Clinicians
Dr. Francois Rossouw BChD (Pret)
General Dental Surgeon
GDC Number: 56318
Dr. Francois Rossouw graduated from the University of Pretoria in 1979 and has worked in the UK since 1983, where he pursued his passion for sport on an international level. Over the past 30 years Francois enhanced his skills in full mouth rehabilitations including cosmetic dentistry. He has a special interest in Orthopaedic & Orthodontics and has lectured in the UK, United States, Mexico and South Africa on various topics related to Facial Growth and Orthopaedics and Orthodontics. Francois has attended various post graduate courses in the UK, Europe and the USA.
The Rossouw family live just outside Colchester and are active members of their local church in Fordham.
Memberships:
- General Dental Council
- British Orthodontic Society
- British Dental Health Foundation
- British Dental Association
- American Association of Functional Orthodontics
Dr. Hennie van Jaarsveld BChD, MChD (Pret)
Specialist Periodontist
GDC Number: 77359
Dr. van Jaarsveld fulfils the role of diagnosing and treating diseases of the gums and supporting tissues. With Dr. van Jaarsvelds’ vast experience in the placing of Dental Implants, you are sure to be in the hands of an expert.
He qualified with his undergraduate degree from the University of Pretoria in 1979 and went on to complete his post graduate degree (with honours) in Oral Medicine and Periodontics in 1985 at the same university.
Since 1985 he was in private practice in Pretoria and at the same time lectured part time at the University of Pretoria. Since 1996 he has worked in the UK and Tanzania as a Specialist in Periodontics. In 2005 he was appointed Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the University of the Witwatersrand. He has lectured all over the world on Periodontal topics and has been the external examiner to the University of the Witwatersrand from 2001 to 2006.
Hennie is registered as a Specialist Periodontist with the General Dental Council.
General Medical Surgeon
We have taken the utmost care in selecting a highly qualified and experienced medical practitioner who has restricted his practice to the delivery of conscious sedation.
Dr Gerhard Robbertse qualified as a medical doctor from University of Pretoria ( South Africa) in 1976. After rotating through various disciplines in hospital practice, he started GP practice in 1980 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. In 2003 he completed a post graduate diploma in Sedation and Pain Control. During 2005 he relocated to the UK where he is doing Conscious Sedations on a full time basis. Gerhard is married to Sonja and has two children: Arno, a computer engineer and Emedien who is still at the University of Stellenbosch, doing a BSc in conservation ecology.
Dr Lorinda le Roux
BChD(Pret) LF(Hom)
GDC Number: 58704
Lorinda qualified in 1980 from the same class as her husband and has been in practice with him since 1988. Her main interests are Cosmetic Dentistry and alternative / complementary medicine. She completed a diploma course in Homeopathic Dentistry. Lorinda plays tennis and does aerobics for sport.
Hygienists
Mrs. Linda Brown EDH
GDC No. 1605
Linda qualified at Newcastle-upon-Tyne (home town) over 30 years ago! Keen to attend update courses regularly. Has worked for Francois since moving south 11 years ago. Married to Phil with two sons, Martin and Duncan and a black and white cat Maggie!
Hobbies: Sailing, embroidery, theatre, supporting Newcastle United. Sailing secretary at Thurrock Yacht Club organising Racing and Social Programs.
Mrs. Angela Cass EDT, EDH, Dip DHE
GDC No. 11003
Angela qualified from New Cross Dental Therapy School in 1983 and in 1986 as a Dental Hygienist from Cardiff Dental School and joined the practice in 2007.
Angela especially enjoys treating nervous patients and will happily help any patient to brush their teeth better!
Miss Amy Foster DSA, Dip DHT
GDC No. 174695
Amy qualified as a Dental Nurse from The Eastman Dental Hospital in 2006. She studied Dental Hygiene and Therapy at Kings College London, qualifying as a Dental Hygiene Therapist in March 2009 and joined the practice later that year. Amy gets great satisfaction from stain removal and making a difference to her patients' smiles!
Assistants & Administration
Christine Little DSA
GDC No. 156699
Christine qualified from the London Hospital with a merit as a Dental Nurse in 1988. Christine has worked with Dr F Rossouw since 1989. She is responsible for the day to day running of reception and will try and make your visit to the practice as pleasant as possible. Christine is also Dr F Rossouw's personal assistant.
Grainne Morris
GDC No. 154110
Grainne is widely experienced in all fields of dentistry but her special interest is orthodontics in which she has attended many post graduate courses. She has also worked in a few specialist practices around Australia. Her love is to travel and Grainne has already covered most continents of the world.
