Our orthodontist
Dr Philip Barton – BDS, M Dent Sci, FDS RCS (Ed), MOrth RCS (Ed)
Dr Barton graduated top of his year as a dentist from Edinburgh University in 1988.
He commenced working as an orthodontist in 1989 and completed his training to become a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1991.
His GDC registration number is 63221.
In 1996 he graduated from the three year post-graduate orthodontic training programme at Liverpool University to become a specialist in Orthodontics (M Dent Sci/M Orth), and won the prestigious orthologic prize for the best treated patients.
In 1998 he left the hospital orthodontic service and moved to Shropshire to establish The Belmont Orthodontic Centre.
Philip is a registered Specialist in Orthodontics with The Royal College of Surgeons and the General Dental Council. He is also a member of The British Orthodontic Society. He is regularly invited to attend and participate in orthodontic meetings and courses.
Philip has a large and expanding private practice treating most patients with the discreet ceramic brackets and clear aligners. Ten years ago most of his private patients were children. Now with the increased awareness and acceptability of orthodontics amongst adults (combined with the discreet appliance systems), the majority of his patients are adults.
Our orthodontist is registered with The General Dental Council. Click on the link below to visit their website.
NOTE : New Practice Opening Hours from 1.4.2025 – 8.15am – 12.45pm – 1.30pm to 5.00pm – Monday to Friday