Dr Patel's Story
Dr Biraj Patel is an American Trained Endodontist. He received his dental degree (BDS) from the University of Birmingham, (United Kingdom) , He then worked in private practice and as Speciality Dentist in Restorative Dentistry at the Birmingham Dental Hospital/University of Birmingham.
Dr Patel was selected from over 250 highly qualified applicants in the U.S.A and globally to undertake his US specialist training in Endodontics at the world renowned University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) earning his certificate and Master (MS).
During his career, he has trained and worked with world leaders in the field of endodontics.
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Upon completion of his endodontic training he worked in specialist endodontic practices in the USA. He has chosen to return to London and join the prestigious Harley Street Center of Endodontics.
Dr Patel is a Board Certified Endodontist, only about 23% of Endodontists in the USA are board certified. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics (ABE).
ABE Diplomate status is awarded to qualified endodontists who have demonstrated diagnostic skill, clinical proficiency, and professional judgment of a level that promotes the highest quality of care for patients.
The board certification process is a rigorous process that involves many hours of dedication and commitment and typically takes 3+ years post qualification to achieve.
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Dr Patel has presented and won awards at multiple international conferences and is an author of numerous scientific publications. During his residency, he was actively involved in research and won awards at the American Association of Endodontics meeting for his Oral Research Presentation. He was an author of the publication: COVID-19: Implications for Clinical Dental Care in the Journal of Endodontics, which received international recognition.
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Furthermore, he serves as a reviewer for several journals and is part of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Journal of Endodontics. He continues to publish in endodontic literature as well as
holding an Adjunct Professor position in the Department of Endodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (USA). He is involved in training of future endodontists and lectures internationally.
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Dr Patel is also active on social media, and a sample of his work is available to view on Instagram - @rootcanalspecialist
Awards and Positions of Responsibility
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Board Certified Endodontist- American Board of Endodontics.
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Reviewer for Journal of Endodontics & Scientific Advisory Board
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Reviewer for Frontiers in Dental Medicine
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Reviewer for Brazilian Oral Research
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British Dental Association- Young Dentist Committee
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2015 European Society of Endodontics- Barcelona, Spain -Recognition of excellence for clinical poster presentation
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2021 American Association of Endodontics (AAE)- Oral Research
Award- 1st Position
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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh - Research
bursary
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Nominated for University of Birmingham GDP Prize
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Nominated for BDA Student Clinician prize
Education
University of Birmingham
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Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
University of Texas
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Cert in Endodontics
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MS In Endodontics
(US Specialist Training)
RCS(Eng)
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MJDF RCS(Eng)
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MEndo RCS(Eng)
American Board of Endodontics
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Diplomate of American Board of Endodontics.
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