DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS

We are an experienced and friendly team providing quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. We offer a wide range of treatments in a safe, calming and reassuring environment where you the patient are supported and looked after every step of the way.

Dr DHIRAN
​MODASIA

Principal Dentist

GDC No: 178572

DR GUSTAV
​ENGELBRECHT

Associate Dentist

Gustav graduated from the university of Pretoria in 1996. He came to the UK and worked in general practice for 8 years before starting his own practice in 2003, where he was partner and principal dentist for 12 years before joining the team at Bridge Dental Practice in April 2016. Gustav has a keen interest in rugby and coaches the under 13’s at Canterbury rugby club.
BcHD (Pret)​
GDC No: 71827

DR MOHAMED
​TUMUSIIME 

Associate Dentist
Mohamed graduated from the university of Uganda in 2006 then going on to complete his Post Graduate Certificate in Implant Dentistry from Tipton training(London) BDS 2016. He undertakes most aspects of implant/surgical dentistry including single Implant placement restorations, Multiple unit implant restorations, implant retained bridges and bone grafting. Mohamed enjoys working with people to help improve their smile and self-confidence through cosmetic dentistry. He believes the greatest joy as a dentist comes by helping patients understand what's possible and working with them to achieve this. He is committed to both quality of care and the highest of communication and prides himself on his relaxing yet confident manner. His emphasis is on achieving excellence in appearance and function that results in a naturally confident smile.

BDS (2006) Uganda, PG Dip in Implant Dentistry (Tipton Training Royal College of Surgeons), 2021
GDC No: 207099

DR SUZANNAH STEWART-STANTON

Orthodontist
​Suzannah had aspirations to become an Orthodontist from the age 11. She qualified as a dentist in 2001, with honours from the University of Sheffield and following her graduation spent a number of years working in the Paediatric Dentistry and Oral Surgery departments within the hospital dental service. Suzannah then underwent a 3 year specialist training programme at Cardiff University and in 2008 realised her childhood ambition when she was awarded a Masters of Science degree in Orthodontics and the Membership of Orthodontics from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. She is on the General Dental Council’s Specialist List for Orthodontics. In her spare time Suzannah enjoys playing the piano and spending time with her 3 young children and the family’s many pets.
MOrth RCS (Edin) 2008, MScD (Cardiff) 2008, MFDS RCS (Eng) 2003, BDS Hons (Sheffield) 2001
GDC No:79478

DR ALINA
​OTESEANU

Associate Dentist

Alina was born in Bucharest, Romania. She moved to South Africa and studied dentistry at the University of Pretoria, graduating in 1999. Alina moved the the UK the same year and has been working as a dentist in Kent ever since. She joined the Bridge Dental Practice team in August 2024. General dentistry is Alina's passion, with emphasis on prevention and minimally invasive treatment. She is also qualified in facial aesthetics. In her spare time, Alina enjoys reading and spending time with her daughter.
​BcHD (Pret)
GDC: 75902

MELANIE
​ENGELBRECHT

Hygienist

Mel graduated from Guys Hospital in 1997. She worked for 2 years in general practice before joining a periodontist in a specialist referral practice. From 2003 she worked with her husband in his practice, before joining Bridge Dental Practice in April 2016.
CEP Dip Dent Hygiene (Lon)​
​GDC No: 5186

RUTH
​KURTI

Dental Nurse

Ruth has built up considerable experience in dental nursing since qualifying in 1996.  Ruth has a keen interest in cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics. In her spare time Ruth enjoys spending time with her family.
​GDC No: 127880

AMBER
​FAWCETT

Dental Nurse

Amber joined the practice in 2018 and now has several years experience as a highly efficient and caring dental nurse. You may see Amber working alongside Gustav Engelbrecht. Outside of work, Amber enjoys living a healthy lifestyle and can often be seen in the gym, or running.
GDC No: ​292992

RUTH MUNRO

Dental Nurse

Ruth joined our team in May 2023. She comes with a great deal of experience having qualified in 1996. As well as a qualified dental nurse she is also qualified as an oral health educator and in radiography. In her spare time she enjoys keeping fit with activities such as pilates and long walks in the countryside.
​​GDC: 121308

​LUKE
​TERRY

Practice Manager

Luke joined the practice in 2012 and became practice manager in 2015. He is the welcoming face that you will see when coming in and the voice you will hear  on the phone when contacting the practice. Luke is always happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. In his spare time, Luke enjoys spending time in the gym and supporting his beloved Liverpool FC!

​CARE

The equipment and procedures used by our team follow the Quality Care Initiative ensuring that you receive the highest level of treatment.

COMMUNICATION

Need to talk to someone first? No problem. You can book a telephone consultation or a face-to-face chat with your dentist prior to treatment.

EXPERTISE

Our highly qualified and experienced team are dedicated to providing total patient care. We take great pride in the quality of our dentistry and the well-being of our patients.