Meet The Team

Dr Pascal Larousse

Qualified in Paris 1999
Dipl Global Rehabilitation Nancy 2004
Dipl Endodontic Practice London

Pascal has always been passionate about endodontics, soon after he qualified in Paris, he started offering his expertise to other dentists by accepting referrals.

He then carried on focusing on root canal therapy, working for a prestigious practice in Harley Street.

He is also accepting referrals in Witney from numerous practices.

Dr Juliette Armand

DipChD Paris 1999
CES (Ortho) Paris V 2005
DUOP (Ortho) Paris VI 2006

Dentist with Practice limited to Orthodontics

Juliette qualified as a dentist in 1999 in Paris where she started to work in cosmetic dentistry before becoming passionate about orthodontics.

She completed her post graduate training in Orthodontics in Paris V University (Certificate of post graduate studies in Dento-facial Orthopaedics) and Paris VI University (Diploma in Paediatric Orthodontics) as well as a two year private course in Orthodontics (CETO) and set up a practice with her husband, Pascal. In 2006, She moved to England with her family and continued training in Orthodontics.
She has been a certified provider of Invisalign and Incognito (lingual braces) for more than 10 years.

She recently completed a part time two years training in San Diego.

She is a member of the British Orthodontic Society ,British lingual Orthodontic socitety and British Dental association.

Outside work, she tries to complete an art degree, likes ukulele and hiking.

Dr Andrew Hall

BDS Wales 1988
FDS Royal College of Surgeons of England 1992

Andrew Hall first qualified as a dentist in 1988, at Cardiff, and went on to work in several hospital posts in the disciplines of Restorative Dentistry and Maxillo-Facial surgery and after building considerable experience passed the examinations to become a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1992.

Andrew then took up an academic post as a lecturer in Restorative Dentistry at the University of Bristol. He held this position for several years before moving in to private practice.

Andrew is one of only a few clinicians to limit his practice solely to the provision of dental implants. He now has over 20 years of experience in this field and has a success rate that exceeds 98%. He is experienced in all of the advanced aspects of the field including bone grafting surgery and computer guided implant surgery.

He is passionate about achieving the highest standards for all of his patients. He was the first UK clinician to adopt the PRGF technique for enhancing the bodies own natural healing mechanisms. This significantly improves the healing after implant surgery and is now a routine part of our practice.

Dr Sami Hassan

BDS Lond 1993
MFDS Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow 2002
MSc Lond 2000
Dip Imp Dent RCSEd

Sam qualified from Kings College Dental Institute, University of London in 1993. After qualification he completed his vocational training in Bath, Somerset. He then worked in the Oral Medicine and Restorative dentistry departments at Bristol Dental Hospital before returning to London to work in private general dental practice. In 2000 Sam completed an MSc in Periodontology (gum disease) at the Eastman Dental Institute, London. In 2002 achieved the prestigious MFDS diploma to become a member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

His main areas of clinical interest are periodontology and implant therapy although he is happy to provide the full range of restorative dental treatments. Sam also has extensive clinical experience in conscious sedation techniques. He is a member of SAAD (Society of Advancement of Dental Sedation) and BSP (British Society of Periodontology).

Dr Ankeet Patel

DMD Semmelweis University 2014

Dr Ankeet Patel is a general dentist providing all aspects of dentistry.

Born and raised in the UK, Dr Patel studied dentistry at Semmelweis University in Budapest before returning and undertaking multiple post graduate courses and further postgraduate training in the UK. He enjoys learning and is driven to continue both personal and professional development, keeping up with the most current developments in restorative and minimally invasive dentistry.

Dr Patel has been told by his friends and colleagues he has an easy-going personality which inspires complete confidence from his patients and puts anxious patients at ease. He takes considerable time and care with open effective communication to build lasting relationships with his patients which corresponds with the practice values. His treatment philosophy is based on building trust and understanding and he uses photography and 3D technology to help communicate individual oral health status and possible treatment needs.

Ankeet has a special interest in aesthetic and biomimetic dentistry. This involves a focus on preserving intact tooth structure and restoring the function and biomechanics of natural teeth. He also has extensive experience using aligner therapy to improve the appearance of teeth and treating patient with tooth wear.

Ankeet’s interest outside dentistry, is playing football, cooking and gym training.

Dr Sabina Hakim

BDS (Birm)

MSC Endo (UCLan)

After graduating from the University of Birmingham Sabina worked in the Midlands and during her time there she developed an interest in root fillings. She went on to complete a Masters in Endodontology from the University of Central Lancashire allowing her to provide a greater range of treatments for her patients.

Sabina has completed an extensive year-long mentorship program in Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry. This equips her with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver conservative and long-lasting dental treatments whilst preserving the natural tooth and function.

Sabina is committed to providing excellent care for her patients in a relaxed and friendly environment to help achieve the best possible results.

Rachel Turford

BSc (Hons) RDT RDH RDN

Rachel graduated from Portsmouth University with a First Class Honours Degree in Dental Hygiene and Therapy. She has worked in both NHS and Private dentistry for over 9 years around Oxfordshire and Hampshire. Rachel first started as a dental nurse and further pursued her role within the dental team as a Dental Therapist.

She is heavily focused on prevention and helping patients keep their teeth for as long as possible. She creates personalised oral health care plans tailored to each individual patient to help improve and prevent oral diseases. It is of utmost importance to her to create a comfortable and relaxed environment for our patients. Rachel is an active member of BSDHT, BSP, BADT and regularly undertakes courses and conferences to improve and maintain her knowledge and skills.

Throughout her career she has worked alongside charities such as Dentaid. Her most recent adventure involved delivering pain relieving dental treatments to those in need in Cambodia and homeless patients on the South Coast of the UK.

Aside from dentistry, she likes to play netball, travel and spend time with her family and friends.

Suzanne Budden

Anitha Jose Arackal

Anitha qualified as a dentist in India in 2019. She is currently registered in the UK as a dental therapist and brings her experience and calm approach to treating our patients at Ridentes.

In her spare time, Anitha likes to spend time with her friends and family watching movies, cooking, reading, and listening to music.

Kirsty Allen

Dip Ortho Ther RCSEd 2014
RDN 2011, Cert RAD 2012

Kirsty worked with us when we were formally The Brace Place for many years. Initially Kirsty was employed as an Orthodontic Nurse before qualifying as an Orthodontic Therapist in 2014 from the University of Bristol Dental Hospital.

After a short spell away from the practice, we are delighted she is now back working with us again alongside Juliette Armand. Kirsty is focused on patient care and delivering the highest quality treatment possible in a calm, friendly and relaxed environment.

Anna Sarbatta

Dip Orth Ther RCSEd