Stephen graduated from Leeds University in 1979 moving immediately into general practice. In 1982 he gained his Masters degree in Conservation at the Eastman Dental Institute, London. With this qualification, Stephen coupled a post as lecturer in the Restorative Department at the University of Sheffield, with setting up his own practice in Dronfield, Sheffield. In 1990 Stephen gave up his lecturing post to concentrate on his practice.

Stephen has accepted endodontic and restorative referrals since 1985 and is a recognised endodontic specialist.

Stephen has been involved in postgraduate education in the Trent region for 20 years, running regular lectures, seminars and practical courses.

In 2002 he received referrals from over 300 dentists and hospital consultants for endodontic, restorative and implant therapy.

Andre graduated from Sheffield in 1991. After completing his vocational training, Andre worked for six years in general practice in the NHS, then later in private referral practices.

He obtained his DGDP(UK) in 1995 and MGDS RCS(Eng) in 1999 ­ all by examination!

A previous FGDP(UK) Diploma Tutor and now contributing author of the MILD distance learning modules, Andre has been actively involved in the development of primary care postgraduate education for six years.

Whilst continuing to work in a primary care setting, some of this time is spent treating patients referred by regional consultants for challenging periodontal, restorative and endodontic problems as part of complex orthodontic/surgical treatment modalities.