Lecturer profile | Ollie qualified from Newcastle University with honours in 2005, winning numerous awards pertaining to clinical and academic dentistry. He worked in general practice for 13 years, training extensively in restorative and implant dentistry, before moving to Newcastle University where he is currently teaching and undertaking research into the costs and benefits of the alternatives to amalgam. He is lead of the undergraduate crown and bridge course and the final year restorative clinic, and is the Deputy Degree Programme Director of the implant diploma. Ollie has also been heavily involved in postgraduate education external to the University for a number of years, including lecturing at the prestigious Kois Center in Seattle, where he is a graduate, whilst maintaining a small commitment to general practice. Ollie is past elected Chairman of North East Private Dentists, a role which he held for five years, before stepping down to the role of vice chairman when embarking on his new role at Newcastle University. |