University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - Furness General Hospital - Royal Lancaster Infirmary - Westmorland General Hospital :: David Fisher, Specialty Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

David Fisher, Specialty Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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

What's happening at the Trust

Trust launches travel campaign as part of War On Waste

August 21, 2019

Colleagues at UHMBT are being asked to think of ways to reduce travel costs as part of the War on Waste (WOW) campaign.

August 2019 Bank Holiday Pharmacy opening times

August 21, 2019

Opening times for the pharmacies in Morecambe Bay for the August bank holiday.

Community Eye Care Service provides nearly 16,000 appointments closer to home

August 20, 2019

Thanks to hospital and community staff working more closely together, thousands of patients who would have previously had to come into hospital for their eye care have had their appointments at local opticians.

Medical Director pays tribute to staff as he moves on to new post

August 16, 2019

The Medical Director of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) has paid tribute to colleagues as he prepares to move on to a challenging new job.