Dr Varkha Rattu is a Specialist Periodontist dedicated to providing advanced, evidence-based periodontal and implant care. She qualified from Queen Mary University of London in 2018 before completing further training in general dental practice and oral and maxillofacial surgery. She subsequently undertook specialist training in Periodontology at Guy’s Hospital, London.

Her clinical practice encompasses periodontitis, mucogingival conditions, peri-implantitis and implant dentistry. She takes a calm, patient-centred approach, prioritising clear communication, tailored treatment and stable, maintainable long-term outcomes.

Alongside her clinical practice, Varkha is actively involved in periodontal research and education. She teaches nationally and internationally, delivering lectures, webinars, workshops and training programmes for hygienists, therapists and dentists. Her teaching translates contemporary evidence into practical, clinically relevant guidance that enables dental teams to manage periodontal and peri-implant diseases confidently.

Varkha has published in several respected journals, including the Journal of Clinical Periodontology and the Journal of Periodontology. She also serves as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

Cat Edney is a multi-award-winning Dental Therapist, educator and global Key Opinion Leader whose work centres on elevating clinical practice through collaborative, evidence-based periodontal and restorative care. With over fifteen years of experience in specialist and private practice, she is recognised for championing the integration of Dental Therapists within multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes, efficiency and clinical confidence.

Cat is the founder of The Modern Therapist, an education platform delivering hands-on training, structured mentorship, and clinical development designed to empower dental professionals to work to their full scope. Her courses influence a growing international audience and are grounded in contemporary concepts of minimally invasive care, communication-led practice, and reproducible clinical excellence.

Alongside her role as Lead KOL for NSK’s MIT framework, Cat serves on faculty for the UK’s largest private dental training organisation and collaborates widely with industry partners to support innovation, product application and clinician education. She contributes regularly to professional publications, appears on international speaking stages, and has been recognised in the Dentistry Top 50 for her influence within the profession.

With postgraduate qualifications in aesthetic and restorative dentistry, as well as coaching, mentoring and dental education, Cat’s mission is clear: to support the global dental community in delivering modern, confident and patient-centred therapy.