Experienced Dental Implantologist and Oral Surgeon
Experienced Dental Implantologist and Oral Surgeon with over 25 years of clinical experience in both private practice and academic settings. Extensive expertise in advanced implant dentistry, bone augmentation, oral surgery, and full-mouth rehabilitation, with a proven track record in managing complex surgical and restorative cases. Over the past decade, I have successfully placed more than 10,000 dental implants using a wide range of implant systems, demonstrating expertise in conventional screw implants, blade implants, pterygoid implants, nasal implants, and zygomatic implants.
My clinical practice encompasses advanced bone grafting procedures, including guided bone regeneration (GBR), block grafting, chin grafting, and open and closed sinus lift techniques. Additional areas of expertise include impacted tooth surgery, apicectomy, pre-prosthetic surgery, soft tissue laser surgery, temporomandibular disorder (TMD) management, electronic dental anaesthesia, immediate loading protocols, overdentures, and complex implant-supported rehabilitations. I possess extensive experience in implant prosthodontics, delivering restorations ranging from single-tooth replacements to full-arch implant-supported rehabilitations using advanced materials including Zirconia and BIOHPP®.
My approach combines comprehensive treatment planning, evidence-based decision-making, and a strong commitment to achieving predictable functional and aesthetic outcomes. Having worked and trained in multiple countries, I have developed excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling me to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. My clinical experience is supported by an active academic portfolio, including national and international lectures, peer-reviewed publications, and authorship of the textbook A Clinical Guide to Dental Implant Treatment: How to Do It Right.
GDC Registration Number: 292644 Holder of Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) with unrestricted right to work and practise dentistry in the United Kingdom.
DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGIST/ORAL SURGEON (PART TIME) - Hanover Dental Practice; Park Dental Practice; Bee Dental; Shelton Dental Centre; Cramond House Dental Practice - Newcastle under Lyme; Leek; Pendlebury, Manchester; Shelton; BB7 2DH
(2024-07)
PRINCIPAL DENTIST (LIMITED TO ORAL SURGERY, DENTAL IMPLANT, SURGERY AND PROSTHETICS) - DR NAMJOY NIK DENTAL PRACTICE - NO92, MAHYAR STREET, JAME JAM, TEHRAN, IRAN
(2004-09 - 2023-03)
Overseeing the practice operation to ensure patients receive the highest quality treatments. Training of the healthcare staff according to the latest guidelines of the medical council. Recruitment and training of other dentists and hiring associates.
Dental and medical history and clinical examination of patients (dental, oral medicine) diagnosis and treatment planning, prescribing radiographs and their analysis, and prescribing medicine, as required. Oral surgery dental implant (surgery and prosthetics). IV sedation.
More than 10,000 dental implants were placed in place, and this number is a significant underestimate.
MEDICAL R&D DIRECTOR, MEDICAL REGULATORY ADVISOR, HEAD OF THE ONLINE TEACHING DENTAL IMPLANT COURSE - S&S BIOMAT - MANCHESTER, UK
(2010-06 - 2023-03)
I directed the R&D department at S&S Biomat, focusing on designing dental devices, implants, and biomaterials. I developed functional strategies and policies to support the R&D infrastructure and ensured the highest scientific quality in our discovery and development processes. As the medical regulatory advisor, I ensured CE and ISO regulations (e.g., 13485, 9001) compliance.
Additionally, I led and taught the online dental implant course, preparing curriculum and course materials and recruiting teaching staff to train dentists in using S&S Biomat implant systems and to provide general knowledge of the science of dental implantology.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - LABKHAND JOURNAL - TEHRAN, IRAN
(2005-01 - 2009-01)
'Labkhand' is a Farsi-language evidence-based Dental Journal.
HEAD OF THE ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY DEPARTMENT - SHAHED UNIVERSITY - TEHRAN, IRAN
(2002-09 - 2004-07)
I have more than 15 years of teaching experience in dental implantology to dental and life science students. I established policies, quality standards, and regulations and ensured all staff adhered to them. I also supervised various surgical teams within the department, allocating resources, facilitating budget preparations, new staff training, and providing workshop schedules as required.
Responding to all surgery-related and departmental complaints or issues. I conduct surgeries and teach surgical teachings to undergraduate dental students.
FOUNDER AND CEO - PMD PRIVATE DENTAL RESEARCH CENTRE - D111, PARAND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, TEHRAN, IRAN
(2001-06 - 2008-06)
This was a small animal research laboratory. The initial focus of the research was the biological basis of bone healing. I directed the design of medical and dental devices related to biomaterials, bone healing, and stem cell therapy in small animal research. I also undertook the management of mechanical and biomechanical research. These were in addition to the day-to-day administrative duties of running the research centre.
ASSOCIATE DENTIST - DR KHOSRO PRIVATE DENTAL PRACTICE - NO92, MAHYAR STREET, JAME JAM, TEHRAN, IRAN
(1998-09 - 2004-08)
Dental and medical history and clinical examination of patients (dental, oral medicine) diagnosis and treatment planning, prescribing radiographs and their analysis, and prescribing medicine, as required. Additionally, I undertook preventive dental and periodontal advice, scaling and polishing, root debridement, antimicrobial therapy (implant, tooth), fissure sealant, restorative dentistry, local anaesthetics, dressing, rubber dam and endodontic treatment, fixed prosthesis (preparation and impression and cementation), extraction (deciduous and permanent teeth) and oral surgery, referral to other dentists and other medical fields, tooth whitening, IV sedation, removable orthodontics.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - SHAHED UNIVERSITY - TEHRAN, IRAN
(1998-09 - 2008)
Supervisor of the thesis of the undergraduate, postgraduate specialist and the PhD students in the university. In addition, I was a visiting research assistant professor at the University of Tehran, the University of Tarbiat Modarres (Tehran, Iran), and the University of Isfahan (Isfahan, Iran). I was responsible for course design, examination, lecturing, and leading seminars. Subjects: Oral Anatomy revision, Local anaesthetics, Pre-prosthetic Surgery, Biomaterials, Dental implants.
FOUNDER AND HEAD OF THE DENTAL RESEARCH CENTRE - SHAHED UNIVERSITY - TEHRAN, IRAN
(1998-07 - 2005-07)
I was the founder of the dental research centre at the university. I attracted funding for the department. We collaborated with other dental schools in the country, encouraging both the faculty members and the students to get involved in the research. Furthermore, I provided guidelines for the research within the faculty. Also, I was a member of the board for the faculty curriculum.
SCIENTIFIC EDITOR - JIDA JOURNAL - TEHRAN, IRAN
(1998-04 - 2005)
Assessed submitted research papers, found appropriate manuscript reviewers, made editorial decisions on manuscripts, established/maintained relationships with researchers, and attended scientific meetings.
BACHELOR IN DENTAL SURGERY - THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE (UK) (2024-07)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD) - Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Medicine.
Thesis: Bone augmentation in Dental Implantology - THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER (UK) (1998-07)
MASTER OF ORAL SURGERY (MSC, TAUGHT COURSE) - Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Medicine.
Thesis: The effects of pre-operative blockade with 4% prilocaine on the post-operative pain experienc - THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER (UK) (1993-07)
DOCTOR PHYSICIAN DIPLOMA-MAJOR IN DENTISTRY - Thesis: Pathology of pre-cancerous tumours.
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - THE KNOX SCHOOL OF NEW YORK (USA) (1978)
