We’ve long known that first impressions matter – but recent studies suggest they’re even more powerful than we once believed. Brain imaging research has revealed a link between spikes in anxiety and neural activity in response to ‘threatening faces’. This reaction is deeply ingrained in our survival instincts: we’re hardwired to assess potential harm in an instant.
In professional settings especially, a strong first impression is crucial for building trust and rapport. For executives and HNWs whose personal brands are often inseparable from their business identities, curating this initial encounter becomes even more important.
One of the most noticeable features in that split-second encounter? A healthy and radiant smile.
Whether for confidence, aesthetics or to address existing concerns, more people are turning to top-tier dental care to perfect their smiles. In response, Spear’s has curated the definitive list of the leading dentists and orthodontists to visit in 2025 – specialists who combine state-of-the-art technology with a passion for delivering natural results.
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Like general dentists, many practitioners on this list offer routine checkups and essential treatments. However, as cosmetic experts, they also excel in advanced procedures such as veneers and composite bonding. These professionals recognise that a beautiful smile is an asset—and some go to extraordinary lengths to deliver the best. Dr Elisa Facco, director at the Harley Street Dental Clinic, commissions labs in Italy, Dubai, and Switzerland to produce her high-end porcelain veneers. ‘They are artists when they prepare the porcelain,’ she tells Spear’s.
Dr. Mehy Lo Presti of The Kensington Dentist treats patients from around the globe, with a strong emphasis on durability. Meanwhile, Dr. Manrina Rhode, a newcomer to the 2025 rankings, uses cutting-edge laser technology at her clinic DRMR to remove veneers without damaging the underlying tooth – a rare capability that allows veneers to simply ‘pop off’ instead of being cut away.
Among the orthodontic experts featured, Anthony Lam of Elleven Dental is renowned for his work with Invisalign and other minimally invasive solutions. These treatments provide sleek, natural results with minimal disruption. Also new to the 2025 list, Dr. Asif Chatoo of The London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic specialises in lingual braces – devices fitted behind the teeth rather than in front.
These specialists go far beyond traditional cosmetic dentistry, embracing the future of dental technology. With 3D-printed teeth now produced in as little as 3-8 minutes, treatment times are faster than ever. Digital dentistry allows for precise planning, progress tracking and even remote care across international borders. Scans can simulate treatment outcomes and help design an ideal bite to sculpt the perfect smile.
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Many leading clinics are also focusing on preemptive and biological dentistry. At her practice, Dr Sandra Garcia Martin conducts saliva and vitamin tests to uncover hidden health issues. ‘It’s more of a biological approach within the cosmetic dental field,’ she explains. Back at Harley Street, Dr Elisa Facco is redefining what it means to visit the dentist. Her exclusive offering integrates insights from specialists such as fertility experts, based on research that links oral infections to fertility health.
These world-class experts not only deliver transformative results but also provide an elevated level of client care that caters to the unique needs of UHNW global citizens. Their commitment to innovation, discretion and exceptional outcomes marks them as leaders in the evolving world of luxury dentistry.
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Methodology
Each year, the Spear’s Research Unit reassesses and refreshes its rankings of the leading providers in each sector by gathering data from and about the advisers and firms themselves, assessing submission forms, collating nominations, carrying out peer reviews, reviewing data from third-party sources, gathering references and recommendations, canvassing experts and conducting hundreds of interviews.
Advisers are evaluated using a proprietary scoring system that assigns different weightings to certain attributes. These scores feed directly into each new set of rankings in the Spear’s Indices. Each of these indices are published first online (according to the research calendar) and then in print. Print publication takes the form of the annual Spear’s 500 directory, which includes the top advisers in every index.
[See also: A guide to The Spear’s 500: Everything you need to know]
Each featured adviser is profiled on spears500.com. The site allows users to search the Spear’s database of more than 4,000 entities to find one (or more) to meet their specific requirements by filtering for specific attributes such as an adviser’s location, their specialist expertise and information about their client base.
The best dentists & orthodontists: some names to know
Manrina Rhode
- Focus: Cosmetic dentistry and veneers
- Position: Founder and CEO
- Firm: DRMR Clinic
It is hard to believe that London-based DRMR Clinic, which serves champagne and barista-quality matcha, is a dental clinic and not a five-star spa. ‘Our ethos is to be exceptional,’ says its founder, Dr Manrina Rhode.
A cosmetic dentist since 2008, Rhode specialises in full-face consultations, prioritising facial harmony and balance. ‘It’s about how the mouth sits within the whole face,’ Rhode says. ‘And with my training in aesthetics, I’m able to analyse the whole face … People always comment on the fact that they don’t feel like they have ever been seen or looked at in so much detail.’
Read Manrina Rhode’s full profile at Spears500.com
Asif Chatoo
- Focus: Lingual orthodontics
- Position: Founder
- Firm: The London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic
Dr Asif Chatoo founded The London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic 20 years ago, pioneering lingual orthodontics in the UK.
Lingual braces – braces fitted on the inner surfaces of the teeth – attract clients who prefer a less conspicuous solution to straightening teeth. ‘The main advantage is that it’s discreet,’ Chatoo tells Spear’s. ‘[We] provide an opportunity for the patient to really enhance their own smile using their own teeth.’ Unlike other smile-enhancing options such as veneers or front braces, there is no ‘big reveal’, Chatoo explains. ‘As the teeth are being straightened, obviously the patient can see the benefits of it.’
Read Asif Chatoo’s full profile at Spears500.com
Christian Mehl
- Focus: Implants and prosthodontics
- Position: Partner
- Firm: Wimpole Street Dental Clinic
With more than 20 years of experience in top dental practices in the UK and Germany, Prof Dr Christian Mehl describes himself as both a ‘scientist and clinician’. He is certified by the German Society for Prosthetic Dentistry and Biomaterials and the General Dental Council, and is a professor at the University of Kiel in Germany, where he contributes to clinical research that has been published in peer-reviewed journals.
Mehl serves as a specialist at Marylebone’s Wimpole Street Dental Clinic, where he puts his study into practice and consults clients in matters relating to dental implants, bone augmentation surgery, root canal treatment, Invisalign, aesthetic dentistry and full mouth reconstruction.
Read Christian Mehl’s full profile at Spears500.com
Eleni Kavouridi
- Focus: Cosmetic dentistry and jaw surgery
- Position: Principal partner
- Firm: The Kensington Dentist
Dr Eleni Kavouridi is the principal dentist at The Kensington Dentist, where she specialises in dental implant surgery and in repairing issues related to occlusion and temporomandibular joint (jaw) problems. Her work in this area has led to many non-invasive treatments for migraine and tension headache sufferers.
Kavouridi’s clients speak highly of her; one keenly emphasises: ‘Eleni is the finest dentist I have encountered in central London. She understands how to provide the best outcomes for her patients with an eye for comfort and aesthetics. She has some of the most advanced and up-to-date equipment at her disposal and always makes each visit uneventful and pleasant. No wonder her practice is a huge success and constantly in demand.’
Read Eleni Kavouridi’s full profile at Spears500.com
The best dentists & orthodontists: the complete list
Click on the individual names to be directed to more detailed profiles of each adviser on The Spear’s 500 website. The table is ordered by ranking and then alphabetically by surname.
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