University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - Furness General Hospital - Royal Lancaster Infirmary - Westmorland General Hospital :: Paul Mallett, Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist and Technologist

Paul Mallett, Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist and Technologist

Mr Paul Mallett

Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist and Technologist, Healthcare Scientist and Laboratory Manager, BSc (Hons), FOTA, MIMPT, MDTA

Professional Background

Mr Mallett has a Bachelor of Science and Dental Technology (Hons).

After achieving this he studied for post graduate qualifications in Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Technology, Conservation Technology, Orthodontic Technology, Dental Technology.

He lectures at National and International conferences, Scientific Congress and seminars.

Clinical Interests and Specialties

Mr Mallett has specialist interests in Orthognathic Surgery Planning and Orthodontic Technology. He is also interested in fixed and removable Prosthodontics.

He has clinical interests in Maxillofacial Body Prosthetics.

Publications and Research

Mr Mallett has been published widely in Dental Technical journals, magazines and online.

Professional Memberships

Full Member of the Institute Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists

Chairman of the Orthodontic Technicans Association (UK)

Member of the Dental Technologists Association

Member of Polish Orthodontic Technicans Associations (PTTO)

Contact Details

Office telephone number: 01524 583410

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

Chief Executive's Blog - April 2019

April 18, 2019

Welcome to my new blog. Spring is definitely in the air and I’m therefore looking forward to the new financial year by focussing on a few things that are really important to me

Urgent Treatment Centre sees improved service

April 16, 2019

A number of improvements have taken place at the Urgent Treatment Centre at Westmorland General Hospital since coming under the leadership and management of UHMBT.

New equipment will improve efficiency of Biochemistry service

April 16, 2019

Over the past year the Pathology Department at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) has worked closely with its managed service contract provider Beckman Coulter UK to refresh all main automated equipment in the Biochemistry service at Furness General Hospital (FGH).