We have many delegates who have succeeded in becoming ‘Celebrity’ Dentists, some own one or more very successful private or mixed practices and others are lecturing and teaching to dentists across the world. Many have been recognised within the profession, having won numerous awards, while a number have gained Specialist status in their field.
All of them have one thing in common, they have been taught by Professor Paul Tipton, here are just some of them.
Dr. Riaz Yar graduated from the University of Liverpool in 1999. After spending some time in general practice Dr Riaz set up his own practice in 2003 before gaining MFDS from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh in 2005. Following this he did the Tipton Training courses and in 2008 Riaz completed an MPhil in restorative dentistry and in 2011 completed a 4-year long M Pros Dent mono-specialty training in
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Dr Shah qualified from the University of Bristol in 2005. In 2016 he completed the Restorative & Operative courses at Tipton Training to stay abreast of all the latest techniques. He has co-founded the Advanced Centre of Excellence teaching dentists how to improve their skills.
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Dr. Campbell’s completed the both the Restorative and Operative courses at Tipton Training in 2009 and has since gone onto specialist training in Prosthodontics. He is published in several dental journals and is an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons. He has been at Edinburgh Dental Specialists since 2018.
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Dr Tracey Bell is the CEO of the Tracey Bell Dental Clinic in both the Isle of Man. She graduated from Manchester Dental Hospital in 1993 with a BDS (Hons). She has completed post-graduate courses in Cosmetic Dentistry and Implantology with Tipton Training. She is also known for her education and experience in non-surgical procedures. Tracey continues her education, completing Post Graduate Certificate in Dental Law and Education in 2015.
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Dr Olumide Ojo (better known as Mide), is the owner and principal dentist at Refresh Dental Health. He qualified in 2005 from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne with a Distinction in his Dental degree, He then trained at Tipton Training and completed the Restorative and Operative courses in 2010. Olumide is now a co-founder of CFAST and is also a national lecturer for CFAST Orthodontic Systems. He is proud
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Aman graduated from Guys, Kings & St Thomas’ London in 2004 An absolute passion for dentistry has led him to pursue a career in aesthetic and implant dentistry. He owns 3 clinics across West Yorkshire. Headrow Dental, receives referrals for Implant and aesthetic cases, the focus in recent years has seen an increasing number of cases involving functional rehabilitations on natural teeth and dental implants specifically using the BOPT concept.
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Dr David Bretton graduated from Newcastle University Dental School in 2013 and immediately completed Tipton Training’s Restorative & Aesthetic courses in 2015. Shortly after this In 2017, David was recognised as ‘Best Young Dentist’ at both the 2017 Dentistry and Private Dentistry Awards.
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After graduating from Bristol University in 1995 and after spending a year as a Senior House Officer in Restorative Dentistry he then trained with Tipton Training. After this he went into partnership with Dr Martin Wanendeyn and together they created Ten Dental. Nik’s special interest in dental implants has led him to become a lecturer and mentor for some leading dental implant companies. He is a Fellow of the International
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Dr Atif Bashir has a Bachelor of Science Undergraduate degree from University of Strathclyde in Pure Chemistry, a Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University Glasgow and a Masters of Science in Dental Lasers from University of Genoa. Qualifying as a dentist in 2000 with commendation, since then he has trained extensively in the fields of Lasers, Dental implants and tooth alignment and cosmetic dentistry where he undertook the
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Dr Rogieh Ilaty Qualified in 1998 ( DDS, Lund, Sweden), from the faculty of Medicine and Dentistry of Lund university in Sweden, which is one of Northern Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Having established an early interest in cosmetic dentistry she continued her development in this specialist area by regularly attending post graduate higher level courses in Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry, completing her courses at Tipton Training in 2017. Dr
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Following graduation in 1993, Dr McLelland worked as a House Officer at Dundee Dental Hospital. He then joined the Royal Air Force and served from 1995 to 2000 as a Dental Officer, rising to the rank of Squadron Leader. He left the RAF in 2000, accepting an offer to join the renowned Carisbooke Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Leicester. He then moved to Manchester in 2003, to begin work
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Dr Richard Brookshaw is an implant surgeon who exclusively practices all aspects of implant dentistry, including hard and soft tissue augmentation, sinus grafting and immediate loading. Richard is both nationally and internationally respected as a lecturer and was one of the first five implant dentists in the country to be awarded the Diploma in Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (DipImpDent RCS Ed). He is also
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Colin qualified in dentistry from the University of Glasgow in 1994. In 1997, he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (by examination). He also entered dental practice in 1997 and began to build a referral service in Oral Surgery and Implant Dentistry. In 1999, Colin became a General Dental Council Registered Specialist in Oral Surgery and soon after completed his Tipton Training Academy training. In
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Monik completed his Tipton Training Academy training in 2010 and became a TTA trainer before starting his own Academy. He has a postgraduate Masters in Aesthetic & Restorative dentistry from the University of Manchester. He is a global key opinion leader for several dental companies and a clinical speaker for Invisalign®.
