Dr Martin Chan began his private specialist practice in 1997, and has attracted patient referrals from hundreds of general dentists and doctors, as well as other dental and medical specialists across the Yorkshire region and beyond

Dr Chan is regarded as an expert in Restorative Dentistry and the associated specialities of Prosthodontics, Periodontics and Endodontics. He is registered on four of the General Dental Council's Specialist lists. He has devoted his career to the pursuit of clinical excellence and practices specialist dentistry at the highest level, both in the hospital service and in private practice. He has lectured and published numerous articles at national and international level and is a respected authority in his field.

A referral to Dr Chan for specialist advice and treatment has helped countless numbers of patients in Leeds Bradford and Yorkshire regain their oral health and function, improve their quality of life and self-confidence and transform their smiles.

Specialist advice and treatment are available in the following areas:-
Restorative dentistry (treatment of diseased, injured, worn or abnormal teeth)

Cosmetic dentistry (improving dental appearance using the latest minimally invasive techniques)
Dental Implants (the use of titanium dental implants to help replace missing teeth)
Prosthodontics(replacement of missing teeth, supporting gum and bone with fixed bridges or removable dentures)
Periodontics (treatment of the gums, tooth roots and supporting bone)
Endodontics (treatment of the dental pulp and root treatments)Dr Chan welcomes new referrals.

Most people who attend their local dentist regularly, receive a high standard of dental care and suffer few problems. However, there are still many people who, for a variety of reasons, have significant dental or periodontal (gum) problems that are difficult or too challenging to treat effectively in general dental practice.

It is now considered good practice for general dentists to refer patients, with the more complex dental problems, to registered specialists or consultants. Referrals may be for a second opinion and/or specialist dental treatment. This commonly happens in general medical practice and has now become the norm in general dental practice.

The General Dental Council (GDC) is the organisation which regulates dental professionals in the United Kingdom and its purpose is to protect the public. All dentists must be registered with the GDC to work in the UK.

The GDC maintains the General Dentists Register and in addition holds lists of dental specialists. These Specialist Lists enable patients to identify registered dentists who have met certain requirements and been given the right by the GDC to call themselves a 'specialist'.  Any registered dentist can work in a particular branch of dentistry (such as orthodontics or oral surgery), but only those on the GDC's Specialist Lists can call themselves a 'specialist'.

Registered dentists must apply for registration on the Specialist Lists and entry is only granted if a dentist meets certain minimum standards of training. The routes for entry are determined by European and GDC regulations.

Here are some of the specialties relevant to this web site:-

Endodontics
Concerned with the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the tooth root, dental pulp, and surrounding tissue.

Periodontics
Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders (infections and inflammatory) of the gums and other structures around the teeth

Prosthodontics
Replacement of missing teeth and the associated soft and hard tissues by prostheses (crowns, bridges, dentures) which may be fixed or removable, or may be supported and retained by implants.

Restorative Dentistry
Deals with the restoration of diseased, injured, or abnormal teeth to normal function. Includes all aspects of Endodontics, Periodontics and Prosthodontics.

Dr Chan welcomes Leeds Bradford and Yorkshire private referrals for either advice only or advice and treatment in the fields of Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics and Implant Dentistry.

Following your referral, your patients will be contacted and invited to arrange a mutually convenient appointment for an initial consultation. At the consultation a thorough history, examination and assessment will be carried out and a diagnosis made.   The various treatment alternatives will be discussed in an informative and objective manner.

A comprehensive report will be prepared for the patient, highlighting the treatment options available and any associated costs.  A separate technical report will be prepared for the referring dentist.   The patient will be advised to continue with their regular dental care at your practice and will be discharged once specialist treatment has been completed or kept under long term review, as appropriate.

The referring dentist will be kept informed about the progress of any treatment and the recommended after care.

If you would like to make an inquiry then please contact us or refer directly to Dr Chan at The Yorkshire Clinic.   A standard referral proforma may be downloaded if you wish and either sent via e-mail or post.  Any relevant study models or radiographs can be sent prior to referral or sent with the patient, if you feel appropriate.

We hope to be of assistance to you in the management and care of your patients in the future.