Mr David Fisher
Specialty Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, BDS, MFDS RCPS.
Professional Background
Mr Fisher graduated from the University of Liverpool in 1998 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).
He became a Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at Glasgow in 2002 (MFDS RCPS).
As a specialty doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for UHMBT, he works from both Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Westmorland General Hospital sites.
Professional Memberships
British Dental Association
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
British Association of Oral Surgeons
Oral and Maxillofacial Glossary
Cutaneous Malignancy - A cancerous growth on your skin
Dentinogenesis Imperfecta - Genetic disorder that causes clear or discoloured teeth
Dentoalveolar - Teeth structure and supporting sockets within the mouth
Endodontics - Study and treatment of the mouth's tissues (pulp)
GDP - This stands for General Dental Practioner, the dentist who you see regularly
Hypodontia - Missing teeth due to their failure to develop
Malocclusion - Misalignment of upper and lower when mouth is closed
Maxillofacial - Conditions that affect the jaw and face
Odontological - Scientific study of prevention and cure of diseases of teeth and tissues
Orthodontics - Dentistry treatment concerned with jaw and teeth alignment
Orthognathic Surgery - Surgery to correct conditions of the jaw and face
Periodontology - Study and treatment of the gums
Prosthodontics - Restoration of teeth through fixed or removable implants, such as dentures or crowns
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ) - Pain and restricted movement of the jaw
