Meet our new Clinician Elara Palmer
Dentists:
Wiekus Du Toit
BChD (Stellenbosch) 2001
GDC nr: 84169
Vic moved to the UK in 2003. He trained as SHO in maxillofacial surgery at QA hospital Portsmouth in 2004. He then moved into general practice and has been working in the area ever since. He joined the team at The Dental Centre in 2016 and is now our Principal Dentist and owner of The Dental Centre. He supports the 4 times world cup winning Springboks rugby team and plays golf whenever he is allowed. Vic is married and has 3 teenage daughters to keep him busy.
BChD (Stellenbosch) 2001
GDC nr: 84169
Vic moved to the UK in 2003. He trained as SHO in maxillofacial surgery at QA hospital Portsmouth in 2004. He then moved into general practice and has been working in the area ever since. He joined the team at The Dental Centre in 2016 and is now our Principal Dentist and owner of The Dental Centre. He supports the 4 times world cup winning Springboks rugby team and plays golf whenever he is allowed. Vic is married and has 3 teenage daughters to keep him busy.
Robert Mitrovski (Doctor of Dental Medicine)
GDC nr: 275142
Robert qualified as a Doctor of Dental Medicine in 1996 at St.Cyril and Methodius University/ Faculty of Dentistry in Skopje, Macedonia. Before this he graduated at medical college as a Dental Technician in 1988, and then became the owner and principal dentist of a private family run practice for 20 years, before relocating to the UK in 2017. Robert has a warm and welcoming chairside manner. He is passionate about restorative dentistry, aesthetics, crowns, bridges, veneers and dentures. He recently attended VSSA academy for dental implants and currently attends Simplyendo, an endodontic course for further development in Liverpool. In his free time Robert enjoys long walks along the Solent coast with his family and his Golden retriever.
GDC nr: 275142
Robert qualified as a Doctor of Dental Medicine in 1996 at St.Cyril and Methodius University/ Faculty of Dentistry in Skopje, Macedonia. Before this he graduated at medical college as a Dental Technician in 1988, and then became the owner and principal dentist of a private family run practice for 20 years, before relocating to the UK in 2017. Robert has a warm and welcoming chairside manner. He is passionate about restorative dentistry, aesthetics, crowns, bridges, veneers and dentures. He recently attended VSSA academy for dental implants and currently attends Simplyendo, an endodontic course for further development in Liverpool. In his free time Robert enjoys long walks along the Solent coast with his family and his Golden retriever.
Dental Therapist:
Elara Palmer
Elara qualified as a Dental Therapist in 2014 from Cardiff University and joined
The Dental Centre in 2026. She worked at St Georges Hospital Paediatric Dental
Department since 2015. Using her additional qualification in Inhalation Sedation,
she provides extensive dental treatment to children with severe dental phobias
and complex needs. Since 2021 she have been providing compassionate, high
quality dental care to the local community in Portsmouth.
Elara is passionate about working with young people and adults with dental anxieties. It’s
her belief that dentistry doesn’t need to be scary!
In her spare time she loves spending time with her family and friends, travelling and trying
out new baking recipes.
Elara qualified as a Dental Therapist in 2014 from Cardiff University and joined
The Dental Centre in 2026. She worked at St Georges Hospital Paediatric Dental
Department since 2015. Using her additional qualification in Inhalation Sedation,
she provides extensive dental treatment to children with severe dental phobias
and complex needs. Since 2021 she have been providing compassionate, high
quality dental care to the local community in Portsmouth.
Elara is passionate about working with young people and adults with dental anxieties. It’s
her belief that dentistry doesn’t need to be scary!
In her spare time she loves spending time with her family and friends, travelling and trying
out new baking recipes.
Hygienists:
Alison Eastwood
GDC nr: 5312
Alison graduated as a dental hygienist from The Royal Army Dental Corp in 1997. She has worked in number of dental practices, both in UK and abroad, including 3 years in The Falkland Islands. She has been at The Dental Centre since 2001. She is interested in music, travel, films, cooking and spending time with her family.
GDC nr: 5312
Alison graduated as a dental hygienist from The Royal Army Dental Corp in 1997. She has worked in number of dental practices, both in UK and abroad, including 3 years in The Falkland Islands. She has been at The Dental Centre since 2001. She is interested in music, travel, films, cooking and spending time with her family.
Julita Krajza-Gajdzinska
GDC nr: 113569
Julita qualified as a dental hygienist in Poland in 1998. In 2006 she and her family relocated to the UK. After 6 years of living and working in the London area, she joined The Dental centre, providing more, much needed, hygiene appointments for our patients. Julita has 3 children.
GDC nr: 113569
Julita qualified as a dental hygienist in Poland in 1998. In 2006 she and her family relocated to the UK. After 6 years of living and working in the London area, she joined The Dental centre, providing more, much needed, hygiene appointments for our patients. Julita has 3 children.
Fatemah Kazemighahi
GDC nr: 297701
Fatemah is a GDC registered Dental Hygienist with a strong passion for preventative dentistry and patient-centre care. She is known for her calm, gentle approach and her ability to manage anxious patients, helping them feel comfortable while delivering effective treatment to improve their oral health. Fatemah is committed to creating a supportive environment where patients feel confident and empowered to maintain healthy smiles.
Outside of dentistry, she maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys regular training at the gym.
GDC nr: 297701
Fatemah is a GDC registered Dental Hygienist with a strong passion for preventative dentistry and patient-centre care. She is known for her calm, gentle approach and her ability to manage anxious patients, helping them feel comfortable while delivering effective treatment to improve their oral health. Fatemah is committed to creating a supportive environment where patients feel confident and empowered to maintain healthy smiles.
Outside of dentistry, she maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys regular training at the gym.
