MEET THE TEAM
The practice is led by Dr Marius Kaupas, who qualified from Liverpool University in 2011 with a bachelor degree in dental surgery. ​Click here to read more.
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At our practice, our compassionate and highly skilled dental team is dedicated to providing exceptional care using the latest techniques and technology. We strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where every patient, regardless of background, is treated with the utmost respect and dignity. We take special care with anxious patients, offering a calm and reassuring approach to ensure your visit is as comfortable as possible. We’re here to guide you towards a healthy, beautiful smile, supporting you fully as you make informed decisions about your treatment.
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Our dental surgeons are committed to continuous professional development through rigorous postgraduate training programmes, keeping their expertise at the forefront of dentistry. We’re also proud of our long-standing tradition of delivering comprehensive training to postgraduate dentists and aspiring dental nurses. This dedication ensures our team remains exceptionally well-prepared while equipping the next generation of dental professionals with a solid, well-rounded education.
TEAM MEMBERS
Dr Kaupas joined the practice in 2011 and became the Principal Dental Surgeon in 2016. After working both for the NHS and privately for over 10 years, his practice is now limited mainly to private general dentistry, with a special interest in dental implantology and reconstructive dentistry.
Initially, Dr Kaupas graduated with a first class honours degree in Psychology from Lancaster University (1997), winning several University awards for his academic and research achievements. He then applied for a graduate-entry programme at Liverpool University to become a dental surgeon and in 2011 qualified with a Bachelor Degree in Dental Surgery, winning the University Prize in Restorative Dentistry for the best case report in his final year. To further his training, he completed a three-year programme, earning an MSc Degree (with Distinction) in Primary Dental Care from the University of Kent in 2014.
In 2016, Dr Kaupas started and completed a 2-year surgical and academic training program in dental implantology, achieving a Postgraduate Diploma with Distinction (Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology, Cambridge). He further developed his surgical skills in dental implantology and underwent additional training in sinus augmentation, guided bone regeneration and soft tissue grafting and transplantation techniques, and full arch implant dentistry. Dr Kaupas also provides conscious sedation (both intravenous and inhalation sedation) to anxious patients or those undergoing more advanced or longer surgical or restorative treatments.
Under his leadership, in 2016 Lavender Dental Care became one of the pioneering practices in the country to successfully adopt, develop, and integrate cutting-edge 3D scanning and in-house printing technology into their daily clinical practice. The use of this technology has had a very positive impact on improving treatment outcomes for patients, by enhancing precision and accuracy during implant surgery, and by facilitating digital treatment planning for more complex dental reconstruction procedures.
Dr. Kaupas has been appointed by NHS Health Education England as an Educational Supervisor for Foundation Dentists. At Lavender Dental Care, Dr. Kaupas has been providing support and training to recently qualified UK dentists since 2015. The selection process for such training practices is rigorous, and their performance undergoes stringent yearly reviews. Selected training practices must demonstrate that they have highly experienced dental teams, high clinical standards, and good ethical values.
In his free time, Dr Kaupas enjoys spending time with his family and two young children playing chess and other board games, traveling, reading, and he also loves playing violin and piano.
Rakshini joined Lavender Dental Care in 2014 as a foundation dentist. After completing her foundation year, she continued to work as an associate at the practice part time until 2018 from which her associate role became full time.
Rakshini completed a post graduate diploma in primary dental care in 2016 and is also a certified Invisalign Go and Go Plus provider.
Rakshini has also undergone the necessary courses to provide patients with composite bonding and facial aesthetics to include anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers.
As of 2020, Rakshini has become a joint foundation dental trainer alongside Dr Marius Kaupas.
Rakshini is keen to focus on improving the dental health of her patients and on providing dental care, which is in the best interests of her patients. She is approachable and caring, and has great rapport with patients and colleagues.
Rakshini will continue to improve her skills and education within cosmetic dentistry.
Dr Jhass joined the practice in 2024 as a Foundation Dentist. She is aiming to complete her transition to independent practice by Summer 2025. In addition to being a qualified dental surgeon, Dr Jhass is also a qualified medical doctor.
Dr Amlani joined the practice in 2024 as a Foundation Dentist. She is aiming to complete her transition to independent practice by Summer 2025.
Catherine began her dental career as a Dental Nurse and achieved a National Diploma in Dental Nursing in 2013. She particularly enjoyed assisting her colleagues on primary school visits where her passion for oral health education began.
