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 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 anew 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.

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.

Tunde was born in Hungary in 1996. She completed her A-Levels in 2015, specialising in Economics. Despite her proficiency in Maths, she always had a deep seated interest in Biology and the human body, and completed a degree in Nursing in 2019. During her studies, she worked in the Emergency Department and intensive care units at Jósa András Hospital Nyíregyháza in Hungary. This equipped her with a vast array of knowledge and skills in the medical field, including management of traumatic injuries and acute emergencies. At the end of 2019, she decided to move to the UK in search of greater challenges to further her career, and subsequently commenced a diploma in Dental Nursing. In 2024, Tunde completed and qualified her National Diploma in Dental Nursing and is enjoying her time at The Dental Centre. She strives to develop herself through further training and education in the future. In her free time she likes cycling, reading, walking and spending time with her fiancé, friends and family.

Practice: Chichester

Role: Receptionist

Vanessa joined The Dental Centre in May 2024. Vanessa has worked in various customer service and administrative roles and previously worked at another dental practice for 7 years as a receptionist.

Vanessa’s favourite part of her job is the patient interaction and making them feel more at ease. She also enjoys a variety of administrative tasks and helping patients with any questions and queries.

When she’s not working, Vanessa enjoys spending time with her friends and family, baking, and travelling – her favourite place she has been to is South Africa!