Russell is Inspired’s Associate Dentist and joined us earlier this year. Russell graduated in 2020 from the Peninsula Dental School, where he was mentored by one of Inspired’s practice owners Dr Andre Faro-Leite. Despite the difficulties inherent to practising day-to-day dentistry during COVID-19 restrictions, Russell successfully completed his foundation year in dentistry at a practice...
Many people ask, what the difference between Invisalign® and fixed braces is when it comes to tooth movement. Aren’t they both orthodontic appliances? Yes, they absolutely are and the final outcome of straighter teeth should be the same for both options (unless you have been told there is a preferred option from a clinical point...
Here at Inspired, we fully utilise our orthodontic treatment coordinators to offer our patients dedicated support throughout their orthodontic treatment with us. A dental orthodontic treatment coordinator is a crucial member of our practice’s workflow and patient journey, facilitating communication between the clinicians, patients, and administrative staff. Our orthodontic coordinators act as liaisons, ensuring that...
Let’s weigh things up… Every year, thousands of people consider travelling abroad for complex and cosmetic dental treatments such as dental implants or veneers. Dental practices abroad often advertise as being much cheaper than the UK, but there is a reason for that. It is really important that people understand why before they embark on...
What is periodontitis? Periodontitis (or periodontal disease) is a bacterial infection and chronic inflammation of the soft tissues, ligaments and bones that surround and support your teeth, collectively known as the periodontium. Periodontal disease is considered by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as one of the most significant global problems of oral disease, with the...
Composite bonding (also known as edge bonding) has become extremely popular with patients over recent years as it offers a fantastic solution for minor damage or gaps between teeth. Composite bonding can be used on a variety of clinical situations to correct minor aesthetic issues such as chipping, small spaces between teeth or to disguise...
What is a dental nurse? A dental nurse is an integral member of the dental team, providing chairside assistance and support to our wonderful dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists. All of our fantastic dental nurses here at Inspired Dental Care make it their number one priority to offer reassurance and comfort to our patients...
As many of you already know two of our incredible patients Adam and Charlie decided to take on the tremendous challenge of rowing 3000 miles across the Atlantic in the ‘world’s toughest rowing race’! Here at Inspired Dental Care we were absolutely thrilled to be a sponsor and help them with their fundraising target raising...
We would like to introduce you to one of our principal dentists, Dr André Faro Leite LMD (Portugal), DIP DENT IMP RCSED, MSC Implant Dentistry (Warwick), PgCert Orthodontics (Warwick), AFHEA. “I’ve been a principal dentist here at Inspired for nearly 6 years now. My favourite parts of my job are placing implants and orthodontics. I...
Today we would like to introduce you to Charlotte (aka Char). Char has recently started with us as an apprentice Dental Nurse. She has 10 months experience elsewhere under her belt and we are so excited to see what the future holds for her. “I have recently started at inspired dental care as an apprentice...
