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Jessika Sundermann

Jessika Sundermann originally wanted to become a pathologist but her fine hands and dexterity are ideal for dental medicine and we are grateful that she chose to become a dentist. Her profession allows Jessika Sundermann to combine her practical skills with creativity and her empathetic nature soon has her patients feeling at ease and happy to place their trust in her, something which she sees as her true vocation in life. At the end of every work day, Jessica Sundermann cycles home, tired but happy. Knowing that those who give a lot also need to recharge their batteries, Jessika loves to spend time hiking in the mountains or enjoying a picnic with friends, family and her dog, Jenna, in the urban jungle of Berlin.

Philip Schäfer

Philip Schäfer has always been fascinated by the interplay of art and medicine. He loves the way in which the dental profession brings together what might appear to be opposing disciplines. Driven by a desire for lifelong learning, he has completed a whole range of advanced dentistry training courses. His positive approach to life and a desire to enrich the lives of others spreads easily from his own smile to the relaxed and happy faces of his patients and team. His motto “strength in serenity” and the support of his children, partner and friends help him to recharge and meet every day with new energy.

Jessica Adamczyk Bugla

Having spent a great deal of her earlier life in Poland, Jessica Adamczyk Bugla remembers the country fondly, not only as her childhood home but also for her studies in dental degree, which laid the foundation for her current profession. Working as a dentist is for her the perfect combination of physician, artist and engineer – something which enriches her life with joy and contentment every day. Her patients’ comfort during treatment and precise work are supported by her professional and friendly approach. Her strengths are aesthetic dentistry and root canal treatment – these are the fields of dentistry that give her great satisfaction. She finds her balance outside of practice with traveling, skiing, yoga and photography.

Timo Schubert

Timo Schubert is so passionate about the combination of medicine, craftsmanship and aesthetics that he decided to study dentistry instead of general medicine, for which we are grateful. Born and raised in Bremen, he is appreciated for his precise and thorough work, especially in his favourite field of front tooth restoration. Implantology and surgery will play an increasingly significant role over the coming years and here again, his empathetic and open approach helps our patients to relax and feel
safe. In his leisure time, he likes to recharge his batteries by the sea, either riding the waves in Portugal or simply floating on the water, enjoying the space around him. After work and at the weekends, he loves to spend time with his family, taking walks in the countryside or cooking homemade pasta for a meal together.

Birgit Hiegemann

Birgit Hiegemann is a dental hygienist & prevention manager B.Sc. Periodontology. She always knew that she wanted to start with the basics of dentistry and work her way up, always learning more about this fascinating profession. Her passion for the role played by health and dental hygiene in preventing disease can be seen when she explains the significance of good dental care to our patients. She enjoys using the great variety of options in her profession to ensure that patients can keep their own healthy teeth their whole lives long. Birgit Hiegemann is always there for those around her, both at work and during her private life. She likes to unwind by practicing yoga, cooking and skiing or walking with her dog.

Elisabeth Rostock

Communication with the patients and the wide range of tasks at reception give Elisabeth Rostock the most joy in her profession, which is why this qualified dental assistant is the ideal person to manage our reception area. Even though her surname is the name of a city on the German Baltic coast, she was born a little further to the east, in Poland. She is highly appreciated for her kind nature, openness and sunny mood, putting our patients at ease and helping to make their time at the surgery as pleasant as possible. Her warm character fits perfectly to her favourite country, Italy, where she loves everything from the people to the landscape and especially the Italian cuisine.

Madeline Schier

Madeline Schier comes into her own in hectic situations: she finds it easy to remain calm and still enjoy her work, however stressful things may get. She is well liked by patients and colleagues for her warm heart and direct approach, typical for the Berlin region. She particularly likes the contact with people and the wide range of challenges faced every day. She balances the demands of her work life with time spent outside in nature, together with her family and friends.

Katharina Blasche

During her degree studies, Katharina Blasche focussed on antique cultures, although she also enjoys the modern world, especially the combination of variety and routine in her new job. She appreciates the pleasant atmosphere within the team, the direct communication and responsibility involved. Patients are greeted with a welcoming smile and frequently say how much they appreciate her positive approach. When off duty, she recharges her batteries with creative writing, a cup of good coffee, a leisurely walk and time spent daydreaming. She arrives back at work the next day, rejuvenated and ready for the wide range of tasks awaiting her at reception.

Natalia Franz

Natalia Franz is a much treasured and fully dedicated part of our dental hygiene and assistance team. She is interested in all aspects of dental medicine and enjoys the personal contact with patients, who always appreciate her warm and understanding manner. When not supporting our dental team, she enjoys sport – especially badminton and running – and travelling.

Jessica Neidhardt

Jessica Neidhardt enjoyed her visits to the dentist as a child and her own positive experience of dental hygiene treatment lead to her current choice of profession. She is motivated by a desire to help people recover their self-confident smiles and to reduce their fear of dental visits through her encouraging manner. She is keen to further add to her extensive knowledge and skills and even after 18 advanced training courses, there is no end to her learning. Our patients appreciate her expertise and are thankful for pain-free treatment with a positive end result.