In July 2017, Catherine qualified as a Dental Hygienist and Therapist from Kings College, London with distinctions in modules including Dental Public Health. She has a continued passion for educating children in how to maintain a healthy mouth and with her dual qualification can carry out treatments including placing fissure sealants as well as dental restorations.
Catherine also has a passion in treating patients with severe gum disease, helping them keep their teeth for longer, through treatment in the surgery and through motivating her patients to improve their oral hygiene.
Outside work, Catherine enjoys sports such as swimming and golf and loves home baking.
Gemma is a qualified dental nurse. She gained the National Certificate in Dental Nursing in November 2007 and became Practice Manager in 2009. She now oversees the day to day running of Lavender Dental Care.
Alongside Verity, Gemma runs a dental nurses' training course at Lavender Training Centre which is an accredited training course for trainee dental nurses to prepare them for their National Diploma Examinations.
Gemma is also a trained Covid-19 Vaccinator and is working within the Kent NHS Community Trust to help deliver the vaccinations to the Kent population.
When Gemma isn’t working, she is a keen horse rider and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Verity is the principal dental nurse and clinical manager. She joined the practice in 2001. Verity gained a National Certificate in Dental Nursing in May 2005.
Verity has an interest in implant dental nursing and has completed her formal training in Conscious Sedation. Verity also holds Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) certificate. She is working closely with our dental implantology and conscious sedation teams to help patients undergoing oral surgery, dental implants and other more complex treatments and procedures.
Alongside Gemma, Verity has been running a training course for aspiring trainee dental nurses preparing for National Board Examinations.
Outside work, Verity enjoys spending time with her family.
Sarah started out in dentistry in 2007 as a Dental Receptionist. She then trained and became a qualified dental nurse in 2011. Later, she completed further education in Oral Health Education, fluoride application and in other areas of dentistry.
Sarah's current role at Lavender Dental Care is Head Dental Nurse and she occasionally works as a receptionist.
Sarah has completed Conscious Sedation course and is a qualified Sedation Nurse. She works closely with our dental implantology and conscious sedation teams and particularly enjoys assisting in more complex dental implant, surgical and cosmetic cases involving modern technologies such as virtual treatment planning, 3D scanning and 3D printing. She also enjoys assisting in cases requiring application of plasma-rich fibrin therapy to patients undergoing various surgical procedures.
Sarah is also a trained Covid-19 Vaccinator and was working within the Kent NHS Community Trust to help deliver the vaccinations to the Kent population.
In addition to working at Lavender Dental Care, Sarah also works at Dentaline providing emergency out of hours services to patients.
Outside of dentistry, Sarah's hobbies include walking her two mini-Schnauzers and spending time with her family.
"I have always wanted to work in a dental environment and I really enjoy my job. It is a pleasure to be working with such a friendly and dedicated team"
Daisy joined Lavender Dental Care in 2017 and became a qualified dental nurse in 2019 after successfully passing the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing.
"I enjoy every aspect of nursing but particularly enjoy working on some of the more complex treatments, it’s rewarding to see the progression and then final outcome of a treatment and satisfying when the patient is happy with the results.
Outside of work I enjoy cooking and just generally spending time with my family"
Hayley joined our team at Lavender Dental Care in 2020 and became a fully qualified dental nurse in 2021, having passed the National Diploma in Dental Nursing examinations.
"I really enjoy my job and my favourite area is cosmetic dentistry".
Leah Burton trained for the National Diploma for dental nurses in 2016 and successfully qualified in 2017.
Leah enjoys working at Lavender Dental Care and is passionate about all aspects of dentistry, particularly oral surgery.
In her spare time, Leah enjoys socialising with friends and family.
Elisha is a qualified dental nurse, who joined the practice in 2023.
Sara-Jane joined the practice as a qualified dental nurse in 2024 as a trainee dental nurse. Sara successfully obtained her nursing qualification in 2025.
Lily joined the practice as a trainee dental nurse in 2025. She is currently working towards obtaining her full nursing qualification and becoming a registered dental nurse.
Hope has joined the practice as a trainee dental nurse in 2025. She is currently working towards obtaining her full nursing qualification and becoming a registered dental nurse.
Rachel has been working as a dental receptionist at Lavender Dental Care since 2009.
"I first worked as a dental receptionist in 1983, before leaving to bring up two monsters, sorry, children. I then came back to dentistry as an assistant to the regional dental officer, covering the south east. I joined Lavender Dental Care in September 2009 and haven't looked back! I enjoy the varied work and love the interaction I have with patients. I'm known as the loud one with red hair!"
