ORAL IMPLANTS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Specialist in Oral Surgery
Peter Young is widely recognised as an experienced dentist and implant dentist in the UK
He has been providing dental implant treatment for 33 years.
Peter is consulted for second opinions, complex surgical extractions, apicectomies, bone grafts and wisdom tooth extractions.
Peter first qualified in 1981 from Manchester University Dental School and then undertook five years hospital training in oral surgery and prosthodontic dentistry. He has trained in implant dentistry in the United Kingdom, Germany and Sweden.
Peter worked for 10 years at Manchester Dental Hospital in their implant clinic.
He was awarded a PhD based on implant dentistry and bone grafting in the specialty of oral & maxillofacial surgery.
In 2002, Peter was recognised by the General Dental Council as a Specialist in Oral Surgery.
Peter is involved throughout every stage of your treatment and always ensures that patients understand what is involved. Peter and his team take great pride in their strong reputation for their caring approach, excellent cosmetic and long-term results and happy patients.
Peter's outside interests: include football - fly fishing in the UK and abroad, playing the guitar and cooking.
Peter Young is recognised as a leading implant surgeon in the UK.
He has gained a national and international reputation for providing excellent cosmetic dental implant treatment in a friendly professional manner.
Peter qualified in 1981 from Manchester University Dental School and then underwent five years' hospital training in oral surgery and prosthodontic dentistry. He has undergone training in implant dentistry in the United Kingdom, Germany and Sweden.
Peter worked for 10 years at Manchester Dental Hospital in the implant clinic. Following 6 years' study, teaching and research into implants and bone grafting, he was awarded his Doctorate (PhD) in Implantology and Bone Grafting, in the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery. He is one of the very few implant surgeons in the UK with a doctorate in this field. Many dentists in the north west of England refer patients to him at his Cheshire practice for oral surgery and oral implantology. Peter has placed over 4,000 implants in the 23 years he has conducted this treatment. In addition he has performed over 3,000 bone graft procedures.
In 2002, Peter was recognised by the General Dental Council as a Specialist in Oral Surgery.
Peter is also a respected lecturer in this important field of Dentistry throughout the UK and abroad. He currently teaches post graduate dentists in his role as a Senior Lecturer in Oral Implantology and Clinical Tutor for the MSc in Implant Dentistry at UCLAN, University of Central Lancashire, based in Preston.
He has taught many dentists how to carry out implant dentistry.
Jill first qualified as a dental hygienist at the University Dental Hospital of Manchester in 1989, and she has worked at the practice since 1991.
Jill is our registered Practice Manager, responsible for ensuring the practice regulations, policies, and staff training are up to date, and meet all the requirements for the Care Quality Commission inspections. A member of the British Dental Hygienist Association, Jill regularly attends meetings to ensure her skills are updated and are at the leading edge of developments in dental hygiene.
Outside of work Jill is a keen runner and walker and enjoys cooking
Leanne joined the practice in April 2022, having previously worked in an NHS dentist for 14 years, Leanne qualified as a dental nurse in 2007.
Outside of work Leanne enjoys spending time with her family.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Dental Hygienists Association
Melanie is a member of the Dental Hygienists Association and attends annual Scientific and Regional meetings in order to keep her hygienist skills up to date.
Steve is our main dental technician and is based at his dental laboratory located close to the clinic. He has worked closely with Peter for almost 30 years. Steve has been making bespoke crowns, bridges and implant restorations for twenty years, and as a result has a wealth of experience in this important skilled area of dentistry. For the very best cosmetic results we usually recommend visiting Steve at his dental laboratory. Steve uses the latest digital CAD and shade matching technology to provide the correct match to your surrounding teeth and has plays a major role in our implant successes.