Welcome
Welcome to my website, which has been constructed to help you understand the services I offer as a Specialist in Periodontics (Periodontist).
What is a Periodontist?
My areas of special interest include the treatment of advanced periodontal disease, aesthetic periodontal treatment and the replacement of missing teeth with dental implants. Treatments may include correcting an uneven gum line, covering unsightly exposed tooth roots following gum recession, assisting cosmetic dentists with dental rehabilitations and the reconstruction of damaged gum and bone prior to the insertion of dental implants. I currently hold clinics in two specialist practices and for a list see 'Contact'. Please contact me should you require further information.
Clifford R. Nissen B.D.S., F.D.S.R.C.P.S., D.R.D.R.C.S. Specialist in Periodontics Implant Surgeon General Dental Council registration number 55390
A periodontist is a dental specialist who has received additional training in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal (gum) diseases. Usually a patient would be referred to a periodontist by their own dentist, however you don't need to be referred to see a periodontist.
Outline of services
I provide a full periodontal and implant service including initial diagnosis and treatment planning, surgical and non-surgical therapy, post-therapeutic monitoring and implant placement and restoration for single or multiple units. I endeavour to keep both patients and their dentists fully informed of treatment progress and welcome the opportunity to work in association with referring practices.Potted history
I graduated from Newcastle University in 1981 and went on to various appointments within university dental departments. Through general hospital environments I acquired experience in Oral & Maxillofacial surgery and from here I lectured in periodontology for six years at the Universty of Dundee before moving to Germany. I ran my own private practice between 1993 - 2000 in Heidelberg and provided specialist periodontal and implant services to a number of private practices in Munich, Germany before returning to the United Kingdom in 2001.Post graduate education
I believe strongly in continuing education and have attended, and continue to attend, numerous instructional courses in Europe and the United States, including:
Surgical implant placement and
Periodontal Microsurgery.
I also lecture on various aspects of periodontal and implant therapy.
