team engagement improves the patients' treatment outcome. Dr Desai provides treatment for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure).

Dr Desai is a founder of Global Sleep Solutions, an establishment whose principal intention is to raise awareness, provide education and access to treatment for a wide range of sleep disorders.

Recently, Dr Desai founded the British Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine of which she is President, to further educate dentists in various disciplines of dental sleep medicine. Her aim is to create centres of excellence for the management of the disorder that affects over a billion people worldwide.

She has also done the following media work:

  • Press release as a BDA spokesperson on National and International Television on the hazards of tongue piercing
  • Press release as a BDA spokesperson on the state of the National Health Service
  • Press release as a BDA spokesperson on then, New NHS contract for dentists and why significant numbers of dentists were opting out of the NHS
  • Radio 4 interviewees as a General Dental Practitioner on the state of the NHS in the UK
  • Radio show with Graham Norton outlining the hazards of body piercing
  • Radio programme on Radio 4 discussing the new NHS contract before its launch
  • Regularly asked to participate in media shows recorded at my practice

Dr. Desai has expertise in the following areas:

  • Bruxism
  • CBCT
  • Chronic headache
  • Dental pain diagnosis
  • Dental phobia
  • Dental sleep medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Digital dentistry
  • Digital impressions
  • Jaw joint (TMJ)
  • Malocclusion
  • Mandibular advancement device
  • Nightguard
  • Opg X-ray (Orthopantomography)
  • Oral medicine
  • Orofacial Pain
  • Receding gums
  • Sleep apnoea
  • Sleep disorders
  • Sleep problems
  • Snoring
  • Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD)
  • Tooth grinding
  • Sleep Bruxism
  • Part of a multidisciplinary team working with ENT, Respiratory, Sleep, Neurology and Max-Fac Consultants.
  • Management of Snoring
  • Management of sleep disorders especially Sleep Apnoea
  • Management of Daytime tooth grinding and nighttime bruxism
  • Management of Temporomandibular Joint Problems
  • Management of Orofacial Pain

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Mandibular Advancement Devices (26%)
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) (25%)
  • Snoring Problems (25%)
  • Sleep Disorders (8%)
  • Oral Devices (6%)
  • Others (10%)

Subspecialties
  • Sleep Medicine

All conditions and treatments
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
  • Snoring Problems
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Bruxism
  • Dental Sleep Medicine
  • Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems
  • Gum Recession
  • Orofacial Pain
  • Orthodontics
  • Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
  • Mandibular Advancement Devices
  • Oral Devices
  • Digital Dentistry
  • OPG X-ray (Orthopantomography)
  • Orthodontics
  • Video Consultation

Registered with

General Dental Council

No. 50962


Qualifications
  • Diplomat of British Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, dBADSM
  • MSc Con Dent Lond 2004
  • BDS Wales 1977
  • Fellow of College of General Dentistry (FCGDent)
  • Accreditation from European Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
  • Sleep Council, Royal Society of Medicine
  • Odontology Council, Royal Society of Medicine
  • Board Member, (ARTP) Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology
  • Member of the British Dental Association
  • Member of Dental Protection Ltd
  • Registered with General Dental Council of UK
  • BSDSM – British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine (President)
  • BADSM – British Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (President)
  • British Dental Association
  • Council member Odontology Section at Royal Society of Medicine
  • Council Member Sleep Section At royal Society of Medicine in the professional Registry.

Her published work includes:

  • Master's Dissertation: Differential Diagnosis between Diagnodent Readings and the level of Bacterial Infection of the underlying dentine in Occlusal Caries Lesions
  • Women in Dentistry Journal: The restoration of edentulous spaces in a Cleft Lip and Palate patient using magnets including inaugural article commissioned by the Journal for the launch of the Magazine
  • Several articles on dentistry and sleep medicine in Dental Update, The Probe and Dentistry Journal
  • A chapter on Dentists' Role in Sleep Medicine) written for the Oxford Book on Sleep Medicine (in print)

languages spoken
  • English
  • Gujarati
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi
  • Urdu
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £295
  • Follow-up appointment: £195

insurers
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • WPA
  • Simply Health
  • Cigna
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Bupa

Location

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HCA UK at The Shard, part of HCA Healthcare UK

4.78
(3464)
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
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Reviews

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Mandibular Advancement Devices (31)
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) (31)
Snoring Problems (31)
Sleep Disorders (9)
Oral Devices (8)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

65 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Aditi is a genius. She understands exactly why people snore and how moving the lower jaw very slightly forwards- in my case 7mm - quite literally stops the snoring. Of course it takes a while to get used to having a top and bottom mouth guard in your mouth. But it fits like a glove and quickly one gets used to it. You sleep much better. You breathe through your nose rather than mouth - which is better for you. You have more energy in the day. And your partner is ecstatic that they no longer have broken nights of sleep because of a snoring bed fellow!

