The Team
Dr Lawrence Murray Curtis BchD (Hons)
Lawrence graduated in 2001 from the University of Malta with a distinction in Restorative dentistry which has been his main focus of his interest. He has been on several courses on Cosmetic dentistry and Enodontics and is currently completing his Masters in Implant Dentistry at Manchester University, a 2 year course which covers all aspects associated with Implant treatment including bone grafting and sinus elevation.
After completing his Bachelors in Dental Surgery Lawrence carried out his VT training in St Lukes Hospital and since has worked in Private practice for 6 years, developing his skills in Cosmetic dentistry, and is accomplished in smile makeovers using Veneers and full porcelain crown and bridge work He has also attended courses on endodontics and also has had experience in orthodontics with invisible braces.
Seeing the limitations of removable prostheses, Lawrence decided to undertake a Masters course in Implant dentistry at Manchester University which he started in Oct 2006 and now is near to completion.
Lawrence is committed to providing high quality treatment and plans to carry out further studies in the field of Cosmetic dentistry.
Specialist Othodontist
David Waring BChD, M.Dent.Sci, MFDS RCS, M.Orth.RCS, FDS (Orth) RCS
David qualified in 1995 from Leeds University Dental School. After various practice and hospital posts he completed his specialist training in Orthodontics in 2003. Following entry to the Orthodontic specialist list David undertook a further 2 years of training to achieve consultant status and currently teaches at the University of Manchester Dental Hospital.
During David’s orthodontic training and hospital positions, he has been exposed to the full range of orthodontic techniques on a complete spectrum of patients requiring orthodontic treatment. This experience was widened to include the use of lingual appliances and friction free brackets, through operating in practice and attending appropriate courses. He has had extensive private practice experience in the UK treating adults and children. David also offers Invisalign invisible braces.
General/Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr Benjamin Simmons BDS 1999
Ben is originally from New Zealand, and has also worked in Australia as a general dentist, with a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and endodontics (root canal therapy). Ben is highly accomplished in the art of cosmetic composite bonding, a quick and simple alternative to full veneers for a range of cosmetic purposes, including gap closures, and 'straightening' crooked teeth. After completing his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Otago, in Dunedin, NZ, Ben has maintained a regime of regular continuing education, completing courses in cosmetic dentistry, modern endodontic techniques, aesthetic (white/non-amalgam) fillings, use of dental implants, and Invisalign (invisible braces) amongst others. Ben has a very patient and gentle manner.
Initial consultations for cosmetic dentistry with Ben are £45.00
Periodontist
Marco Esposito, DDS (Pavia - Italy), PhD (Göteborg - Sweden) Associate Professor in Biomaterials (Göteborg), Specialist in Periodontics (UK), Senior Lecturer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Director of the Postgraduate courses in Dental Implantology (The University of Manchester), Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Oral Implantolgy, and Editor of the Cochrane Oral Health Group.
Marco graduated with honors in Dentistry at the University of Pavia in 1990. He was trained as a specialist in Periodontology (Göteborg) and Dental Implantology (Uppsala, Sweden) and is a specialist in Periodontology (UK).
He was awarded a PhD in Biomaterials from the Göteborg University in 1999, and worked as Guest Researcher at NIOM (Scandinavian Institute of Dental Materials), Haslum, Norway. He became Associate Professor in Biomaterials at Göteborg University. He authored more than 80 scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals in the field of Dental Implantology, he is Editor-in Chief of the European Journal of Oral Implantology and one of the Editors of the Cochrane Oral Health Group.
Marco is often invited to lecture internationally on evidence-based implant dentistry and provides independent scientific advice to various dental implants and biomaterials manufacturers.
In 2005 Marco moved to UK to take a place as a Senior Lecturer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, The University of Manchester, and from 2006 he is the Director of the Postgraduate Dental Specialties courses in Dental Implantology (Certificate, Diploma and Master) at The University of Manchester.
Tel: 01625 582 244