Meet Our Team
GDC-Registered Dental Team · Southend-on-Sea
Meet the Team at Advanced Dental Aesthetics
Our dentists, hygienists and nursing team provide general, cosmetic and implant dentistry from our Southend-on-Sea practice. Every clinician is individually registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) — you can verify each one on the GDC register, and every profile below lists their GDC number, qualifications and areas of interest.
10+ GDC-registered team members
General, cosmetic & implant dentistry
Hygienist clinics Thu, Fri & alt. Sat
Our Dentists
Six dentists, one shared standard of care
From routine check-ups to implants, sedation and facial aesthetics, our dentists cover general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry under one roof.
Dr K S Nathan (Karla)
Principal Dentist
BDS (Lond) · GDC No: 79963
Principal dentist since January 2005, qualified from King’s College London in 2001. Trained in Botox and dermal fillers, snoring and daytime sleepiness, with a focus on restorative and aesthetic dentistry.
Dr Johan Weber
Dentist
BChD (Pret), MSc · GDC No: 51010
Qualified from the University of Pretoria in 1977, following a master’s in organic chemistry. Over 45 years’ experience, with a keen interest in aesthetic dentistry and active involvement in local community and charity projects.
Dr Sinthujan Sivarajah
Dentist
BDS Lond, MFDS RCSEd · GDC No: 265555
Qualified from Barts and The London in 2016, with oral surgery training at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham and Queen’s Hospital, London. Provides complex extractions, dental implants and treatment for anxious patients under sedation.
Dr Sheida G Nejad
Dentist
DMD, PGDip (Implantology), PhD
BDS in India (2021) and an MPH in pandemics from the University of Exeter (2023). Registered Invisalign provider with particular interests in oral surgery and cosmetic dentistry.
Dr Bagyalakshmi Subramanian
Dentist
BDS · GDC No: 323800
Bagya qualified as a dentist (BDS) in India in 2021 and completed a Master of Public Health at the University of Exeter in 2023. She has been practising as a general dentist in the UK, with a strong focus on patient-centred care, quality and comfort. Her interests include oral surgery and cosmetic dentistry, and she is a registered Invisalign provider. Bagya is committed to continuing professional development and providing the best outcomes for her patients.
Dr Shaan Mirza
Dentist
BSc (Hons), BDS, MFDS RCS
Trained at Peninsula University as a second degree. Developing a special interest in root canal treatment while working towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontics, with a focus on prevention and patient education.
Hygienist Team
Preventive care, Thursdays, Fridays & alternate Saturdays
Alina Danci
Hygienist
GDC No: 256460
Qualified dental nurse since 2015 and Dental Hygienist with a Foundation Degree in Oral Health Science from the University of Essex (2023). Passionate about educating patients on oral health.
Geanina Dragne
Hygienist
GDC No: 263141
Foundation Degree in Oral Health Science, University of Essex, with over 10 years in dental care. Sees patients on Mondays and Fridays, with a particular interest in preventive care.
Practice Team
The people who look after your visit
Laura Bottomley
Practice Manager · GDC 157835
Joined as Practice Manager in September 2025 with 20+ years locally. Qualified Dental Nurse (2006), with further qualifications in Radiography and Management.
Abigail Richardson
Dental Nurse · GDC 206776
With the practice for over 15 years, known for a calm, caring and patient approach.
Grace Rankin
Trainee Dental Nurse
With the practice since April 2022, welcoming patients and supporting the front desk.
Jessie Taylor
Trainee Dental Nurse
Training with the practice since July 2022, developing broad interests across general dentistry.
Kaltrina Morina Shala
Qualified Dental Nurse · GDC 319180
Charlie Johnson
Qualified Dental Nurse
It's not just about where we practice medicine, but the team we practice it with.
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Our Professional
Individually, our impact is limited collectively, we achieve greatness
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