06 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Snoring Problems
Mandibular Advancement Devices

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Absolutely fantastic. Dr Aditi was incredibly helpful. I feel lucky I was recommended.

21 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Snoring Problems

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have had a major problem with sleep apnoea for many years. Dr Desai has treated me with professionalism at all times has been extremely polite and has taken time to explain the treatment I received with patience and care. Also she has been successful with my treatment for this condition and thank you seems an understatement,

31 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Snoring Problems
Mandibular Advancement Devices
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Aditi Desai has gone the extra mile to explain every step of the way her work with me. I have received the ultimate professionalism, care, empathy and customer service. I have suffered with sleep apnoea for several years but I have full confidence that I am finally in the best hands that could possibly be out there. Dr Desai has the answers to my sleep apnoeal because of her immense knowledge and expertise in this field. I feel very blessed to have met her

09 Nov 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Snoring Problems
Mandibular Advancement Devices
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very good experience. Doctor Desai is very knowledgeable, experienced and very helpful. Thank you Doctor Desai.

29 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Mandibular Advancement Devices

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

As my father taught me, many years ago, you get what you pay for in this life. The device supplied is of the best quality; the consultations, fitting and explanation equally so.

18 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Sleep Disorders
Snoring Problems
Mandibular Advancement Devices

1.5

1.00
Overall Experience
1.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
3.00
Explanation

When I first met her she was too busy telling me about her trip to India and how bad it was that she had to pay the slightest amount for food in the hotel as if a 5 start room on free of charge wasn't good enough in addition flights added. Then she decided to tell me about her visit to A&E and how they should have treated her better and faster since she was a doctor, which reminds me of the reference "all animals are equal but some more equal than others" then she went on a vague description of how sleep works without bothering to answer any of my questions and out of the kindness of her heart (which I thought at the time) she said my next appointment would be free of charge as all part of the service os spending over £3000 with her. Turns out that next appointment would be a 30 second phone call and wouldnt see me without paying another £195 for what would probably be a 5 minutes convossation, You just couldn't make this up. Anyways I wouldn't recommend her to get me a pint of milk from the shop and a complete waste of money. If you have a couple of thousand to spare I'd go to Turkey and have a holiday and treatment done better like i did. Best of luck guys

19 Sep 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Mandibular Advancement Devices
Oral Devices
Snoring Problems

Reply from Aditi Desai

I am sorry you have felt this was as poor a consultation as you have written. It is of course, factually Incorrect! Unfortunately I was not able to be meet your expectation within your budget and when I had to be brutally honest, you were upset. Of course, you are entitled to seek help elsewhere but not with me in this instance I provide a service second to none and am proud of the reviews you see on my profile I wish you all the best with your treatment. .

10 Jan 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Calm and understanding of the problem. A very personal and caring bedside manner. I would highly recommend anyone with snoring problems to visit.

10 Sep 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Snoring Problems

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Outstanding knowledge and professionalism

27 Aug 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Mandibular Advancement Devices

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr. Desai was excellent in being upfront about the process of fixing my sleep apnea and was very helpful in finding a solution.

07 Aug 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Oral Devices
Snoring Problems
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
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Mandibular Advancement Devices (2)
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems (2)
Dentistry (2)
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) (1)

2 endorsements

Miss Aditi Desai is the most experienced Clinician in the field of Dental Sleep Medicine in the UK. She has spearheaded the development of this speciality in the UK for over a decade and developed the British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine. I have referred many patients over the years with sleep and snoring disorders and have been very pleased ( as have the patients!) with her services, care attention to detail and effective outcomes. I would recommend her practice unreservedly.

15 Nov 2021
Endorsed for
Mandibular Advancement Devices
Dentistry
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems
+ 2 more

Mr Kalpesh Patel

Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
I have referred patients to them

Aditi is a very helpful considerate professional who I have referred to on a number of occasions. She is always happy to help and is a consummate professional.

15 Nov 2021
Endorsed for
Mandibular Advancement Devices
Dentistry
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems
+ 1 more

Mr Irfan Syed

Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
I have referred patients to them

FAQ

What are Dr Aditi Desai's reviews like?

Dr Aditi Desai's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 65 reviews

What languages does Dr Aditi Desai speak?

Dr Aditi Desai speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu

Where is Dr Aditi Desai located?

Dr Aditi Desai primarily practices at HCA UK at The Shard, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
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