Paul S. Wright

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Paul S. Wright
Born
Paul S. Wright

(1946-05-01) 1 May 1946 (age 73)
NationalityBritish
Medical career
ProfessionEmeritus Professor
FieldDentistry
Institutions Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry
Sub-specialties Prosthetics
ResearchRemovable prosthodontics

Paul S. Wright, (born 1 May 1946) [1] is the emeritus professor in prosthetic dentistry at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. [2] He also chair of the General Dental Council's, Specialist Dental Education Board. [3]

Prosthodontics, also known as dental prosthetics or prosthetic dentistry, is the area of dentistry that focuses on dental prostheses. It is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA), Royal College of Surgeons of England, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow, Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. The ADA defines it as "the dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes."

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Contents

He is also consulting editor on the European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry . [4]

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Education

In 1969 Wright graduated from The London Hospital Medical College Dental School. [5]

Career

Books

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References

  1. ↑ "Birthdays today". The Telegraph. 1 May 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2014. Prof Paul Wright, Professor of Prosthetic Dentistry, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of London, 2000–11, 67
  2. ↑ "Professor Paul S Wright". Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. Archived from the original on 23 April 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2014.Cite uses deprecated parameter |deadurl= (help)
  3. ↑ "Specialist Dental Education Board". General Dental Council. Archived from the original on 23 April 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2014.Cite uses deprecated parameter |deadurl= (help)
  4. ↑ "The Editorial Advisory Board". European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry - Dennis Barber Ltd. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "Fitness to practice panellists - dentist members: Paul S Wright". General Dental Council. Archived from the original on 24 April 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2014.Cite uses deprecated parameter |deadurl= (help)


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