Lincoln Orthodontics

Dr Matthew Clare

DDS, MOrth RCS (EDIN), MFDS RCS (EDIN), BDS BSc (HONS)

GDC reg. no. 72274

I love orthodontic treatment because it combines art and science in equal measure. There is only one thing more satisfying to me than creating someone’s perfect smile – and that is seeing the look on their face when you show them the finished result! My mother was a nurse at Great Ormond Street Childrens’ Hospital and my father was an artist, so being an orthodontist seemed like the most natural thing in the world to me! I love my job and I love working with the wonderful team I have been proud to create around me over the last 15 years in Lincoln. Above all, I value being able to contribute positively to people’s lives.

Professionally, since qualifying in 1996 at Guy's Hospital in London, I have undertaken many years of study, including Specialist Orthodontic training in Bristol, where I held the post of Specialist Registrar in Orthodontics at the teaching hospital for three years. I have presented lectures both nationally and abroad but I now concentrate just on clinical cases, as that is where my real passion lies.

When I’m not in work, I enjoy playing spending time with my wife and twin children – ideally either playing tennis or skiing with my family.

All of our professional staff exceed their GDC requirements. The highlights over the past three years for our Dental Professionals include:

• GDC requirements and protecting patients' personal information
• 2-day 'invitation only' visit to the Incognito lingual braces headquarters in Germany
• Working as a trainer for an Orthodontic Therapist associated with the University of Warwick
• Custom prescription and fitting of Sports Gum Shields
• Complex multi-disciplinary cases integrating the roles of orthodontics, implants, crowns and bridges
• Laser surgery course for gum remodelling
• 2-day international meeting with speakers, and leaders in adult smile design aesthetics, from Italy, America, Spain and the UK
• National Invisalign meeting introducing the latest developments in this market leading clear aligner therapy
• British Orthodontics Society annual 3-day conference, Edinburgh

Professional memberships

• British Orthodontic Society
• British Dental Association
• American Association of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
• World Federation of Orthodontics