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Devang Patel

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Visiting Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry at University College London (UCL) Eastman Dental Institute. Former Senior Clinical Teaching Fellow and Programme Co-ordinator for the Postgraduate Certificate in Restorative Dental Practice at UCL Eastman (2013-2020). Specialist in restorative dentistry with focus on management of worn dentition, full-mouth rehabilitation, and complex prosthodontic cases. Maintains private practice in Devon, England, at Westcountry Dental & Implant Centre, Barnstaple, and Parkview Dental Care.

 

Over 20 years of clinical experience in comprehensive restorative dentistry including treatment of severe tooth surface loss, complex fixed and removable prosthodontics with implants, autogenous bone grafting, sinus lift procedures, full-mouth rehabilitation, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction management. Expert in reorganized approach to occlusal rehabilitation, DAHL technique, diagnostic wax-up and mock-up protocols, and increasing vertical dimension of occlusion for worn dentition cases. Known for systematic three-step protocol for full-mouth reconstruction and patient-centered treatment planning.

 

Recipient of Postgraduate Prize for Excellence in Clinical and Academic Achievement from UCL Eastman Dental Institute. Educator and mentor for postgraduate dentists pursuing advanced training in restorative dentistry, teaching principles of occlusion and their application in full-mouth reconstructions including implant-supported restorations. Also provides orthodontic treatment using Invisalign, Inman Aligner, Cfast, and Fastbraces. Best-selling author and creator of comprehensive online dental courses on full-mouth reconstruction, worn dentition treatment, and advanced restorative protocols. International lecturer presenting on topics including classic prosthetic approaches to worn dentition, wax-up and mock-up protocols, vertical dimension management, and adhesive versus indirect restoration strategies.

 

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery, 2004). MSc in Restorative Dental Practice from UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London (awarded with Distinction). Extensive postgraduate training in aesthetic and restorative dentistry, implant dentistry, and complex rehabilitation. Member of the General Dental Council (GDC), UK.