Dentists on Starkey

05/08/2026

We would like to welcome Dr Paul Gaisford to the Dentists on Starkey Team.

Paul has joined in August 2026 after emigrating from England with his Australian wife and three young children.
He qualified as a dentist from Kings College London (KCL) University in 2016 as a mature student, having previously had short careers in the fitness industry, the British Army, and as a Metropolitan Police Officer.
He has a friendly and caring nature, the highest of ethical standards, and the ability to put nervous patients at ease.
His dental passions are maximising his patient’s oral health, and creating beautiful long lasting smiles using maximum tooth preservation techniques.
He is passionate about continuing professional development, and shortly after graduating gained his Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties from the Royal College of Surgeons.
He has completed numerous postgraduate courses and in 2025 passed with distinction the first of the four-year KCL postgraduate degree program leading to the Master of Clinical Dentistry qualification in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics. He is currently undertaking a diploma in Aesthetic Dentistry through the Australasian College of Dental Practitioners (ACDP).
Outside of work, Paul enjoys running and keeping fit, and spending time with his family.

04/06/2025

Our dentists (left to right) Dr Lawrence Stearn, Dr Stephen Jabour (Principal Dentist), Dr Naz Shakour and Dr Darian Karunaikumar

20/03/2025

18/11/2024

We would like to welcome Dr Darian Karunaikumar to the Dentists on Starkey Team

Darian is a Perth born, Sydney bred dentist graduating from the University of Sydney in 2017. His main areas of interest lie in oral surgery and saving broken down teeth with high quality dental ceramics. He strives to provide comfortable treatment for his patients and ensures they are well informed about their oral health.

Darian loves learning and regularly attends continuing education to improve his skills and provide the best possible care for his patients. He is also involved with teaching and passing his knowledge to the next generation of dentists as a clinical educator with the University of Sydney and Westmead Hospital.

Darian is an avid traveller and volunteer. He’s served in dental missions on several occasions to underprivileged communities in Guatemala, Honduras and rural Cambodia, and can’t wait for the next opportunity.

Outside dentistry he loves the beach, going to the gym and enjoying time with his partner, family, friends and church community.

22/08/2024

We would like to welcome Dr Naz Shakour to the Dentists on Starkey team.

Naz graduated with honours in dentistry from the University of Melbourne in 2007. After graduating, she returned home to Sydney. Naz has since worked in private practice, caring for families on the Northern Beaches and the Eastern suburbs.

Naz enjoys all aspects of dentistry, with a particular focus on restorative and cosmetic procedures. She values connecting with patients of all ages and backgrounds.

In her spare time, she stays active with F45 and Pilates and enjoys spending time with her partner, family, friends, and her cavoodle, Waffles. Her favourite hobby is seeking out the best pastries in Sydney to enjoy with her morning latte.