Firuza Mangal

Firuza Mangal was born in Afghanistan and is a real linguistic genius. In addition to German, she speaks Russian, Persian, Dari-Persian and Pashtun. She finds great satisfaction when her work helps people to have less pain and more attractive teeth. She is well known for her friendly, yet respectful way and much appreciated by her patients. She loves to spend her free time cooking, writing, taking photos and sewing – also walking with her sisters, family being the most important focus of her life.

Kübra Ustaoglu

Born and raised in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin, Kübra Ustaoglu’ friendly nature creates a happy and welcoming atmosphere at the PrenzlZahnärzte reception. A school internship originally sparked her interest in dentistry, which she then followed with several years of experience as a dental assistant. Through her calm approach to life, she is able to deal serenely with even the most stressful situations, seeing each new challenge as an opportunity to “take the rocks placed in our paths and turn them into something of beauty”. At the end of the day and during her weekends, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, who are always keen to try her latest baking creations.

Iryna Lytvyn

Iryna Lytvyn was born and raised in Ukraine, a country which evokes memories of a happy childhood, family and her feeling of identity. She speaks Ukrainian, Latin, Ancient Greek and of course German, which she is continually perfecting during her daily work in our practice. A qualified dental assistant, she loves the contact with people and the variety of the job – no day is like the other. This suits her interest in meeting new people and exploring new situations, plus her drive for ongoing personal development. Iryna Lytvyn’s ambitious nature helps her to realise her life motto: “Life begins at the end of the comfort zone”. Her well-earned free time is spent jogging, reading and exploring her passion for antique cultures and literature.

Nuananong Hentschel

“Life is what you make of it” is Nuananong Hentschel’s personal motto. Born and raised in Bangkok, she a welcome addition to our team. Although Thailand remains her homeland, she has quickly settled into her new home in the German capital and to life at our dental surgery. We would very much miss her positive and understanding approach. Always keen to learn more, she spends her leisure time cooking and loves trying out new recipes.

Vasa Demirovic

Zdravo! That means “Hi” in Serbia, the native language of our colleague Vasa Demirovic. It has always been his wish to work in the medical field and the apprenticeship as dental assistant is a dream come true for him. Even though he enjoys “absolutely everything” about his work at our practice, he also looks forward to the weekend, meeting friends and listening to music.

Jennifer Haas

Jennifer Haas has had a caring nature since her childhood days. Her helpfulness and open approach to life has always held her in good stead, from her previous work in the retail trade to her current position at our reception. She makes it her personal mission to ensure that our patients feel welcome and comfortable in our waiting area and together with the rest of our team she creates a positive environment at the PrenzlZahnärzte dental practice. After work and at the weekends, Jennifer Haas relaxes with a good book or puzzle and can often be found outside, enjoying the free air on her inline skates.

Ali Rida Fakfoka

Born in Syria, Ali Rida Fakfoka has been a welcome addition to the PrenzlZahnärzte team since 2022. He enjoys putting his dental hygienist training into practice every day and has made it his personal mission to help people become and remain as healthy and happy as possible. For this he relies not only on his specialist skills but also on his ability to communicate and show empathy with his patients. Ali Rida loves the variety and challenges of his work life (including his advanced training in periodontitis therapy) and likes to spend his free time getting the same fulfilment from sports.

Suzana Sǎdić

Suzana Sǎdić grew up in Bihać, Bosnia-Herzegovina, known for its spectacular waterfalls in the Una national park. She loves her work as a dental assistant, with its wide variety of tasks and frequent surprises. Her motto, “there are no problems without solutions”, illustrates her approach to work and life in general. Colleagues and patients appreciate her friendly and open attitude plus her reliable punctuality. Family and hobbies provide the necessary balance after the working day: swimming, hiking, cooking and jigsaw puzzles help her to relax.

Fereshta Hosseini

Fereshta Hosseini was born in Maidan Wardak, a mountainous region of Afghanistan with over 600,000 inhabitants. Having always dreamt of working in a dental practice and of one day becoming a dentist herself, Fereshta Hosseini is happy to be training with us as a dental assistant apprentice. She loves the work within the team and the personal contact to our patients. Her motto: "the future depends on what you do today", is reflected not only in her approach to work but also in her active leisure life, in which she can found playing volleyball, dancing or cycling.

Jessica Noack

A clear and robust structure are needed to run a dental practice smoothly every day. Born and raised in Berlin, our practice manager, Jessica Noack, has a real talent for organisation and sees each new challenge as an opportunity to find the optimum solution and to simplify and streamline even the most complex processes. In addition to her love of structure and her technical skills, she keeps a level head whatever the situation and has an open and direct approach to life which is much appreciated. After work, she enjoys exploring the region with her family and friends, taking her dog, Cookie, for walks and spending time with her daughter at the riding stables or with her son at the football pitch. She unwinds by practising yoga.