Meet the team

Anu became the principal dentist at Hurst Dental & Implant Clinic in 2015, and has been working as a dentist in West Sussex for many years.

Anu graduated in 2002 in India and undertook post graduate training in the UK Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at St Bartholomews and Royal London Hospital. Anu completed her Foundation in Implant Training qualification in 2014, and graduated from the University of Manchester with a Merit in her Master’s degree in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry in 2019. She has also been a member of the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) and The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh since 2005.

Anu’s passion is oral surgery, and she enjoys being able to help her patients with bespoke, gentle and precise care. She loves delivering a good smile, and making her patients happy gives her a boost. Anu has integrated implant and digital dentistry at Hurst Dental & Implant Clinic, using the latest technology and techniques to enhance the patient experience.

Anu’s favourite part of her job is the interaction with people and hearing about their life stories. These inspire her and motivate her. Some or most people have had struggles in life and the power of human resilience always blows her mind and inspires her further. At Hurst Dental & Implant Clinic, there are many elderly patients and talking to them about their younger days makes her day.

Outside of work, Anu enjoys reading, swimming and gymming. Recently she learnt to play the piano and she is also learning Italian. It goes without saying though that making a hearty curry on a Sunday and sharing it with her family tops everything!

Davinia is our in-house dentist with a special interest in root canal treatments and restorative dentistry. She has completed her Master’s degree at the prestigious UCL Eastman Dental Institute in Restorative practice (2020) with Merit.

Davinia’s clinical interest includes anything related to root canal therapy, root surgery, and aesthetic dentistry. Her interest in these fields, combined with her knowledge on the occlusion, makes her capable of offering our patients comprehensive and predictable treatments. Davinia also provides care on cases of tooth surface loss, which can also be associated to symptomatology on their TMJ (temporomandibular joint) and dental nerve pain. You can expect comprehensive and gentle care.

She is currently a clinical teacher at Kings College of London, and she is leading the endodontic teaching for undergraduates at the Dental Outreach Centre at the University of Portsmouth.

In her spare time, Davinia likes spending time with her family and has a passion for horses.

Abanoub (Abz) graduated from the University of Plymouth in 2020. He really enjoys helping patients improve their smiles with composite veneers and using advanced biomimetic techniques to restore badly broken down teeth. He also has an interest in smile design and smile makeovers.

Ibrahim grew up in East London, where he studied for a degree in Biology at UEL before embarking on a career in dentistry. He completed his dental therapist training at the Eastman Dental Hospital. Since graduating, Ibrahim has worked in private practices across London and East Sussex.

Ibrahim is the elected London and South East representative for the British Association of Dental Therapy (BADT).

He has a strong passion for paediatric and cosmetic dentistry. He loves meeting people from different walks of life and making a difference. Whether that’s helping someone get out of pain or building someone’s confidence to smile more. Sometimes, it can be as simple as making the dental experience a pleasant and memorable one, especially if it’s their first visit or they are a nervous patient. He loves all apsects of his job but probably the best part is the variety his role offers and the difference he can make to patients on a day to day basis.

In his spare time, Ibrahim enjoys staying active by running and taking part in half marathons. He has run 4 half marathons, although his knees are not what they used to be! Therefore, he has started to get back into swimming. He still plays some football and loves supporting his team at the weekends.

Alex graduated as a Dental Hygienist from the Eastman Dental Hospital in London, where she was awarded the prize of clinical excellence from her tutors. Since qualifying, Alex has worked in general practice across Sussex and London, helping her patients achieve and maintain healthy smiles.

Alex has a wide range of interests and hobbies, and spends her spare time travelling, scuba diving, cycling and paddle boarding.

Steven qualified as a dental hygienist from the University of Essex in 2019. Prior to working as a dental hygienist he worked in Brighton as a dental nurse for 10 years. Steven enjoys many aspects of his role, and particularly loves receiving positive feedback from patients when they’ve had a good experience.

In his spare time, he enjoys playing squash, going paddle boarding and walking his dog.

Kitija is a qualified Dental Nurse with a Level 3 Diploma. She joined our practice in January 2025 and brings with her a passion for patient care.

Kitija finds satisfaction in supporting anxious patients. She understands that visiting the dentist can be nerve-wracking for some, and she strives to create a calm and reassuring environment where patients feel comfortable and safe.

Beyond patient care, Kitija enjoys being a valuable chairside assistant to our clinicians. Her organised and proactive approach helps to ensure smooth and efficient treatment procedures.

Outside of work, Kitija maintains an active lifestyle. She enjoys staying fit through CrossFit classes, outdoor walks, and long runs. When she’s not on the move, she can often be found immersed in a good book.

Nina is a qualified Dental Nurse with an NVQ Level 3 in Oral Health Care. Her duties include assisting both the dentist and the patient in the chair receiving treatment, and she is responsible for maintaining a high standard of cross infection control in the practice. Nina’s friendly approach helps her patients feel at ease while undergoing treatment. She also ensures the smooth running of the surgery.

Her favourite part of her role is engaging with the patients and making them feel comfortable in what can be an anxious situation.

Outside of work, Nina enjoys walking in the countryside or by the sea. She loves gardening, reading, baking and spending time with her family.

Charlotte joined the practice in August 2022. She is a trainee dental nurse and really enjoys interacting with the patients. She finds assisting with the more complex treatments very interesting.

In her spare time, Charlotte loves going out and socialising.

Jess has been working at the practice for 10 months and has settled in nicely as our dental receptionist. She loves interacting with the patients. Knowing that the patients walk out of the practice happy and with a fresh, bright smile makes the job all worth it. Jess would like to become a dental nurse in the future.

In her spare time, she enjoys playing golf and she loves being outdoors. When she’s not enjoying fresh air, she spends quality time with her family or reads a good book.

Joined the practice in January 2025.

My favorite part, interacting with the patients and making them feel at ease. I also enjoy coming up with new ideas of ways to better the practice. Whether that be with advertisement or making a new spreadsheet to make life easier.

When I’m not at work, I am either on the farm looking after my herd of Pedigree Beef Shorthorn Cattle or looking after my young daughter.

Nick joined the practice in February 2023 and has settled in perfectly into his role as practice manager. He particularly enjoys interacting with the patients and finds it rewarding seeing what dentistry can do for a person’s self esteem.

Nick is obsessed with all things football, with a bit of Formula One racing on the side. When he is not indulging these passions, he can be found walking in the beautiful countryside, reading a good book or taking photographs.