Upen Patel
BDS, AHEA, MFDS RCSEd, FDS (Rest Dent) RCSEng, PhD
Associate Clinical Professor & Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
Birmingham Dental Hospital & University of Birmingham
Dr Patel qualified as a dentist from the University of Birmingham in 2006 and after completing vocational training and a maxillofacial senior house officer job, returned to the University as a Clinical Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry.
Upen’s research focuses on the application and the effects of therapeutic ultrasound on the repair mechanisms of the dental pulp. His other research interests are in education, specifically assessment and feedback in clinical education and clinically, digital imaging of the oral cavity and rapid prototyping of removable prostheses.
His clinical interests are within the field of restorative dentistry and with a particular interest in the management of tooth loss and the rehabilitation of edentulous mouths with prostheses stabilised with titanium implants.
Upen takes great pride and enjoyment in the teaching of dentistry to his students with the goal of producing safe, responsible and efficient professional graduates.