University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - Furness General Hospital - Royal Lancaster Infirmary - Westmorland General Hospital :: Martin David Anderssohn, Honorary Associate Specialist in Orthodontics

Martin David Anderssohn, Honorary Associate Specialist in Orthodontics

Mr Martin David Anderssohn

Honorary Associate Specialist in Orthodontics, BDS, DDOrthRCPS

Professional Background

Mr Anderssohn gained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in 1979. He did specialist training from 1983-1985 at Newcastle Dental Hospital. In 1985 he obtained a specialist Diploma in Dental Orthopaedics from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (DDOrthRCPS) from Glasgow.

He is employed by Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Specialist and Special Care Dental Service.

Clinical Interests and Specialties

Mr Anderssohn has special interests in the following:

Treatment of children with malocclusion, particularly those who have special needs

Publications and Research

Anderssohn M D, Weston A (2013): Co-operative working to reduce need for repeat general anaesthetics and to aid treatment planning; a collaboration between Ophthalmic, Orthodontic, Community Dental Service, Radiographic, and Cleft Lip and Palate teams. Morecambe Bay Medical Journal

Professional Memberships

British Dental Association

British Orthodontic Society

European Orthodontic Society

North of England Odontological Society

Contact Details

Office telephone number: 01539 739764

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).