David Coates: Clinical Dental Tecnician (GDC No. 120197)
After completing a 5-year Dental Technology apprenticeship David graduated with merits in all aspects of Dental Technology and in particular, with Distinctions in denture design, materials and construction. On graduation David received the annual ‘Aesthetics in Dentures’ award for the best complete and partial dentures for his year. Following a period developing a successful National Health Service and Private dental laboratory, David then studied the clinical aspects of denture construction in Canada under the guidance of Professor Mike Vakalis, a world renowned authority on denture prosthetics, culminating in a graduation ceremony held at the Houses of Parliament in London.
David has treated many thousands of patients and has fitted over 11,000 private dentures in the last 27 years. He attributes his success to his attention to detail and a complete knowledge of dentures and the problems associated with wearing dentures combined with his ability to empathise with his patients and delivering great customer service. David prides himself on providing a personalised, high quality denture service that offers his patients custom denture solutions that optimise fit, function and are as naturally cosmetic as possible.
As a master Clinical Dental Technician, David can provide advice and information on all areas of the design and technical aspects of prosthetic dentistry
David is qualified with the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Wales and registered with the General Dental Council, both as a Clinical Dental Technician and a Dental Technician. David regularly mentors other Clinical Dental Technicians and Dentists in the clinical aspects of denture provision.