Mr Leon Bassi, Dip DT, Dip DH, Dip Paed Dent (DT) RCS Edin, FHEA, MDTFed

Profile

Leon graduated with distinction as both a Dental Therapist and Dental Hygienist from Queen Mary University (Bart’s) and the London Dental School, receiving academic and clinical prizes. Since graduation, Leon has worked within Community and Hospital services as well as Specialist Private practice – Leon also provides treatment under inhalation sedation within the hospital setting and private practice in consultant led services.

Leon has presented scientific Poster presentations at both national and international level. His research interest is using the ICCMS caries prevention tool kit with the primary dentition. Leon has another research interest; child anxiety and the impact of this on sedation services.

Leon is an active member of BSDHT – Leon has previously held the position of London regional rep for BSHDT, elected council member and Elected council member to executive team of the BSDHT. Leon now sits on the publication committee for BSDHT and the newly formed DIB group.

Leon currently splits his time between academia and clinical practice in both the private and hospital setting. He has nurtured strong relationships with industry partners. Leon was recently awarded a research grant to research caries diagnosis awareness amongst dental professionals.

Leon is a external examiner for the Royal college of surgeons and Portsmouth University. Leon has published in peer reviewed journals for the BSDHT. Leon is a visiting lecturer for Health Education England where he provides CPD for dentists and dental therapists.

Centre: Dental Public Health and Primary Care

Teaching

Undergraduate teaching of BDS, BSc Oral Health, Dip Dental Therapy students, Post graduate DDClint Paediatric students. 

Research

Research Interests:

Dental caries management amongst dental therapists. Dental Fear and Anxiety in relation to Inhalation sedation for Pediatric patients.