Excellence is
my objective

Qualifications

Built on strong foundations

Postgraduate

Master of Dental Surgery — Merit

University of Leeds, 2016–2023

MDS
A Levels

Chemistry, Biology, Maths & Business

King Edward VII Language College, Sheffield, 2016

GCSEs

King Edward VII Language College

Sheffield, 2014

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Verifiable CPD hours across 15 categories
September 2025 – March 2026

  • Restorative
  • Medical Emergencies
  • Oral Cancer
  • Legal & Ethics
  • Paediatrics
  • Periodontics
  • Radiography
  • Digital & AI
  • Infection Control
  • Medico-legal
  • Safeguarding
  • Practice Management
  • Endodontics
  • Orthodontics
  • Tooth Whitening
Achievements

Beyond the clinic

dentalbee.co.uk

Founded a blog exploring AI and innovation in modern dentistry

2023 Visit blog

Gold Duke of Edinburgh

Completed the highest level of the DofE award programme

2016

National Citizen Service

Community leadership programme building teamwork and social responsibility

2015
Self-Assessment

Honest about where I stand

A transparent self-evaluation of my clinical confidence levels as I return to practice.

Restorative

Composites, crowns, bridges
92%

Cosmetic

Veneers, composite bonding
75%

Oral Surgery

Extractions
82%

Endodontics

Root canal treatment
96%

Periodontics

BSP/S3 guidelines
98%

Oral Cancer Screening

Head & neck examination
65%

Radiography

IRR/IRMER compliant
95%

Paediatric

Children's dentistry
65%

Anxious Patient Management

Empathy & communication
97%

These are honest self-assessments. I believe the same transparency I bring to patient relationships should apply to how I present my own abilities.

Why work with me?

Practices thrive on
meaningful relationships

Dr Ali Vatan

The best clinical outcomes grow from genuine relationships. When patients trust their dentist, they follow through on care plans and come back because they want to. I am committed to technically excellent work delivered with honesty, warmth, and real understanding — because investing in people is what makes a practice thrive.

Get in touch
Contact

Let’s talk

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