Mr Anoup Nandra
Principal DentistGDC No. 80842
BDS (U.Birm) Dip.MFGDP (UK) Dip.MJDF (RCS Eng) Dip.Imp.Dent. (UCL) MSc Implant Dentistry (UCLan) PGC.Med.Ed (U.Wlv) F.CGDent LLM (Cardiff) FDS (RCS Eng)
Principal Dental Surgeon
Dr Anoup Nandra is an experienced dental surgeon, practice principal and dento-legal expert witness with more than two decades of clinical experience. He is Principal Dentist at Edgbaston Dental Centre in Birmingham and Rock Dental in Wolverhampton, where his work spans general dentistry, implant dentistry, oral surgery, restorative treatment and conscious sedation.
Alongside his clinical practice, Anoup has a particular interest in professional standards, clinical governance, consent and the legal and ethical responsibilities of dental professionals. His career combines hands-on patient care with teaching, mentoring, leadership and medico-legal reporting.
He is a Fellow of the College of General Dentistry, a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and serves on the Council of the College of General Dentistry as Vice President and elected West Midlands Representative. He is also a member of the Birmingham Local Dental Committee.
Qualifications and Education
Anoup graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2002 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Since qualifying, he has continued to develop his knowledge and skills through a broad range of postgraduate qualifications in dentistry, implantology, education and law.
His postgraduate qualifications include MFGDP(UK), MJDF RCS(Eng), a Diploma in Implant Dentistry from University College London, awarded with Distinction, and an MSc in Implant Dentistry from the University of Central Lancashire. He also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education from the University of Wolverhampton.
Reflecting his interest in the legal and ethical aspects of dentistry, Anoup has completed the Cardiff University and Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate and holds a Master of Laws in Medical Law and Ethics from Cardiff University.
He has also achieved Fellowship of the College of General Dentistry and Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Professional Appointments
Anoup’s professional appointments reflect his involvement in clinical practice, education, leadership and professional representation.
As Principal Dentist at Rock Dental and Edgbaston Dental Centre, he has played a central role in developing clinical teams, expanding referral services and supporting multidisciplinary care. His work includes helping to build systems that support consistent clinical standards, good communication and patient-focused treatment planning.
He is also a National Mentor in dental implantology and conscious sedation, supporting other dentists in developing their clinical skills and confidence. Over the years, he has taught and mentored colleagues through a range of training providers and professional education settings.
In addition, Anoup has worked for many years as a dental expert witness, providing independent reports for legal firms in relation to dental treatment, consent, standard of care and clinical disputes.
Clinical Interests
Anoup’s main areas of clinical practice include:
- Dental implantology
- Oral surgery
- Restorative dentistry
- Full-mouth rehabilitation
- Conscious sedation
- Management of anxious patients
- Dento-legal assessment and reporting
He has trained in and worked with a number of implant systems, including Astra, Ankylos, Nobel Biocare, Straumann and DIO. His implant work includes both the surgical placement and restorative aspects of treatment, allowing him to assess and plan cases from diagnosis through to final restoration and long-term maintenance.
Anoup has a particular interest in treatment planning for more complex cases, especially where patients require a combination of restorative dentistry, implant treatment, oral surgery or sedation. He also has extensive experience in supporting nervous and anxious patients, using careful communication and conscious sedation where appropriate to help make treatment more manageable.
Teaching, Lecturing and Publications
Education has been an important part of Anoup’s professional career. He has lectured in the UK and internationally on topics including implant dentistry, restorative dentistry, clinical decision-making, ethics, communication and professional development.
He has delivered teaching for organisations and events including the West Midlands Deanery, Tipton Training, 3M, Dentistry Live and international dental conferences. He has also been involved in postgraduate dental education and mentoring for many years.
Anoup has published in respected dental journals, including the British Dental Journal and Primary Dental Journal, and has previously served on the Editorial Board of Young Dentist Magazine.
He also supports local professional development through a West Midlands study club, encouraging discussion, shared learning and collaboration between dental colleagues.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Anoup has been recognised for his contribution to dentistry, clinical care and professional development.
He was named in Private Dentistry’s Elite 20 in 2014 and was awarded Best Young Dentist Midlands at the Dentistry Awards in 2012. His clinical work has also been shortlisted at the Smile Awards.
The practices he leads have received recognition as finalists for Best Team and Best Practice, reflecting a wider commitment to team development, patient care and high standards across the dental setting.
Medico-Legal Work
Anoup has undertaken medico-legal work as a dental expert witness since 2007. He prepares approximately 25 expert reports each year and receives instructions from a range of solicitors and legal firms.
His expert witness work covers matters involving dental negligence, consent, implant dentistry, restorative dentistry, oral surgery, treatment planning and complex clinical disputes. His opinions are informed by his clinical experience, postgraduate legal training and understanding of professional standards in dentistry.
Anoup is trained through the Cardiff University and Bond Solon Expert Witness programme and aims to provide reports that are clear, balanced, evidence-based and accessible to both legal and clinical audiences.
Media
Anoup has appeared on ITV and BBC News discussing dentistry and patient care. His media contributions have included topics such as NHS dental access, children’s oral health, diet and dental disease, and broader issues affecting patients and the dental profession.
Outside of Dentistry
Away from clinical practice, Anoup enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He is a keen cricketer and continues to play for a local team at weekends.
He is also working on improving his golf handicap and remains a loyal supporter of Worcestershire County Cricket Club and Aston Villa FC.
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