David recently joined our practice as an Associate. Having qualified in Australia in 2002, David worked in one of Sydney's top private dental surgeries during which time he won the Nobel Biocare Young Clinicians' Award in 2005. In 2006, he relocated to New York where he spent the next 4 years undertaking full time postgraduate study in implant dentistry with the world renowned Dr Dennis Tarnow at New York University (NYU), in the Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry.

In addition to his clinical work on implants he was able also to complete a Masters thesis in Biomaterials and Biomimetics while he was studying at NYU. His research mainly focused on dental implant surfaces as well as grafting technologies.

Since arriving in England late last year, David has taken up residence in the second surgery Michael installed in his practice which had lain empty for most of the last three years, waiting for the 'right individual'.

David is building up his work in the south east, working additionally in private referral practices in Ashford, Kent, and in Putney, focusing on providing a service for periodontology and implant dentistry.

David claims he has wanted to be a dentist for as long as he can remember. 'I lost my front tooth as a child in a sporting accident and wore a partial denture for the next nine years until I could have an implant. So I guess I grew up dreaming about the day I could have an implant', he says. Towards the end of high school David did work experience in a dental surgery and loved it. Since then his career has been focused around dental implantology.

Having been through implant treatment himself, David is well placed to empathize with his patients and explain the procedure from firsthand experience.

Linda joined Michael Norton in 1997 as his personal assistant, practice manager and practice nurse. Today she dedicates her time solely to running the practice which involves all the day-to-day administration of the surgery, patient liaison, and of course acting as Michael's P.A.

Linda is also a qualified dental radiographer and together with Michael takes all conventional x-rays and CT scans and ensures that the practice is fully compliant with current regulations. Patient safety is her primary concern in this respect.

Linda is the first point of contact for the patient and will arrange for your preliminary consultation with Michael. Linda has the understanding and knowledge to answer a majority of questions relating to your individual treatment plan. If you have further questions you can e-mail Linda. She can clarify what a dental implant is, the procedures involved, and explain your sedation options, which will be administered by one of our Consultant Anaesthetists.

Linda can always help to allay any general apprehension and no matter what the problem, she will always take the time to ensure everything is clear and the patient is at ease.

Linda has one son Dominic.