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Kevin is a 1987 graduate from Kings College, London. He has dedicated 20 years of his life to post-graduate training and has represented the Association of Dental Implantology in Scotland. He completed his Tipton Training Academy training shortly after his graduation. Dr. Lochhead’s special interests lie in complex reconstruction, dental implants and cosmetic dentistry. He opened the Edinburgh Dental Specialists in 1993 with just two members of staff but he
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David Houston is chairman of the 2009 Private Dentistry Awards. Having qualified from Dundee University in 1985, he has been a principal dentist for 19 years. He completed courses at Tipton Training shortly after. His practice won the prestigious ITV/BDA Practice of the Millennium Award in 2000. Since then he has written a series of articles for Private Dentistry, for which he sits on the editorial board and Aesthetic Dentistry
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Chris graduated from the Queen’s University of Belfast and has now become one of the UK’s leading aesthetic and cosmetic dentists. Earlier on in his career he completed his training with Tipton Training Academy and is a Past President of British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is also a course director for Advanced Dental Seminars. He is a judge for the FMC Private Dentistry Awards which recognise excellence in private
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Dr Mark Howdle trained at the University of Birmingham where he graduated in 1989 and in 1997 he started advanced Restorative Dental Training with Tipton Training academy and after 6 years of being Principal at a successful mixed practice and also began a Masters in Periodontics/Restorative dentistry in 1998. Dr Howdle is a member of the FACE@52 Team on Harley Street. Mark is also a Specialist in Periodontics. Mark lectures
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Marcos is the owner of The Courtyard dental practice in Huddersfield an award winning practice and completed his Tipton Training Academy training in 2008. He had previously worked for 10 years in dentistry, including at a practice in Sydney before setting up his own private practice. In 2009 his practice won The Dental Practice WOW! Award for “Best Small City/Large Town Practice”. His expertise lies in Invisalign, and lectures worldwide.
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Courses Completed: Restorative Course – Completed 2004 Implantology Course – 2004 Practical Restorative Course – 2005 Marius McGovern works with his wife Debbie at the Liverpool Implant and Aesthetic Dental Spa, where he is the clinical director. He graduated from Liverpool University in 1995 and turned to private practice after years of NHS dentistry. Marius has won 6 Dentistry Awards since 2007 and has treated many of the North-West’s celebrity
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D Kailesh Solanki is an award-winning cosmetic and implant dentist based in Manchester. After graduating with clinical prizes from the University of Manchester in 2003. Dr Solanki completed multiple Tipton Training courses, including restorative dentistry, implantology, and cosmetic & aesthetic dentistry between 2005 & 2007. These programmes provided him with a strong foundation in complex restorative techniques, implant placement, and smile transformation, shaping his approach to patient care and clinical excellence. In 2005,
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Courses Completed: Restorative Course – Completed 2003 Dr Suri practices at the Smile Design Dental Practice in Buckinghamshire. She has won the award for the “Best Young Dentist in the South-East”. Komal spent a year as an NHS practitioner following her graduation from Leeds Dental School in 1999. After this year, in August 2000, and ever since, Dr Suri has been a private practice dentist. Dr Suri is an active
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Dr Ken Harris is a highly respected restorative and cosmetic dentist based in Sunderland, with decades of experience delivering complex dental treatments and aesthetic care. As an alumnus of Tipton Training in 1998, Dr Harris has undertaken their advanced restorative dentistry programmes, further developing his expertise in the latest techniques for complex reconstruction and cosmetic dentistry. His engagement with Tipton Training reflects a strong commitment to ongoing professional development, ensuring he
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