Why Choose Leamington Spa Orthodontics?

• Expertise, Skills and Specialisms  

  Expertise, Skills and Specialisms

  We are a Specialist-led orthodontic team. After graduating as dentists, orthodontists complete several years of postgraduate education specifically in orthodontics, to become specialists in their field. The LSO team have been recognised as leaders in their field, both in terms of patient care and also in training other orthodontic teams.

  

• Experience  

  Experience

  We are the first and most established orthodontic practice in Warwickshire, with over 30 years experience in providing specialist orthodontic care. We are recognised internationally as leaders in the provision of Orthodontic treatment, and as a result frequently examine and deliver seminars and lectures regarding Orthodontics, both in the UK and overseas.

  We have articles published in refereed scientific journals, orthodontic magazines and textbooks. Due to our ongoing educational exposure we are able to continually integrate the newest and best products in Orthodontics into our practice, and successfully use the latest Orthodontic techniques.

  

• Equipment and Technology  

  Equipment and Technology

  We expertly use the latest braces, techniques and technology to create beautiful smiles. We are able to straighten teeth, for the majority of our patients, without the need for dental extractions.

  We are proud of our state of the art facilities within our 8 welcoming and comfortable surgeries. All 3D scans, digital x-rays, OPGs and cephalometric radiographs are processed within the practice in our Image Suite. We also use intra-oral scanning, meaning dental impressions can be avoided. This enables us to be at the forefront of Orthodontic advances and patient care. We have a private consultation lounge and oral hygiene education facility and interactive patient educational area.

  

• Awards and Accreditations  

  Awards and Accreditations

  LSO have received the British Dental Association (BDA) Good Practice Award in recognition of our commitment to exceptional patient care.

  We are accredited by Investors in People and are one of only two University of Warwick Approved outreach training centres. LSO is also an approved University of Dundee clinical trial centre.

  

• Standard of Care  

  Standard of Care

  Our highly trained, attentive team work together to provide an exceptional standard of orthodontic care to all our patients. All our dental professionals are registered with the general dental council (GDC) and guarantee to follow the 9 GDC principles:

  1. Put patients’ interests first
  2. Communicate effectively with patients
  3. Obtain valid consent
  4. Maintain and protect patients’ information
  5. Have a clear and effective complaints procedure
  6. Work with colleagues in a way that is in patients’ best interests
  7. Maintain, develop and work within their professional knowledge and skills
  8. Raise concerns if patients are at risk
  9. Ensure their personal behaviour maintains patients’ confidence in both themselves and the dental profession

  

• Education Specialists  

  Education Specialists

  Exceptional standards of training result in a highly experienced, specialist led team, ensuring the patient orthodontic treatment journey and quality of care is outstanding. We educate and assess many other orthodontic teams to comprehensively improve skill sets.

  Richard’s impressive catalogue of titles is as follows: Head of Dentistry Studies, Director of Orthodontics at The University of Warwick, a Royal College of Surgeons Examiner, External Examiner for the International Medical University of Malaysia, Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Fellow of Faculty of Dental Trainers of The Royal College Surgeons Edinburgh and Director of Orthodontic Team Training. He has developed the MSc in Orthodontics and Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy qualifications at The University of Warwick.

  Richard’s PhD study is in interprofessional education of the orthodontic team. His current research is in orthodontic archwires. Previous research includes the management of patients with Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also an Orthodontic Advisor to Public Health England.

  Orthodontic Team Training (OTT), was originally set up in 2005 to deliver a programme of study to prepare students for the Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing. It now also provides programmes enabling students to gain qualifications in dental radiography, impression taking, photography, study model casting and Fluoride application.