Our friendly team consists of experienced clinical and administrative staff who are here to help you. As well as our routine dental examinations, dental hygiene and general dentistry, our specialist treatments include dental implants, periodontal treatment, oral surgery and Root Canal Therapy.
Our Rustington clinical team
Dr Jakobus Krynauw - PERIODONTIST
Jakobus Krynauw – BChd (Pret), Dip Oral Surg (Pret), MClinD (KCL), RCS MPerio (ENG)
Practice: Chichester & Rustington
Role: Co-Owner and Co-Director
Nickname: Kray
Favourite Quote: “The person saying it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it”
Dr Kray is an energetic and motivated Dentist with a special interest in Periodontology (Gum Disease), Oral Surgery and Dental Implants.
Dr Kray completed his dental degree with honours in Periodontology at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Subsequently he completed a Diploma in Oral Surgery also at his alma mater. He has recently completed his final year of specialist training at Kings College London, where his duties included teaching and specialist hospital care for Periodontal and implant patients.
Always off on another adventure, his hobbies include kite surfing, flying (not like superman), sailing (this is a new hobby) and basically anything that seems scary (anything that can kill you seems like fun to him).
Bedside manner with this clinician is radically different to anyone you are likely to encounter, with a background in phobic patients, he has developed a clinical atmosphere aimed at alleviating anxiety by employing dark humour and kindness, all while maintaining a professional, organised atmosphere.
Dr Kassandra Pantazi - DENTIST
Practice: Chichester & Rustington
Role: Co-Owner & Co-Director
Kassandra completed her Batchelor’s degree in Dentistry at the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 2013. She then embarked on a career into cosmetic private dentistry for a few years before moving to the UK in 2016.
Her time in the UK has been spent in London and Chichester mainly, where she calls home. Dr Kassandra Pantazi has completed numerous orthodontic and clear aligner courses including her being an Invisalign provider. She has a great passion for cosmetic dentistry and continually strives to increase her professional development with the latest courses.
She has a gentle manner and works well with nervous patients, always trying to make them as comfortable as possible and working at their own pace. Away from dentistry, Dr Kassandra Pantazi is married to her business partner and Co-Owner of The Dental Centre and lives with two adorable dogs called Luigi and Cece. Away from work, Cassandra enjoys cooking, walking, going to the beach and travelling.
Dr Kapilan Ragunathan - DENTIST
Practice: Rustington
BDS University of Plymouth – GDC 264842
Dr Kapilan Ragunathan qualified from the renowned Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry. Prior to embarking on his journey to become a Dentist, he completed a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Pharmacology. He enjoys carrying out general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. In addition, Dr Kapilan Ragunathan is very passionate about treating nervous and anxious patients changing their lives through their smiles. He does this by creating a relaxed atmosphere and providing high quality care alongside great attention to detail.
Dr Gustavo Barbosa - dentist
Practice: Rustington
BDS Sao Paulo – GDC 249645
Dr Gustavo Barbosa is experienced in general dentistry and is also qualified in dental implants and minor surgery. He started his dentistry career by working for his family practice in Brazil and has since worked in Portugal as a Clinical Director before moving to the UK. Patient care is the most important thing to Dr Gustavo Barbosa. He takes the time to ensure each patient is relaxed and fully involved in any decisions regarding their teeth.
Urusha Rayamajhi - dental therapist
Practice: Chichester and Rustington
Role: Dental Therapist
Urusha originates from Nepal but has been living in the UK from a very young age where she completed her education.
Urusha qualified from The University of Portsmouth in Dental Nursing in 2018 and worked around Hampshire as a Locum Dental Nurse. She continued her education and in 2022 qualified as a Dental Therapist also from The University of Portsmouth.
Urusha aims to build rapport and trust with her patients and treat them in a comfortable environment. She is particularly passionate about educating patients and improving their oral hygiene as well as restorative dental procedures.
