Luke Savva

BSc(Hons), BDS(Hons), Dip.MJDF, MFDS RCSEd, MSc, PGDip (Imp Dent), PGDipEd, FHEA
GDC Number: 277253

PRINCIPAL DENTIST

Luke joined the team at Shakespeare Drive in 2018 having previously worked in Derby and Tamworth. After working for several years as an associate, Luke became the owner of Shakespeare Drive Dental Centre in 2022. Luke enjoys providing a wide range of general dental treatments to patients and is particularly fond of root canal treatments, dental implants, and complex rehabilitation cases. 


He believes that teeth should be for life and takes a great interest in helping older patients keep their natural teeth as healthy as possible. He is also involved in testing new dental materials and techniques for a leading brand (3M ESPE).


He completed an MSc in Restorative Dentistry at the University of Birmingham and received dental implant training under the mentorship of specialist dentists in Balsall Common. He completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Implant Dentistry with the Cambridge Academy of Implantology, also with Distinction. With an interest in dental education, Luke works at Birmingham Dental Hospital on Mondays, teaching final year dental students on their clinics. He has just completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education at the University of Leeds.


Luke is married to Jas, who is also a dentist. He supports Derby County and enjoys country walks and spending time in the garden.


Academic Qualifications:

  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (Integrated)
  • BDS (Hons) Dentistry (Graduate Entry)
  • MSc (Distinction) Restorative Dentistry
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Implant Dentistry (Distinction)




Professional Qualifications and Memberships:

 

  • Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties (Royal College of Surgeons England)
  • Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (MFDS RCSEd)
  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

 



Awards and Prizes:

• UK Dental Undergraduate Award (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow)- 2018

• The Restorative Dentistry Award (University of Central Lancashire)- 2018

• The Health and Professionalism Award (University of Central Lancashire)- 2018

• The British Dental Association (North Western Branch) Award (University of Central Lancashire)- 2018

• The John Shire Memorial Prize (University of Essex)-2014

• The GlaxoSmithKline Award (University of Essex)- 2012

 


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