Gemma Flear
GDC nr: 112476
Gemma qualified in 2007 gaining a BSc in Dental Hygiene and Therapy from Portsmouth University. She is passionate about promoting excellent oral health and helping patients feel confident in their smiles. She takes pride in providing gentle, supportive care and enjoys working with patients of all ages to build healthy habits that last a lifetime.
Outside of work, Gemma has a grown-up son and enjoys rock climbing and hiking, bringing the same energy, focus, and enthusiasm to her personal life as she does to patient care.
GDC nr: 112476
Gemma qualified in 2007 gaining a BSc in Dental Hygiene and Therapy from Portsmouth University. She is passionate about promoting excellent oral health and helping patients feel confident in their smiles. She takes pride in providing gentle, supportive care and enjoys working with patients of all ages to build healthy habits that last a lifetime.
Outside of work, Gemma has a grown-up son and enjoys rock climbing and hiking, bringing the same energy, focus, and enthusiasm to her personal life as she does to patient care.
Nurses and Receptionists:
Sally Charlesworth
GDC nr: 130542
Sally is our senior dental nurse gaining her Dental Nurse qualification in 1986 from Highbury College. Before joining the practice in 1993, she worked in a variety of dental practices, building a wealth of experience.
Sally is married with three grown-up children and 4 grandchildren. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.
GDC nr: 130542
Sally is our senior dental nurse gaining her Dental Nurse qualification in 1986 from Highbury College. Before joining the practice in 1993, she worked in a variety of dental practices, building a wealth of experience.
Sally is married with three grown-up children and 4 grandchildren. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.
Charlotte John
GDC nr: 156021
Charlie joined our practice in 2005 and gained her NVQ qualification in dental nursing in 2008. She left us for a year to travel and work in Australia and soon returned to us on coming back to England.
Charlie is married and, outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
GDC nr: 156021
Charlie joined our practice in 2005 and gained her NVQ qualification in dental nursing in 2008. She left us for a year to travel and work in Australia and soon returned to us on coming back to England.
Charlie is married and, outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Emma Hopper
GDC nr: 114114
Emma gained her dental nursing qualification in 1989 from Highbury College and has since gained further qualifications in dental radiography and sedation. She joined the practice in 2009. Emma has two grown-up daughters and three grandchildren.
Outside of work, Emma enjoys walking her dog and spending time with her family and friends.
GDC nr: 114114
Emma gained her dental nursing qualification in 1989 from Highbury College and has since gained further qualifications in dental radiography and sedation. She joined the practice in 2009. Emma has two grown-up daughters and three grandchildren.
Outside of work, Emma enjoys walking her dog and spending time with her family and friends.
Kerry Knight
GDC nr: 304219
Kerry joined our practice in June 2023. Kerry had a change of career into Dental Nursing, coming from a medical administration background. She gained her level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing in July 2022 from Eastleigh College.
She has two grown up children and two granddaughters.
Outside of works she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
GDC nr: 304219
Kerry joined our practice in June 2023. Kerry had a change of career into Dental Nursing, coming from a medical administration background. She gained her level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing in July 2022 from Eastleigh College.
She has two grown up children and two granddaughters.
Outside of works she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Jo Cobon
GDC nr: 130537
Jo qualified as a dental nurse from Highbury college in 1988. She has been with the practice since 1990, leaving for short periods to raise her now grown-up children.
She is now our receptionist and is involved with smooth day to day running at the practice. Jo's husband is our denture technician.
Outside of work Jo enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and walking her dogs along the beach.
GDC nr: 130537
Jo qualified as a dental nurse from Highbury college in 1988. She has been with the practice since 1990, leaving for short periods to raise her now grown-up children.
She is now our receptionist and is involved with smooth day to day running at the practice. Jo's husband is our denture technician.
Outside of work Jo enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and walking her dogs along the beach.
Claudia Murch
GDC nr: 249277
Claudia qualified in 2014 at Eastleigh College. She has since gained qualifications in Dental Radiography in 2020 and Impression taking. Claudia worked as an Orthodontic nurse for 7 years and she joined our practice in October 2025 after making the decision to return to General Practice.
Claudia is married and has 2 grown up sons. She enjoys spending time with her family and walking her dogs.
GDC nr: 249277
Claudia qualified in 2014 at Eastleigh College. She has since gained qualifications in Dental Radiography in 2020 and Impression taking. Claudia worked as an Orthodontic nurse for 7 years and she joined our practice in October 2025 after making the decision to return to General Practice.
Claudia is married and has 2 grown up sons. She enjoys spending time with her family and walking her dogs.
Sarah Tucker
GDC nr: 138769
Sarah qualified in 1993 at Highbury College. She has since gained qualifications in Impression taking in 2013. Sarah worked as an orthodontic nurse for 11 years and she joined our practice in May 2026 after making the decision to return to general practice.
Sarah has 2 grown up children. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
GDC nr: 138769
Sarah qualified in 1993 at Highbury College. She has since gained qualifications in Impression taking in 2013. Sarah worked as an orthodontic nurse for 11 years and she joined our practice in May 2026 after making the decision to return to general practice.
Sarah has 2 grown up children. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Practice Manager:
Christine Bristow
GDC nr: 130534
Chrissy joined our practice in 1999 as a dental nurse and qualified from Highbury college in 2002. She took on the role as practice manager in 2005. She is heavily involved in CQC and GDC legislation and clinical governance. She is married with two teenagers.
Outside of work she enjoys walking her dog and spending time with family and friends.
GDC nr: 130534
Chrissy joined our practice in 1999 as a dental nurse and qualified from Highbury college in 2002. She took on the role as practice manager in 2005. She is heavily involved in CQC and GDC legislation and clinical governance. She is married with two teenagers.
Outside of work she enjoys walking her dog and spending time with family and friends.
