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Dental Implant Training Team:
Led by Chris Lucas BDS Liverpool
- qualified in 1984 worked mainly in general practice and hospitals in the Leicester area
- worked for 9 years at Department of restorative dentistry in Leicester as a training post and clinical assistant
- 24 years of experience in all aspects of dentistry including 19 years of experience in implant dentistry
- trained with World Leaders in Dental implantology, Paulo Malo, Eric Van Dooren, Patrick Palacci
- running innovative courses for 6 years with great reviews and supporting dentists to grow their knowledge
- lectured in the UK and America and in large international conferences
- reputation for live surgery educational courses and great post course support
Elizabeth Lucas BDS Liverpool
- qualified in 1984
- initially worked for the Community Dental Service and joined Lavender Road Dental Practice in 2000
- cares mainly for orthodontic patients and anxious patients who require sedation
- oversees and takes CT scans within the practice at Lavender Road
Raj Patel BDS Sheffield, F.D.S. R.C.S Edinburgh
- qualified in 1992
- completed Vocational Training in Leicester in 1993
- worked in a General Dental Practice for 4 years
- completed Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1998
- returned to General Dental Practice in 1998, worked in Specialist Orthodontic Practice for 4 years
- joined Lavender Road in July 2003
- interest in full mouth rehabilitation with occlusal and orthodontic correction
- trained undergraduates in Oral Surgery at Dundee Dental Hospital in 1997, supported Chris Lucas on implant training course
Andrea Bianchi DIPDENT
- qualified in 1997 from Pisa University, in Italy
- worked in general practice, in England, since early 1998
- has trained in implant surgery and prosthetics with Dr Chris Lucas for the past 2 years
- attended the “Cadaver Surgical Course - Bone Grafting Techniques For Implant Surgery”, held at The George Washington University, Washington DC, by Dr Chris Lucas and Professor Peter Lucas, in 2007
- has a special interest in aesthetic restorative dentistry and has participated in many courses on this subject in England and Italy
- completed the “One Year Intensive Course On Fixed Prosthodontics” by Dr Mauro Fradeani, held in Italy, in 2008
- participated on the “Predictable Aesthetics and Longevity with Bonded Porcelain Restorations” course, by Dr Pascal Magne and Mr Michel Magne, held at the IDEA Centre in San Francisco, California, in 2008
- Andrea wishes to become a member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and he is working towards it
Anesh Patel B.D.S. M.F.G.D.P. (UK)
- qualified in 1999 from King’s College London, and have worked in general practice since
- together with my wife, Arti, we have run an award winning private practice for the last 5 years with a special interest in cosmetic and implant dentistry
- we use the Nobel Biocare Replace Select System, and regularly receive referrals from other practices around the Northamptonshire County
- attained M.F.G.D.P (UK) from The Royal College of Surgeons in 2004
- trained in implant dentistry at The Eastman Dental Institute London, followed by several courses and close mentoring by Dr Chris Lucas
Arti Shah B.D.S. M.F.D.S.R.C.S. (Eng)
- qualified in 1999 from King’s College London and following a 1 year House Officer post in Maxillofacial and Paedodontics, have worked in general practice since
- together with my husband, Anesh, we have run an award winning private practice for the last 5 years with a special interest in cosmetic and implant dentistry
- we use the Nobel Biocare Replace Select System, and regularly receive referrals from other practices around the Northamptonshire County
- attained M.F.D.S.R.C.S. (Eng) from The Royal College of Surgeons in 2002
- trained in implant dentistry at The Eastman Dental Institute London, followed by several courses and close mentoring by Dr Chris Lucas
Sam Mohammed BChDSE Sheffield
- qualified in 1986
- more than 20 years experience in general practice
- 12 years experience in Dental Implantology, various systems
- trained with world leaders in Implant dentistry, Dr. Hilt Tatum Jr.(1 year certificate course in Implant Dentistry), and Professor Manuel Chanavaz (Gaining the Diploma in Implant Dentistry from Lille University)
- member of the ADI (Association of Dental Implantologists U.K.)
- mentor for Nobel Biocare and The Tatum Institute Implant course
Paul Sherrard BDS Liverpool
- qualified in 1985
- MFGDP RCS (Eng) 2007
- MJDF RCS (Eng) 2007
- has always practiced on the Wirral and took over the Moreton Dental Practice in 1990
- serves on the Local Dental Committee and has served on the British Dental Association Section Committee, and was Chairman 1996
- tutors final year dental students at Liverpool University
- passionate about the quality of service at his practice and helping patients improve the health and appearance of their teeth, he regularly provides cosmetic and implant dentistry
- places implants regularly and has referrals from several local colleagues
- works with a specialist oral surgeon, who has mentored his cases over the last 3 – 4 years
- has attended a wide variety of courses, including the Paulo Malo all on 4 course and is presently studying for the MSc in dental implantology in Warwick university
- carries out a wide range of implant and aesthetic dental surgery
Meera Patel BDS Barts and The Royal London
- qualified at in 2003 with distinctions in 5 areas of dentistry: Dental Public Health, Psychological, Ethical and Legal aspects of Dentistry, Adult Oral Health and Child Dental Health
- achieved a further qualification becoming a member of the faculty of dental practitioners (MFGDP) in 2006
- has worked in a number of dental practices in England and Scotland which has broadened her knowledge base and skills
- author of a dental textbook - ‘Dental Public Health: A Primer’, which was published in 2007
- organised a very successful smoking cessation project in Edinburgh, which targeted 40,000 people from all walks of life
- in 2007 she was also short listed for ‘UK best young dentist award - Scotland
- has been invited onto the editorial board for a dental e-newsletter - ‘Dental Ghar’ and to write ‘Meera’s Blogg’ every month
- Her personal ambition is to provide dental care at the highest level possible in an atmosphere of genuine care and kindness. She aims to teach every patient about preventative techniques so that they can keep their own teeth for a lifetime
Bradley Moore
- Group Technical Director of 1st Dental Laboratories plc has knowledge and expertise of all aspects of technical dentistry
- qualified as a dental technician in 1982
- was awarded the City and Guilds Silver Medal for Outstanding Achievement in advanced crown and bridge technology in 1984
- 20 years experience of implant dentistry
- has trained and worked in Germany
- has implant system accreditation with the Major Implant Systems
- is a member of the American Academy of Osseointergration and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- is based in Harrogate at the1st Dental head office
James Snee RDT
- qualified as a dental technician in 1978
- he has successfully run his own business and worked at various Leicester dental practices
- because of the specialised nature of the work he does with the Lavender Road Practice he has moved his laboratory to Lavender Road and become a fully integrated member of the team
Jill Galvin
- 20 years training and development experience, including 15 years in Management and Consultancy
- business change consultant working with businesses to achieve their profit and quality goals
- facilitate organisations to deliver the customer experience
- manage cultural change and performance improvement solutions
- worked with Chris Lucas for 8 years on improving business performance
- performance coach at all levels
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