Our Team
Old Mill Dental is a highly trusted dental team delivering exceptional dental services from the heart of Storrington, West Sussex.
Old Mill Dental provides all patients with the most advanced techniques in dentistry, delivered by a highly communicative and skilled team, giving you the highest level of care.
Learn about the individual members of our team below:
Our Dentists
Edmund Gazala
GDC no. 181279
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BDS, Dip Implant RCS England
Edmund completed his vocational training and gained his qualification in Stockholm, Sweden in 2004.
In 2013 he moved with his family to the UK joining a dental practice in West Sussex.
In addition to his BDS degree, he holds a postgraduate Diploma in Prosthetic Dentistry (Malmö University, Sweden) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry ( Royal College of Surgeons/ London).
Edmund’s greatest satisfaction comes from helping patients to see what it’s possible to achieve and working with them to ensure the best possible result – whether it be a relatively simple procedure or a highly complex multi-stage treatment.
Edmund is happily settled in Horsham with his wife and two children. He balances his busy work schedule with spending time with his family and cycling.
Margaret Boxall
GDC no. 57252
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BDS, LDS, RCS
Margaret qualified from the Royal London Hospital in 1982 and obtained her LDS from the Royal College of Surgeons in 1983.
She joined Old Mill Dental in 1992 and is well regarded for her caring nature by her patients. Her special interests include treating nervous patients and children.
In her spare time, Margaret enjoys spending time with her sons, walking her dogs, riding and skiing.
Kulod Gazala
GDC no. 181283
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BDS
Kulod gained her qualification in 2009 after finishing her exams at Karolinska Institute, Stockholm follow by 6 months of vocational training.
In 2013 she moved to the UK and settled with her family in Horsham, West Sussex. She has been working as a general dental practitioner in Worthing, West Sussex, for the last four years, treating both NHS and Private patients.
Kulod completed a year of postgraduate training in restorative Dentistry at Tipton Dental Academy in London. This was followed by additional training in cosmetic orthodontic treatment (tooth straightening).
She is known for her extremely sensitive and caring manner together with a great understanding of her patients’ needs. She always strives to achieve the best possible results and aims for long-term successful treatments.
Sam Protty
GDC no. 257933
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BDS, MJDF RCS (Eng), PGDip Endo
Sam qualified from the University of Dundee in 2015 and completed his foundation training the following year. He also completed postgraduate courses to obtain a Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties (Royal College of Surgeons England) in 2017. He has an interest in Restorative Dentistry and has completed postgraduate diploma in Endodontics with distinction at King’s College London.
He has been working in private practice since 2017 in Greater London, which has allowed him to gain extensive experience in routine dental treatment. He uses his knowledge and skills to save teeth that are broken down or infected to avoid the teeth being extracted. He takes pride in his work and ensures that treatment is always delivered with comfort to the patient.
Outside work, Sam enjoys keeping fit by training regularly at the gym and keeping a healthy diet, with an interest in various sports particularly golf.
He also loves travelling and visiting countries of different cultures.
Jenya Warncken
GDC no. 220593
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Jenya graduated from Kharkiv State Medical University, Ukraine in 2006 and completed her vocational training in 2008.
Jenya is an experienced dentist who has a relaxed and calm approach so that anxious patients can feel at ease.
When she is in the practice, she strives to achieve the very best results for every patient she sees.
Jenya’s main interest lies in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, in particular teeth straightening using fixed or clear aligners, composite bonding or provision of veneers, crowns and bridges.
Outside of work, Jenya loves spending time with her family and travelling around the world.
Our Dental Therapists
Lucy Bateman
GDC no. 223807
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Lucy joined Old Mill Dental practice in August 2019 after graduating from Plymouth University with a degree in Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene. Prior to this, she worked as a dental care professional for 7 years.
Lucy enjoys working with patients towards achieving oral health and is most happy when patients have the confidence to smile. She recently completed training in tooth whitening (under prescription from a dentist).
Outside of work Lucy is training towards her black belt in kickboxing and enjoys reading and travelling.
Joanne Crossman
GDC no. 171046
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BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene
Jo has recently joined Old Mill Dental following the award of her degree in Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene from the University of Portsmouth (2017).
She has worked as a dental care professional for over 15 years, and in addition to enjoying all aspects of her role as a dental hygienist has particular interests in pediatric dentistry, oral health education and smoking cessation.
Outside of work Jo is married with three children, she enjoys running, reading and walking her still energetic, but slightly middle-aged Cocker Spaniel, Freddie!
Rachael Taylor
GDC no. 211997
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Rachael qualified as a Dental Therapist (DipDH, DipDT) from the prestigious Kings College Hospital London in 2011.
She is well known for her great passion for providing the best dental care for her patients.
After moving to West Sussex with her family, she joined Old Mill Dental in November 2023.
She is working parallel to our therapist on cases with gum disease. Her Clinical and therapeutic approach will be focused on cases where gum disease can be treated and cured without surgical intervention, preventing the occurrence of gum and oral disease and establishing a gold standard of oral health for our patients.
Nicola Kennedy
GDC no. 310275
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Nicola joined Old Mill Dental in early 2024, after graduating from Queen Mary University in London.
Nicola has worked within the dental sector for over five years, and has loved every step of this journey.
