Forest and Ray is an award-winning private dental practice established in 2007, located at 8F Gilbert Place in Holborn, London WC1A 2JD, next to Bloomsbury and the British Museum. Part of the London Borough of Camden, the clinic serves patients from across central London and the greater London region, offering a comprehensive range of dental services seven days a week - one of the relatively few private dental practices in London that maintains full operations on both weekends. The practice is CQC-registered and houses an on-site dental laboratory, enabling faster turnaround on restorations and a greater degree of quality control over the clinical work produced for patients.
The clinical team at Forest and Ray collectively holds over 108 years of dental expertise, drawn from an internationally diverse group of practitioners including dentists and specialists from Greece, Hungary, Russia, Italy, and Poland. Named specialists include Dr. Eleftherios Martinis (Implant Surgeon, MSc in Dental Implantology), Dr. Lydia Dzhukha (Orthodontist, MSc in Clinical Orthodontics), Dr. Georgina Rafel (Periodontist, 8+ years experience), Dr. Radhika Selvaraj (Endodontist), and Dr. Luca Licheri (Dental Surgeon specialising in oral surgery). This specialist depth distinguishes Forest and Ray as one of the most clinically comprehensive independent dental practices in central London.
Treatments & Specialties
Forest and Ray provides a full spectrum of dental treatments across four main disciplines. General dentistry services include dental consultations, X-rays, professional teeth cleaning, fillings, tooth extractions, wisdom tooth extraction, root canal treatment, and periodontal treatment. Same-day and emergency appointments are available seven days a week, including evenings and weekends, ensuring that patients across London can access urgent dental care without delays.
Orthodontic treatment at Forest and Ray covers a range of systems for both adults and children: metal braces, aesthetic braces, Invisalign clear aligners, Spark aligners, and children's orthodontics. The specialist orthodontist Dr. Lydia Dzhukha, who holds an MSc in Clinical Orthodontics, leads the orthodontic programme, providing the expert-level care that is particularly important for complex alignment cases in London. The breadth of aligner and brace options means that patients can choose the system that best fits their clinical needs, lifestyle preferences, and budget.
Tooth replacement services at Forest and Ray are among the most comprehensive available in Holborn and central London: dental implants, All-on-4 full-arch implants, dental crowns, bridges, dentures, implant-supported dentures, and bone grafting are all available in-house. The implant programme is led by Dr. Eleftherios Martinis, whose MSc in Dental Implantology provides specialist-level surgical expertise for straightforward and complex implant cases alike. Cosmetic dentistry encompasses teeth whitening, dental veneers, and inlay and onlay restorations.
Technology & Facilities
The on-site dental laboratory at Forest and Ray is a significant technical asset that directly benefits patients. By fabricating crowns, veneers, bridges, and other restorations in-house rather than sending work to an external laboratory, the clinical team has direct control over the quality and fit of every restoration produced, can make real-time adjustments during the manufacturing process, and can often deliver completed restorations more quickly than practices relying on outside laboratory services. This in-house capability is unusual among independent dental practices in London and is a genuine differentiator.
The availability of Spark aligners alongside Invisalign reflects the clinic's commitment to offering patients the most advanced aligner technologies on the market. Spark aligners use TruGEN clear aligner material, which is noted for superior clarity and stain resistance compared to conventional aligner materials, representing an option for patients who prioritise aesthetics during orthodontic treatment in London.
The specialist team at Forest and Ray supports a full range of clinical procedures, from routine preventive appointments through to complex multi-disciplinary cases involving bone grafting, implant placement, and periodontic treatment. The practice's structure - with named specialists in implantology, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery - enables coordinated interdisciplinary treatment planning for patients with complex needs at the Holborn location.
Why Choose Forest & Ray in London
The seven-day opening at Forest and Ray is a practical advantage that is difficult to overstate for patients in London with busy weekday schedules or those who prefer the flexibility of weekend dental appointments. Very few private dental practices in central London are open on both Saturdays and Sundays, and the availability of same-day appointments across all seven days of the week gives Forest and Ray a level of accessibility that most competitors cannot match.
The on-site dental laboratory is a quality and speed advantage that benefits every patient who requires a restoration. Custom dental restorations are produced under direct clinical supervision, with the ability to make immediate adjustments if the fit or aesthetics are not optimal at the fitting appointment. This collaborative model between the clinical and laboratory teams results in restorations that fit better and look more natural than those produced through the arms-length relationship between a clinic and an external laboratory.
The multilingual, internationally experienced team at Forest and Ray makes the Holborn clinic particularly welcoming for London's large international community. Patients who are more comfortable communicating in Greek, Hungarian, Russian, Italian, or Polish can receive care in their preferred language, reducing the risk of miscommunication and improving the overall patient experience for non-English speaking residents and visitors to London.
Patient Experience
Patients at Forest and Ray benefit from a practice that offers genuine clinical flexibility - the seven-day schedule means that appointments can be arranged to suit almost any patient's lifestyle, and the same-day emergency service ensures that acute dental problems receive prompt attention regardless of when they occur. The practice's special care programme for nervous patients reflects an understanding that dental anxiety is common and provides tailored, anxiety-focused dentistry to ensure that even the most apprehensive patients can access the treatment they need comfortably.
New patient consultations at Forest and Ray include a comprehensive mouth examination and X-rays, with personalised treatment planning based on each patient's individual dental situation and goals. This thorough onboarding process ensures that patients understand the full picture of their oral health and have a clear, agreed treatment pathway before any clinical work begins. The award-winning status of the practice reflects the sustained quality of the patient experience delivered by the team at the Holborn location.
The practice's location next to Bloomsbury and the British Museum, in the heart of central London, means that patients can easily combine dental appointments with visits to the area's world-class cultural institutions, restaurants, and retail destinations. For patients travelling from further afield within London, the proximity of Holborn and Russell Square Underground stations makes Forest and Ray one of the most convenient private dental practices in the capital.
Location & Accessibility
Forest and Ray is located at 8F Gilbert Place, London WC1A 2JD, in Holborn, adjacent to Bloomsbury in the London Borough of Camden. Holborn Underground station (Central and Piccadilly lines) is within walking distance, as is Russell Square station (Piccadilly line) and Chancery Lane station (Central line). The clinic's proximity to the British Museum and the central London legal district means that it is accessible from every direction by multiple bus routes and Underground lines.
The seven-day operating schedule, with evening appointments available on weekdays and full weekend opening, makes Forest and Ray one of the most flexibly accessible dental practices in central London. Patients can reach the clinic easily from north, south, east, and west London via the Piccadilly and Central lines at Holborn station, and from Thameslink and mainline services at Farringdon and City Thameslink. The area is also well served by bus routes along High Holborn and Southampton Row, making Forest and Ray a practical choice for patients across the full breadth of the London conurbation.
