Dr van Zyl is originally from South Africa; and with his wife, Annelize relocated to the UK in 1997. He holds 2 post graduate diplomas in Dentistry and an MSc (Endodontics) from the Eastman Dental Institute.

He is currently enrolled at the University of Liverpool reading for an MBA and is due for completion in the autumn of 2010.

Steven and Annelize live in Chandlers Ford, with their three year old daughter Anne who will be starting school next year.

Dr. Johann Ackerman graduated from the Dental School at the University of Pretoria in 1977. He was in private dental practice from 1977 – 1984 after which he enrolled for post-graduate studies. He attained a Masters Degree in Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgery in 1988.

Johann’s area of excellence in his specialization is in orthognatic surgery, implantology and conservative and surgical management of Temporo-mandibular Joint disorders as well as minor oral surgery.

He is also an Associate member of the International Society of Oral and Maxillo-Facial surgeons.

He has attended numerous International Conferences, workshops and refresher courses on a regular basis in the field of Oral and Maxillo-facial surgery as well as Implantology.

Wilhelm qualified in 1991 as Specialist in Prosthodontics at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. After his specialization he joined the Medical University of Southern Africa as Senior Consultant in Prosthodontics and later became the Clinical Dean. In 2003 he moved to the UK and has been working in the South since.

BDS, Statutory exam(2007). He graduated in 2000 from Kuvempu University, India. Before moving to the Uk, Naik owned his own Private Practice in India and has worked extensively in the field of Prosthetic and Cosmetic dentistry. During this period served as a community Director for Rotary International. Dr Naik moved to the UK in 2006 and completed Statutory exams in 2007. His future plan is to undertake an MSc in Implantology in the very near future.

Naik is married to Sitara , who is a engineer and a Bharathnatyam (Indian Classical) dancer.

Stephanie qualified with a diploma in dental hygiene in June 2009 at Cardiff dental university at merit level. Also achieving awards for highest mark for finals theory examination and highest mark for final clinical case presentation. Stephanie is passionate about her role as a dental hygienist.

Nicola Cuell is the current practice manager and endodontic nurse at The Mews Dental Studio, and is registered with the GDC. In 2002 Nicola gained her certificate in Dental Nursing, and in 2005 went on to gain her Dental Radiography accreditation.

At present Nicola is taking a NVQ level 4 and BTEC National Diploma in Management skills.

Jo-Anne Chalk is our in house beauty therapist with over 10 years experience in the industry. Jo trained and qualified from Fareham Beauty College in 1998, having received 3 distinctions. Since qualifying she has worked with a number of high profile product brands including Clarins, Declor and Espa.

In 2000 Jo trained with Dermalogica and has been working with it ever since, giving her a vast treatment and product knowledge.