BDS (Manchester 1991)
PhD (Manchester 1997)
FDS RCS Edinburgh (1998)
FDC RCS (Rest. Dent) 2003
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
David is a highly experienced Specialist in Restorative Dentistry and Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, registered with the General Dental Council.
GDC Number:
67132
David is a registered Specialist with the General Dental Council in both Restorative Dentistry and Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics. He brings 35 years of experience, predominantly in managing and treating complex restorative problems and, in particular, those related to dentures, which is his clinical passion.
David qualified in Manchester in 1991, gaining a Distinction in Restorative Dentistry. He was also awarded the Claudius-Ash Prize for Restorative Dentistry and the Alpha Omega Prize for Clinical Excellence. He worked in general dental practice in the Manchester area for several years before undertaking a PhD, for which he was awarded the Manchester Medical Society Gold Medal for his research work in dentistry.
Having completed his specialist clinical training, David moved to the West Midlands in 2003 and raised his family here.
David was a Consultant and Honorary Consultant at Birmingham Dental Hospital and School from 2003 to 2025, where he specialised in managing patients with missing teeth, alongside teaching and training the next generation of dentists. He was appointed Reader and Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham in 2018.
Alongside his passion for diagnosing and treating patients with missing teeth, David was Head of Education at Birmingham Dental School and co-established the MSc in Restorative Dentistry at the University of Birmingham in 2017. He has served as a council member of the British Prosthodontic Society and continues to lecture nationally and internationally. David also provides education courses for dentists in the UK and examines and assesses dentists and dental students around the UK.
When you see David, your care will begin with a detailed consultation to understand your concerns, assess your oral health, and discuss what you would like to achieve from treatment.
As a registered Specialist in Restorative Dentistry and Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, David provides expert care for patients with complex restorative needs, particularly those involving missing teeth, dentures, and the reconstruction or replacement of teeth.
Your initial assessment may take place over one or more visits, allowing time for a full review of your dental concerns, oral health, treatment goals, and the options that may be available to you.
This may include:
Following your consultation, David will provide a personalised summary of his findings. Where suitable, this will include the different treatment options available, along with his recommended treatment plan.
Your plan will include:
David provides specialist prosthodontic care for patients with a wide range of restorative needs, including:
David brings advanced specialist knowledge, extensive clinical experience, and a calm, considered approach to patient care. His background in hospital dentistry, university teaching, clinical education, and specialist prosthodontic treatment allows Dentique Dentistry to provide a higher level of support for patients with more complex restorative needs.
His experience helps the practice offer:
David’s approach is centred around helping patients understand their options, feel confident in their treatment plan, and receive care that is tailored to their individual needs.