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Hi Mr Appleton,

I'm interested in becoming a specialized dentist one day and I was wondering what courses you took in Grade 11 and 12. I find cosmetic dentistry interesting so I was also wondering if you might happen to know anything about Prosthodontics.

Thanks,
Megan

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Hi Megan

I am in the UK and I presume you are in the US?  Here in the UK to do dentistry you generally need to do chemistry, biology and another related subject to 'A' level (aged 17/18).

Prosthodontics is a large area of dentistry, but my advice not to worry too much about specialities at this stage because you really need to experience the different areas before you can really be sure where your future lies.

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Tony Appleton

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Tony Appleton BDS DPDS

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I am an experienced general dental practitioner in private dental practice. I have worked for the past 25 or so years in the UK, and own a busy practice in Stratford upon Avon, Stratford Dental. From early 2012 my wife and I moved to Canberra, Australia, where I have taken up the position of Lead Dentist in a large city-centre practice. I will happily answer questions related to general practice, and have interests in endodontics (root canal), dental implants, CEREC/E4D cad-cam dentistry and cosmetic dentistry.

Experience

I have been a general dental practitioner for over 25 years, working initially under the NHS, but since 2001 have been solely in private practice. I run a busy practice with my wife, Lisa, who is also a dentist. I have also been closely involved in the training of young dentists, and have lectured to dentists on a variety of subjects, both clinical and managerial, related to general dental practice.

Organizations

Church Street Dental Practice

Stratford Dental

Modern Dentistry

British Dental Association



Publications

British Dental Journal

Cancer Treatment Reviews



Education/Credentials
BDS Sheffield 1986 DPDS Bristol 2001

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