“Best Young Dentist of the Year – Scotland 2010”
My professional career has resulted from a long held passion for the study of dentistry and especially cosmetic enhancement work. Having graduated from Glasgow University with degrees in anatomy (1998) and dental surgery (2000), I attained membership to the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh in 2004.
In 2009 I was awarded entry to Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow without examination.
Currently working in general, cosmetic and implant dentistry, I am based at Philip Friel Advanced Dentistry, a private referral clinic in Glasgow‘s west end.
I have a special interest in dental implantology combining this with all aspects of grafting and computer technology guided surgery. As a result I was one of the first surgeons to be trained in the Nobel Guide guided surgery technique and the Nobel Active implant.
There is no specialism in the field of dental implants – therefore a dentist can’t be called a specialist in dental implants.
Our clinic has a particular focus on dental implants and I have done years of focused implant training and ongoing personal development in the area to ensure I can offer the best possible standard of patient treatment and care.
My strong commitment to continued education means I travel extensively to train with and learn from globally recognised pioneers and experts of advanced cosmetic and implant techniques. Throughout my year I get involved in implant mentoring and I lecture and co-ordinates courses on the placement and restoration of dental implants. I also undertake studies into bone regeneration which is a key part of the implant process.
In 2010 alone I was in Sweden, Canada and the USA on visits to expand my knowledge of cosmetic dentistry and particularly implant work.
Actively involved with the UK-wide Association of Dental Implantology (ADI), I have been the elected treasurer and Scottish board member and in November 2011 was named President-Elect.
I am a member of a string of key professional organisations including the British and American Academies of Cosmetic Dentistry, the British Dental Association and the International Team for Implantology.
We are pleased that the name we selected for our clinic – Philip Friel Advanced Dentistry at Hyndland Dental Clinic – was approved by the General Dental Council.
Their green light for the name was given because “it clearly indicates the nature of the services to be provided”.
In 2010, the prestigious Dentistry magazine, named me in its list of Top 50 Most Influential Dentists in the UK, specifically citing my work in the field of dental implants.
In October of 2010, I was named as a finalist in the Dentistry Awards 2010 – in the category of Best Young Dentist. Two months later in a glittering awards ceremony in Leicester I was named “Best Young Dentist of the Year” for Scotland.
In 2011 the clinic was named "Best Private Practice" and "Most Attractive Practice" in the Dentistry Scotland Awards 2011.
I am registered with the General Dental Council and my registration number is 77637.
