By Clifton Wan, Associate Dentist, Abbots Lodge Dental Practice
As dentists, we strive to achieve the best results possible and feasible for every patient. One of my favourite hobbies is learning more about dentistry, new techniques, adaptations of existing ones, new treatment philosophies and protocols. This is so that when I see a patient, I can visualise all the available options that would be relevant or can be offered. We spend time assessing and planning treatment and have invested heavily in the best diagnostic tools to help support each decision made. There are multiple options to treat most scenarios and it is rewarding to find the right mix of treatment modalities to suit an individual.
It is also rewarding to be recognised for your work! In 2024, I submitted one of our dental implant and composite bonding cases to the Clinical Dentistry Awards where the focus was on clinical excellence and treatment outcomes. Hundreds of submissions are made every year and are whittled down by a judging panel of leading dental professionals. A select few are shortlisted to be up for an award that was announced at a ceremony in October.
I entered one of my cases into the Dental Implants category. Our lovely patient had unfortunately sustained a fall and fractured her front tooth which needed to be removed. We were able to place a dental implant at the same time as the tooth being removed and provided her with a new tooth on the same day! After the healing period, this was replaced with a more resilient porcelain crown combined with some composite bonding to improve the shape and size of her other front teeth. It is only after thorough examination and discussion of all the available options that she was able to decide on the treatment best suited to her needs and that could also simultaneously solve some of the other issues she had with her smile. Our patient was delighted with the results!
The case was judged as one of the best in category and commended as a Finalist in the awards which is of course a huge honour. Unfortunately, we did not win on the day but it’s reassuring to know our day to day practices stand shoulder to shoulder with the best in the country.
At Abbots Lodge and Ferring Dental Practices, we have a team of passionate and dedicated dentists who take immense pride in their work. Between us, we have a wide range of experience and expertise to be able to provide all types of dental treatment from general preventative
maintenance to smile makeovers, dental implants and advanced restorative procedures.
Why not book in a consultation today and see how we can help.