Now as a qualified Dental Therapist and Hygienist, she has attended an Advance Teeth Whitening course, and is incredibly passionate about helping her patients to keep a healthy smile.
Out of work, Nicola loves walking her Terrier, Sybil, and spends the weekends in the countryside.
Our Dental Hygienist
Lisa Payne
GDC no. 117135
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BDS, LDS, RCS
Lisa graduated in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy from the University of Portsmouth in 2011. She has worked as a dental care professional for over 20 years, having started as a dental assistant, and has gained experience working in NHS and private dental practice, orthodontic and emergency dental services.
Lisa has also gained much experience working as both a dental hygienist and therapist, and particularly enjoys working in paediatric dentistry, and periodontal management.
Lisa is married, she enjoys running, gardening, and sunny holidays!
Our Nursing Team
Laura Pritchard
GDC no. 188982
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Laura started working at Old Mill Dental in September 2017 after moving to West Sussex from Kent.
Along with general dentistry, she enjoys assisting with dental implants and assisting with compliance with the practice.
In her spare time, Laura enjoys spending time with her family and friends and keeping fit.
Michelle Sorrell
GDC no. 156095
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Michelle trained as a dental nurse at Northbrook College and gained her NVQ3 Dental Nursing qualification in 2006.
Michelle joined Old Mill Dental in 2008.
Outside of work, Michelle is busy with her family, husband Rob and three children. She loves baking cakes and sweet treats which she finds very therapeutic.
Kelly Minter
GDC no. 293735
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Kelly joined Old Mill Dental Practice in March 2019 as a trainee dental nurse and loves being part of the Old Mill Dental family.
Kelly enjoys her role as she loves the interaction with the patients, helping them feel more relaxed during their visit. Kelly Likes that every day in the practice brings something different giving her the opportunity to continuously learn new skills.
Outside of work Kelly enjoys long walks with her two very energetic dogs Ted and Betsy and spending time with her family.
Vicky Hill
GDC no. 189838
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Vicky joined Old Mill Dental in March 2022.
She has a long experience in the dental field and has been working in West Sussex for the last 15 years.
Excellent patient care and supporting the dental team are her top priorities.
Outside work, Vicky enjoys spending time with her friends and family and enjoys life with her husband James and their two children.
Kelly Robinson
GDC no. 304527
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After 23 years of working in the hospitality industry and raising her three children, Kelly decided it was time to move on and follow her dream of becoming a dental nurse.
Kelly joined the Old Mill Dental practice and looks forward to qualifying as a dental nurse.
Outside of work, she loves to spend time with her family, socialise with friends and walks with her dog, Buddy.
Angelika Karnacz
GDC no. TBC
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Angie has a master’s degree in Economics.
She found that her career is not the suitable for herself and her family as she hoped. She decided to switch paths and become a dental nurse.
She is settled down in Steyning with her husband and child. Outside of work, she spends time with her family, loves the West End musicals and walks her dog in the beautiful South Downs.
Helena Ayling
GDC no. 300103
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Helena finished her dental nursing course in 2011.
In addition to her nursing duties, she has been in charge of looking after our decontamination room, running all our sterilisation machines and ensuring that the daily workflow runs smoothly and efficiently.
Her calmness and dedication have been the best support to our clinical team.
Aleksandra Zhdanova
GDC no. 143271
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Alex joined the team in September 2023, after working a few years as a dental nurse in Horsham, West Sussex.
She is a dedicated part of the team, supporting all her clinical colleagues and making sure the dental treatment will be delivered in the best clinical and friendly environment.
Our Reception and Administrative Team
Lee Alan
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Lee has spent all his life in West Sussex. He has worked in the health sector in both dental and medical practices.
He is passionate about organising the best communication between patients and health service providers.
Lee joined Old Mill Dental to work alongside the rest of the reception crew and make sure that our practice will carry on in keeping the high standard of service to all our customers.
Debbie Parrott
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Debbie joined Old Mill Dental in 2000 since then she has been a vital part of the practice.
She worked as a dental nurse and receptionist assisting with different tasks of daily dental work.
Recently, she has been focusing on reception. Debbie loves her role and is passionate to help all our patients and the team at Old Mill.
She’s a happily married, mother of one daughter, and she loves walking her labrador and cat.
Dee Betts
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After qualifying from a London secretarial college Dee worked for many years as a secretary/PA both in this country and overseas. She joined Old Mill in 1990 and never moved on!
Dee lives with her husband John and two Labradors. She has a grown-up son and daughter and four grandchildren.
When she’s not at work Dee enjoys working and training her dogs and going for long walks, all of which involve many like-minded friends and seeing her family. She also enjoys gardening and reading, but not cooking.
Nicky Riordan
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Nicky joined our administrative team in 2024 after years of working in other health sectors.
She is passionate about her roll in assessing our patients, looking after our clinicians schedules and work parallel to her colleagues at the front desk.
Out of work, Nicky juggles her free time between her family, looking after her mum and spending quality time with her friends.
Old Mill Dental offers superior dental care and oral health and hygiene treatments to all patients, ensuring they maintain a healthy and beautiful smile for life.
If you would like to know more about the services we offer or would like to book an appointment to discuss your oral health and dental requirements, please contact us today.