Restorative Dentistry Department
This department focuses upon the integrated management of complex restorative problems, encompassing endodontics, periodontics and prosthodontics.
This department focuses upon the integrated management of complex restorative problems, encompassing endodontics, periodontics and prosthodontics.
The problems include dental pain, gum disease, dental abscesses, tooth decay and wear and tear (including cracks and fractures) and missing teeth.
We have a proud record of evidence-based practice, seeking to inculcate the highest standards of clinical care underpinned by highly skilled clinicians.
The department enjoys excellent outcomes in postgraduate training and progression in subsequent careers of their graduates. Many going on to specialist practice, teaching positions and research careers.
Our units
Endodontics
Endodontic service is in massive demand in the UK and globally with longer life spans and retention of teeth.
Periodontology
Periodontitis (gum disease) is considered one of the most common inflammatory diseases worldwide. In the UK alone, 45% of the population suffer from some form of periodontitis.
Prosthodontics
Our programme trains postgraduates to diagnose, treatment plan and manage patients with complex Prosthodontic needs, using an evidence-based approach.
Professor Kishor Gulabivala
Dr Yuan Ng - Senior Clinical Lecturer
Mr Georgios Milesis – Clinical Lecturer
Mrs Glynis Evans - Clinical Lecturer
Geoffrey St George - Honorary Clinical Lecturer
Robert Crawford – Honorary Clinical Lecturer
Kushal Gadhia - Honorary Clinical Lecturer
Deborah Bomfim - Honorary Clinical Lecturer
Jennifer Lai – Honorary Clinical Teacher
Sarjoo Mistry - Honorary Clinical Teacher
Dipti Mehta - Honorary Clinical Teacher
Alex Mustard - Honorary Clinical Teacher
Sanjay Ardeshna - Honorary Clinical Teacher
Elizabeth Hoy - Honorary Clinical Teacher
Dr Francesco D’Aiuto
Miss Maria Chiara Curra
Dr Natalie Leow
Professor Ian Needleman
Dr Marco Orlandi
Ms Jeanie Suvan
Mr Riccardo Zambon
Dr Ailbhe McDonald
Mr Vinit Gohil
Mr Martin Gough
Mr Akil Gulamali
Mr Assad Khan
Mr Keval Patel
Mr Manish Patel
Dr Neel Patel
Dr Lambis Petridis
Mr Jose Rodriguez
Endodontics
The unit does not organise individual meetings or visits with prospective applicants due to the large numbers involved. If you are shortlisted for interview you will be invited to the Institute where you will learn about the philosophy, structure and delivery of the programme(s) including our aims and objectives. You will have the opportunity to view previous students’ academic and clinical work and to discuss your proposed studies and ambitions with an interview panel consisting of the Head of Department, Programme Director and Deputy Programme Director. You will also have the opportunity to talk to other staff and the current students and have a tour of the facilities.
Periodontology
The unit welcomes visits from prospective students. Appointments to visit should be made at least two months in advance. Your visit will enable you to meet staff and discuss applications. To make an appointment email edi.perioadmin@ucl.ac.uk.
Prosthodontics
The unit welcomes visits from prospective students to meet staff and see both clinical and laboratory facilities. Appointments to visit should be made at least 1 month in advance by emailing the department: edi-prosthodontics@ucl.ac.uk.
