Vikas Prinja
Dr Vikas Prinja is an internationally recognised, multi-award-winning dentist with particular expertise in cosmetic, restorative and implant dentistry. Based at Apple Dental Studios in Pinner, he is known for combining meticulous clinical planning with a calm, personable approach and a commitment to creating natural-looking, long-lasting results.​
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His clinical work encompasses dental implants, bone grafting, guided implant surgery, sinus augmentation, Invisalign, composite bonding, minimally prepared ceramic veneers, crowns and complex smile rehabilitation. His approach is centred on preserving healthy tooth structure wherever possible and selecting treatment according to each patient's dental health, facial features and individual goals.
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Dr Prinja completed his dental degree in London before gaining Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He has since undertaken extensive postgraduate education, including advanced training in restorative dentistry and implant dentistry at the Eastman Dental Institute. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Implantology and continues to develop his knowledge through advanced clinical training, professional teaching and mentorship.
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His work has received recognition across the profession. Dr Prinja was named Young Dentist UK 2024/2025 Winner and Young Dentist of the Year, received the British Society for Restorative Dentistry Clinical Case Award, and was a finalist for Best Implant Dentist at the Private Dentistry Awards 2024.
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Beyond clinical practice, Dr Prinja has become one of dentistry's most prominent public voices. Known online as @thelondondentist, he has built an audience of more than 300,000 people and generated over 200 million views by making dentistry engaging, understandable and accessible. His work has appeared across ITV, CBS, The Telegraph, The Times, Daily Mail, Cosmopolitan, Daily Mirror and Good Food.
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He has collaborated professionally with leading oral-health and consumer brands including Oral-B, Listerine, Haleon, Colgate, Philips Sonicare and Boots. Dr Prinja also founded and led the launch of the Oral-B and iADH Disability Champions programme, an initiative designed to improve awareness, inclusion and access to oral healthcare for people with visible and non-visible disabilities.
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Despite his national and international profile, Dr Prinja's focus in practice remains deeply personal. He takes time to understand each patient's concerns, explain findings clearly and present appropriate treatment options without pressure. Every treatment plan is carefully considered, with an emphasis on comfort, predictability and results that feel entirely individual to the patient.
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Dr Prinja welcomes patients seeking routine restorative care, natural smile enhancements and advanced implant treatment at Apple Dental Studios in Pinner.