A A Scott Arms Dental Practice

Phil qualified from Birmingham University in 1989. Phil has been the practice owner since taking over the practice in 1994. He has been fundamental in helping Scott Arms grow into one of the largest and most highly reputable practices in the West Midlands.

Phil is clinically full time dedicated in treating patients requiring dental implant treatment and has over 20 years experience in his field. During this time he has placed many 1000’s of implants and is one of the top users of “Biomet 3i Implants” in England, which is one of the top selling implants in the USA. He has also completed extensive post graduate training receiving his fellowship and diplomatic status with the international congress of oral implantologists and received his diploma in Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons (London). Phil also accepts referrals for dental implant treatment from general dental practitioners across the country.

Phil lectures to other dentists on implant dentistry and is also a member of the teacher’s sedation group. He used to work part time at Birmingham Dental school as a clinical assistant and was nominated for the best clinical case prize and received a scholarship for his elective on composite (white filling) materials. He has been teaching newly qualified dentists for over 17 years and has been part of the national vocational training scheme for over 10 years, with four of his last six dentists winning the prizes for the best clinical audit and clinical cases. Phil has been a member of the local dental committee for over 10 years and assists the PCT (local health authority) with their practice inspections.

In his leisure time Phil enjoys mountain biking and will be taking part in the London to Paris cycle ride on the 29th September to raise money for the sports charity Regain. Phil enjoys gardening and has a keen interest in wildlife, he has also represented Birmingham in chess competitions. He regularly takes part in 10 kilometres and half marathon runs for charity and to keep fit.

Sukhdev qualified in 1991 from Leeds University. He gained his Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice at the Royal College of Surgeons(MFGDP) in 1998.He also has a Certificate in Cosmetic Dentistry and has been awarded a Certificate in Endodontics with Distinction from the University of Chester.

His area of special interest is endodontics (root fillings) and he has attended ‘The Art of Endodontics’ course with one of the world’s leading endodontists Stephen Buchanan in Santa Barbara(USA).

Currently he is a member of the British Dental Association, Academy of Dental Implantology, Faculty of General Dental Practice and British Endodontic Society. In addition he is also on the Sandwell Local Dental Committee.

He is an experienced practitioner with a calming manner who can offer a wide range of treatments to patients of all ages.

Outside of work Sukhdev enjoys playing football and spending time with his wife and children.

Debi qualified from The University of Birmingham in 2004. She completed post graduate vocational training in early 2006, for which she won prizes. Since graduating Debi has continued further to work towards post graduate training and in 2007 Debi completed her MFGDP qualification from the royal college of surgeons of England.

Debi offers the full range of general dental treatments, with a strong emphasis on the treatment of anxious and nervous patients.

Outside work Debi enjoys watching and participating in all sports in particular skiing and playing waterpolo, for which she has represented her county