Pallant Orthodontics

Dr Alastair Smith

BDS, MFDS RCS, MSc, Morth RCS

Alastair studied dentistry at Bristol University. He then spent several years gaining a broad postgraduate education, working in both general practice and the hospital service. Hospital posts included Paediatric dentistry and Maxillofacial surgery. It is during this time that he successfully passed the Membership in Dental Surgery examination awarded by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

He undertook his postgraduate Orthodontic training at Guy’s Hospital, where he was awarded the degree of Master of Science in Orthodontics (King's College London) and Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Alastair is a registered specialist in Orthodontics with the General Dental Council. He is also a member of the British Dental Association, the British and European Orthodontic Societies, and the British Lingual Orthodontic Society. He is committed to postgraduate training and regularly attends courses and national conferences, at which he has contributed.

Alastair is particularly interested in incorporating the latest developments in appliance systems in his practice. He believes there are now viable treatment options that are acceptable to patients of all ages. He has considerable experience using less visible orthodontic appliances including lingual appliances and Invisalign.