Meet Your Dentist: Ian Mills
Ian Mills
IMPLANTOLOGIST
GDC Number: 62220
PhD, B.D.S. (Glasg.), FFGDP (UK), FCGDent, FDS RCPS (Glasg.), FICD, FHEA, Dip Imp Dent RCS (Eng.)
Ian Mills is a highly experienced implantologist who has been involved with dental implants since 1999.
During that period, he has placed over 3,500 implants and carried out all aspects of implant treatment, including advanced procedures such as bone grafting and sinus surgery.
Gold Standard award in implant dentistry
Ian has undertaken extensive postgraduate training in implant dentistry. In 2008, he was awarded the prestigious Diploma in Implant Dentistry and a higher certificate in Advanced Implant Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He is one of only a handful of implantologists to hold this prestigious qualification, which is widely recognised as the Gold Standard award in implant dentistry in the UK.
Fellowship of the Faculty of General Dental Practice
Ian has worked at Peninsula Dental School since it was established in 2007 and is closely involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate education. He gained his Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy in 2016 in recognition of his contribution to education in dentistry. Ian is also actively involved in research and was awarded a PhD in 2018 for research into “Person-Centred Care in General Dental Practice”. His current research interests include dental recruitment and retention in rural areas and mental health and wellness in dentistry. He has published over 30 academic papers in peer-reviewed journals and writes regularly for various dental journals.
Fellowship and Life Membership of the Association of Dental Implantology
Ian teaches and lectures regularly on the subject of implantology, and in 2023 was awarded a Fellowship and Life Membership of the Association of Dental Implantology. Ian’s contribution to UK dentistry has also been recognised by his peers through the award of the College Medal from the College of General Dentistry in 2021 and the Fellowship Medal from the British Dental Association in 2023.
Implant Articles
Dental Implant Procedure – Everything You Need To Know
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Travelling abroad for dental implants
Think twice before travelling abroad for dental implants Are you thinking of travelling abroad for dental implants? Before you book your flight, take a look at the risks. With 'cheap' options available, you might be tempted to combine a holiday with some ‘low-cost’...
Dentures or implants? Which is right for you?
When you need to replace one or more missing teeth, TDP offers you several treatment options, the most popular of which are dentures and dental implants. Which one is best for you will depend on a number of factors, including your personal preference, remaining teeth,...