Phil qualified in 1997 from Manchester university. Since then he has followed a varied career working within many branches of dentistry including the hospital service as a clinical assistant to a consultant in restorative dentistry, directly for Derbyshire PCT treating many of the vulnerable members of society such as those with special medical needs and of course, working as a general dental practitioner. To further his post graduate education Phil has been closely involved with the British Dental Association, both locally and nationally attending conferences around the country. He also served as president of the local branch for a term. Phil joined Hughes and Owen in 2010. Outside of dentistry he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, and shooting at his archery club.

Dr. Christina Deakin is a highly skilled and friendly dentist who has been part of our team since 2019. She qualified from the University of Bristol in 2015.

Christina enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, in particular she has an interest in tooth whitening and cosmetic white composite fillings, enjoying helping patients to feel more confident when they smile.

With a strong commitment to enhancing her clinical expertise, Christina is dedicated to providing high-quality restorative care in her practice. She was awarded her Postgraduate Diploma with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 2018. In 2023 Christina completed a Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Restorative Dentistry, a year long advanced training course led by Professor P. Tipton, awarded by EduQual and accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

In her spare time, Christina likes spending time with family and friends, and enjoys dance, running and fitness.

Shilla graduated from Guys & St Thomas Hospital (London) in 1999 and worked in various practices in the midlands including a practice she owned herself. As well as having completed several courses on dentistry abroad and in the UK.

She provides all areas of general dentistry and particularly enjoys cosmetic dentistry including non-invasive procedures to enhance the smile such as whitening and composite bonding to create smile makeovers.

Having promoted National Smile Month, she was also invited to the house of commons to celebrate her contributions in the past. She has also ran courses in dentistry and tested out new innovations from several dental companies.

She regularly writes articles in dental magazines on the various subjects relating to dentistry which she has been doing for over 12 years.

Shilla enjoys reading, playing netball, yoga and cooking. Socialising with family and friends.

Dr Ravi Talati qualified from the University of Birmingham in 2000 and then during his VT year won the prize for best case presentation. He has extensive experience in restorative, cosmetic and implant dentistry. Ravi has been carrying out implant dentistry for over 20 years and has trained in the UK, USA and Europe in this field.

He is also an Invisalign certified dentist and carries out other cosmetic procedures such as Facial Aesthetics.

Outside of dentistry he enjoys playing tennis, socialising with friends and family and supporting Everton (though the latter isn’t always enjoyable!)