In her free time, Urusha enjoys travelling and socialising with friends.
DR amy silvester - dentist
Practice: Chichester & Rustington
Role: Dentist
GDC Number: 283971
Amy qualified from the University of Leeds Dental School in 2019. Having always been an extremely anxious dental patient, she started her career in dentistry with a vision to change her patients’ perception of dentistry; working to get as many of my patients as possible to be able to come without hesitation, and ideally to enjoy their experience!
Amy has two children, and her hobbies include salsa dancing, gym, art and reading.
HELEN CARTER - hygienist
Practice: Rustington
Role: Hygienist
GDC Number: 5527
Helen Carter qualified in June 1999 from Leeds Dental Institute. With over 25 years of experience and her friendly demeanour, Helen is a firm favourite with our patients!
Helens’ favourite part of her role is building positive relationships with patients and helping them to prevent gum disease.
Outside of work, Helen enjoys walking, eating out, cooking and socialising with her family and friends.
Our Rustington Dental Nurses
VICTORIA SAMPSON
Practice: Chichester and Rustington
Role: Trainee Dental Nurse
Victoria joined The Dental Centre in 2024 and is training to become a qualified Dental Nurse. Victoria is looking forward to achieving her Dental Nursing qualification. Victoria most enjoys caring for patients and working with a supportive team.
Victoria is a busy mum and spends her evenings and days off looking after her kids!
NIKITA shergold
Practice: Chichester and Rustington
Role: Dental Nurse
Nikita joined The Dental Centre in 2022 as a Trainee Dental Nurse. In 2024 she gained her National Diploma in Dental Nursing with the UK’s leading Medical training provider, Harriet Ellis.
Nikita is very excited about pursuing her career in Dental Nursing as she has always loved the idea of helping people as a result of her work and what better way than to help care for patients and make them feel at ease while in the dental chair.
Outside of work, Nikita enjoys spending time with her partner, participating in gym classes and often enjoys family ski trips.
Robyn Sibley
Practice: Rustington
Role: Dental Nurse
Robyn began training as a Dental Nurse in 2019. She gained her NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing in July 2021 and joined us at The Dental Centre in September 2022.
Before venturing into the world of Dentistry, Robyn had been working in retail as a Visual Merchandiser and part of Management for over 10 years. When not at work, she is usually with her two daughters, family and friends. Making the most of every opportunity, always trying to locate new and exciting things to experience.
Our Rustington Reception Team
ZOE PARR
Practice: Rustington
Role:
ALIVIA BURFORD
Practice: Rustington
Role: Receptionist
Alivia has recently joined us at The Dental Centre, after working as a photographer for a holiday resort. She enjoys being able to talk to all of our patients and learning about what they love to do.
Outside of work, Alivia is very creative and loves to sew, paint, crochet and lots more!
Our Rustington Management Team
Callie prado
Practice: Rustington and Chichester
Role: Practice Manager
Callie gained her National Certificate in Dental Surgery Nursing in 2005. She has amassed 20 years of experience working in dentistry in various roles, gathering the knowledge to become Practice Manager. Callie joined us at The Dental Centre in October 2022. She is passionate about patient care and believes, a happy team = happy patients.
Enjoying ‘paperwork’ (yes slightly crazy), she ensures compliance and care for all the team, patients and the public. She is looking forward to her future with The Dental Centre. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters.
Alice chitak
Practice: Rustington and Chichester
Role: Compliance and Communications Manager
Alice graduated with a degree in Marketing Management from Cardiff Metropolitan University in 2021, since then she has worked as a dental receptionist at another practice and now as our Compliance and Communications Manager.
Alice loves working in the dental industry and seeing patients’ confidence grow over the course of their treatment. She enjoys both the creative and administrative aspects of her role.
Outside of work, Alice enjoys spending time with her friends and family, going to the gym and going on holidays and weekends away with her boyfriend Adam. She loves animals and has a west highland terrier called Tilly!