Michael, a member of Mensa, graduated from Glasgow University in 2002 and in the same year published a research paper on Oral MRSA in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. He became a partner of the practice in 2006 and gained his MFGDP post graduate qualification from the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners in 2007.
Michael has a special interest in innovative dentistry including Invisalign invisible orthodontics, smile makeovers, metal free crowns and dental implantology. He is keen on continual professional development and has attended many relevant post-graduate courses including those held in Harley Street. In 2005, Michael completed an intensive implantology course in the influential Medical Faculty in Boston, USA. Since then he has had a 99% success rate with dental implant placements. He is now embarking on a Masters degree in Aesthetic Dental Implantology at the new Postgraduate Dental Institute at the University of Central Lancashire.
Although having a nice smile is very important to one's appearance, Michael realised that balance and facial harmony must also be achieved. Since 2005, Michael has attended many facial rejuvenation courses in Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham and London and has become fully certified and indemnified for the uses of popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures. In this field, Michael has a special interest in Advanced Botox to correct not only typical frown and forehead lines, but more complex lines around the mouth and neck. He has also mastered the art of using fillers whereby lips and cheeks can be enhanced and fine lines removed.
In 2007, he was invited to join Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group. He now performs a wide variety of dental and facial cosmetic procedures including laser treatment and chemical peels in their clinics across Scotland.
Michael is the youngest Dental Practice Inspector in Scotland for the NHS Forth Valley Health Board which involves inspecting other dental practices and ensuring current guidelines are met. He is also a committee member of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners West of Scotland Division. Between 2008 and 2010, he was involved with the General Practitioner's Sub Committee and Local Dental Committee, which involved representing fellow dentists regarding negotiations with relevant NHS and government bodies.
In 2007, Michael was short-listed for the prestigious "Best Young Dentist in Scotland" award for his achievements in dentistry.
