Dovetail is a private practice in the centre of Newcastle offering an advanced combination of clinical, surgical and cosmetic skills to give you the smile of your dreams. We know just how important your smile is and we will work with you to develop a bespoke solution that is specifically tailored to what you want to achieve. We understand that many people are nervous or uncertain about dental treatments so we offer the highest standards of customer care before, during and after your treatment. You will have a dedicated team caring for you and reassuring you every step of the way.
Initial consultation very friendly and informative.
Preparation prior to implants, cosmetically aesthetic fillings and a bridge Treatment still ongoing but very pleased up to now. Treatment plan, timescales and costs have been well explained. Cannot fault the attitude and patience of staff concerned
Just had initial consultation Welcoming, reassuring, friendly and professional. Prompt replies to enquiries. Patiently answered all my questions. Treatment is ongoing but up to now I'm more than happy with Dovetail.
We use predominantlyNobelbiocare implants with customised abutments. We have approaching 20 years and thousands of cases experience in dental implants.
Immediated Implant placement is our preferred approach where circumstances make it a wise option!
We offer a free consultation to let you meet us and learn a little of how we can help
free initial consultation
Clinical Director BDS 1988
Dr Rob Wain graduated from Newcastle University School of Dentistry in 1988 and went immediately into General Practice in Whitley Bay. In 1992 he moved to 137 The Dental Practice in Gosforth becoming Practice Principal and providing implant and advanced restorative care for patients from Yorkshire to the Borders and across to Cumbria.
A drive for advanced training led to Rob attending some of the worlds most prestigious training events in the UK, Europe and the USA.
Rob has lectured and taught around the UK on a range of subjects including aesthetics, implantology and minimal intervention dentistry. He has presented to the International Association of Dental Researchers in San Diego and is a consultant for dental companies.
Rob established Dovetail in 2008 and is the lead clinical director responsible for prosthetics, treatment planning and co-ordination. He has a particular interest in aesthetics and rehabilitation of failing teeth and mouths.
Rob is a member of The British Dental Association, The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentists, The Association of Dental Implantology (UK), The International Association of Minimal Intervention Dentistry and North East Private Dentists.
Rob and David first met as undergraduates at the Newcastle University Dental School in 1982, from where David Vivian qualified as a dental surgeon in 1988.
On qualification David returned to his native East Yorkshire to join a forward looking practice in Hull. Accepting a partnership in 1990, David helped make Newell, Pinder and Vivian one of Yorkshires most prestigious practices. The practice has now joined the James Hull Group. David continues to work part-time at the practice where he provides implant services as he does at practices in Gosforth, Cottingham, and Scarborough.
Rob and David have worked together on implant cases since 2002, their career paths and training have led to parallel but complimentary skills in the fields of aesthetic, restorative and implant dentistry.
Davids experience in dental implants stretches back over 15 years. His major training courses include training on prosthetic aspects of the Branemark system 1993 and the prestigious Eastman Step by Step Course 1996-1997.
David has been a member of the Association of Dental Implantology since 1996 and a member of the Society for Advancement in Anaesthesia in Dentistry since 1993. David has always been active within the British Dental Association and is currently president of the Yorkshire Branch.
