The Cosmetic Dental Clinic

Since graduating from the University of Newcastle in 2001 Andy Stafford has pursued a career in private restorative/cosmetic dentistry.

He first entered the cosmetic dentistry market by managing a chain of successful tooth whitening clinics across the North of England. He has used virtually all tooth whitening systems on the market today, and has a portfolio of over 500 completed whitening procedures to date.

Dr Stafford has been using the revolutionary CEREC dental system in his practice for the past 7 years. He has studied with celebrity 10 years younger dentist Steve Sharma at the Q clinic in Harley Street London. Here he refined his technique such can now offer an extensive array of same-day restorative options and make-overs including inlays, onlays, crowns, and veneers.

Since 2002 Dr Stafford has been an active and participating member of the worlds premier institute of cosmetic dentistry, The American Academy Of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). He has travelled extensively in the US. attending and completing week long scientific conferences in Vancouver, San Diego, and most recently New Orleans. He has attended over 40 lectures and hands-on sessions from the most prominent dentists in cosmetic dentistry from around the world today. This intensive education has led to a thorough understanding and appreciation of smile design and aesthetics.

In 2006 Andy Stafford completed a foundation module in Dental Implantology from the University of Sheffield. He then went on to complete a year long certification course in Dental Implantology at Dr. Paul Tiptons St. Annes dental clinic in Manchester. He offers a full range of implant solutions from 1 tooth to full mouth rehabilitations using several implants and fixed bridgework. Many solutions are offered using the teeth-in-an-hour concept where patients can have a fixed aesthetic solution on the same day implants are placed. More recently he studied at the Malo Clinic in Lisbon, Portugal completing The "Advanced NobelGuide TM" & "All-on-4 TM" program. Dr Stafford has placed over 300 dental implants to date with excellent rates of success.

Dr Stafford can offer a range of orthodontic treatments. He has trained in several methods such as Invislign, Clearstep, and Inman Aligner so the most appropriate method for each patient can be selected. He is currently a Platinum Elite Invisalign doctor, the highest grade achievable and is the first approved Invisalign Teen provider in the North-East. He is also currently listed on the Invisalign Expert Panel found on the Invisalign Guide

Dr Darren Cannell graduated from Newcastle University Dental School in 2001. Upon graduation, he was awarded the prestigious "James Coltman Award", an individual honour awarded for overall skill in Operative Dentistry.

Dr Cannell then returned to his native district Liverpool to continue with his development and continued learning. As a result, he successfully managed to develop his career and become an established Restorative/ Cosmetic Dentist, working out of two very successful practices across the North West.

Dr Cannell is a participating General Member of The American Academy Of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). The AACD is regarded as the worlds premier organisation for cosmetic dental professionals and is dedicated to advancing the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. He is also a Gold Member of the International Academy of Advanced Facial Aesthetics (IAAFA) and a member of The British Dental Association (BDA).

In 2008 Dr Cannell completed a foundation module in Dental Implantology from the University of Sheffield. Following on from this he elected to commute to Sheffield to complete the 18 Month Implant training programme (One to One) at the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, regarded by many as the premier implant training course in the UK. Since then Dr Cannell has completed further Implant Training in both the UK and Europe.

Dr Cannell has travelled extensively to refine his skills is smile design, smile reconstruction, smile rehabilitation and aesthetics. He has attended numerous courses across America and Europe in order to attend lectures, seminars and hands on workshops led by some of the worlds most prolific Dentists. (Rosenthal, Smallwood and Fahl to name just a few). Most recently, In November 2010 Dr Cannell completed The "Advanced NobelGuide TM" & "All-on-4 TM" Course held in Lisbon, Portugal, at the prestigious Malo Clinic led by World famous Professor Paulo Malo.

Dr Cannell also offers a range of orthodontic treatments including the Invisalign and Clearstep clear brace systems. Dr Cannell first qualified as an Invisalign Doctor in 2006. Having completed numerous Invisalign courses since, in 2009, Dr Cannell went on to become the FIRST PLATINUM ELITE Invisalign provider in the North of England. He is also currently listed on the Invisalign Expert Panel found on the Invisalign Guide.

Dr Cannells concentrated training and expertise in conjunction with his enthusiasm for creating the Perfect Smile, has enabled him to create an extensive portfolio of smile makeovers. These makeovers often incorporate and combine his CEREC, IMPLANT and INVISALIGN procedures to produce the ultimate result.

Dr Susan Hunter graduated from Newcastle in 2003. She was awarded the James Coltman Prize, an individual honor awarded for overall skill in operative dentistry.

Since then she has continued to develop her skills gaining certification in sedation for nervous patients, as well as qualification in both Botox and filler treatments.

She has achieved a year long certification in Restorative Dentistry.

She has developed a special interest in cosmetic orthodontics with twice platinum status in Invisalign. Also qualifying in Inman aligners and 6month smiles.

Dr Graham Thomson graduated from Newcastle University in 1998 and has worked locally in the region before joining The Cosmetic Dental Clinic in 2010.

Since graduating he has always had a particular interest in cosmetic dentistry and has concentrated a large part of his post-graduate training to advanced restorative dentistry and aesthetic dentistry. He has been a Foundation trainer with the Northern Deanery since 2008, providing vocational training to newly qualified dentists.

In 2008 Dr Thomson undertook The Aesthetic Advantage course at Guys Hospital London delivered by the world renowned Dr Larry Rosenthal and has attended other courses provided by some of the most influential luminaries within the field of cosmetic dentistry. This commitment to his professional development is all with the goal of delivering the highest standard of patient care whilst providing the ultimate smile.

Dr Thomson is a keen exponent of Invisalign and has great experience of using it as a stand alone orthodontic solution or in combination with other restorative options to give a beautiful smile