Dr. Taina Karstikko HLL (Turku, Finland)
Dental Surgeon
Dr. Taina Karstikko qualified from University of Turku in Finland, in 1984. She spent 15 years in the Nordic region building a name for herself and her dental surgeries, through uncompromising quality in patient care. In 2000 she moved to Surrey, England, where she has continued her work at ABC Dental, continuing to build a reputation of excellence for herself and the practice. Taina is married with three adult children and enjoys winter sports, spending time with her family and spending time in the countryside. In her 28 years of private dentistry, she has harnessed a wealth of invaluable experience and comfort in the knowledge that you are truly well looked after.
Dr. Suman Rai BDS (Hons) Lond, BSc (Hons) Lond, MJDF RCS
Dental Surgeon
Dr. Su Rai graduated from the Queen Mary Dental School in London with a distinction in her BDS exam. She has passed her MJDF which is a fellowship exam from the Royal College of Surgeons, this exam demonstrates great academic standing. Currently Su is in the final stages of completing her Diploma in Restorative Dentistry at the prestigous Eastman Dental Institute. Su attends seminars and hands-on courses regularly in the UK and internationally and is committed to continued professional development with a special interest in smile design and cosmetic dentistry. Her aim is to deliver pain-free dentistry, in a comfortable, warm and friendly environment, ensuring we build a caring relationship and trust that lasts a lifetime. Outside of Dentistry she enjoys spending time with her husband and toddler exploring the outdoors. Su enjoys playing tennis, having played for Kent county in the past and is a keen runner.
Anders Hjort DDS (Sweden)
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Anders qualified from the University of Ulmea in Sweden, in 1979. He spent 7 years in general dental practice in Sweden before training in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. After qualifying Anders moved to Surrey working as an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon at the Royal Surrey County Hospital where he was part of the maxillofacial team until retiring in June 2010. He now works solely as an oral surgeon in the private sector, concentrating on implant treatments and bone reconstruction. In his spare time Anders like to ski and play golf. Anders has been practising at ABC Dental for over 10 wonderful years and is an integral part of our success.
Dr Claudia Bortolaia Dip.Dent, (Pisa, Italy)
Orthodontist
Dr Claudia Bortolaia graduated with honours in Dentistry in 1999 at the University of Pisa, Italy. Soon after she started dedicating herself only to Paedodontics and Orthodontics. In 2000 she was granted a scholarship to attend a post-graduate course at the Royal Dental College at the University of Aarhus, Denmark, under the direction of the world-wide known Prof. Birthe Melsen. Dr Bortolaia has published several articles in Italian and international dental journals in collaboration with academics and practitioners and worked as an adjunct professor at the University of Pisa. After her return to Italy, Dr Bortolaia started an internship in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Siena, Italy. Her orthodontic training there enabled her to work on patients belonging to every age group and walk of life.
