Meet our friendly and experienced team

Dr Visse qualified in 2000 at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. After moving to the UK, he worked in the NHS for four years before joining Ruskington Dental Practice, which he subsequently bought in 2004.

Dr Visse enjoys all aspects of dentistry and regularly attends courses to keep up to date with advances in dental treatments and technology.

When he’s not extremely busy in the practice, Dr Visse enjoys SCUBA diving as well as slightly less energetic pursuits such as reading and socialising with friends.

Karina qualified in 1983 in Germany. She moved to the UK in 2001 and worked as a Dental Nurse in Colchester before moving to Lincoln and joining Ruskington Dental in October 2004.

Karina enjoys attending to all our patients and is skilled at putting our very anxious patients at ease. She ensures we maintain quality dental care and service to all patients in line with the CQC/GDC guidelines, health and safety and other legislations.

Marianne trained to be a Dental Hygienist in the Royal Air Force, and qualified in 1989 with a Certificate in Dental Hygiene. She worked in busy practice settings for many years before joining us at Ruskington Dental in September 2005.

Sofia graduated with her L3 Diploma in Dental Nursing in 2024 and joined our practice in June 2025.

She loves being able to play a part in helping patients overcome their fear of the dentist, being able to support nervous patients and get them to a stage where they feel comfortable and at ease in the practice. She also enjoys seeing the smile transformations that are achieved through dental treatment!

Outside of work, Sofia loves going to the gym, taking long walks in the countryside, and exploring new places.