Dr Andy Stafford BDS MSc. (Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry)GDC 79434
BDS MSc (Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry)
Clinical Director
BDS Newcastle 2001
MSc. Manchester 2014
Dr.Andy Stafford BDS MSc. Is Director and co-founder of The Cosmetic Dental Clinic working across the Newcastle and Durham clinics offering a full range of Cosmetic, Orthodontic, Reconstructive, and technologically advanced dental treatments. His passion is for using advanced dental technology for faster, more accurate, more aesthetic dental solutions. This includes single tooth to full mouth dental implant reconstructions, extensively damaged full mouth repairs, and cosmetic solutions such as veneers, tooth whitening, and Invisalign tooth straightening. He has over 18 years of experience of high end cosmetic dentistry and always aims to treat his patients in a relaxed and friendly manner.
Dr Stafford graduated from Newcastle University Dental School in 2001. Since then he has worked in a number of successful private dental practices and managed a chain of successful tooth whitening clinics across the North of England. In 2006 he established The Cosmetic Dental Clinic with Dr. Darren Cannell and more recently the establishment of The Cosmetic Dental Clinic Durham in 2018.
Dr. Stafford is committed to constantly updating his dental skills and in 2014 gained a Masters degree (with distinction) in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry from the University of Manchester. His dissertation looked into the success of CAD/CAM materials produced using the CEREC system, one his passions in dentistry.
Dr. Stafford has been an active and participating Member of The American Academy Of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) for over 15 years. The AACD is regarded as the world’s premier organisation for cosmetic dental professionals and is dedicated to advancing the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. Dr Stafford believed from an early stage that Educating in the American Dental environment where the Cosmetic Dentistry market is more advanced would bring great benefits for his patients. He has committed a great deal of time to travel extensively in the US. attending and completing a scientific conferences in Vancouver, San Diego, New Orleans, Washington DC., Las Vegas, and Chicago. He has attended 100’s of lectures and ‘hands-on’ sessions from the most prominent dentists in cosmetic dentistry from around the world today. Dr. Stafford is also a member of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (ESCD) attending scientific sessions in Rome most recently. This intensive education has helped to bring the most up to date concepts of smile design and aesthetics from all over the world to our patients in Newcastle
Dental technology has always been an important aspect of Dr. Stafford’s work. He has been using the revolutionary CEREC dental system in his practice for the past 15 years producing thousands of dental restorations in 1 visit. He strongly believes in the system as the best way to restore damaged and heavily restored teeth and for amalgam detoxification treatment. He also has lectured locally and across the Middle East to dentists instructing them on the use of the system. He Has refined his technique over the years so can now offer an extensive array of ‘same-day’ restorative options and make-overs including inlays, onlays, crowns, implant crowns and veneers. He recently attended advanced CEREC sessions in Scottsdale, Arizona for high level cosmetic smile make-overs delivered in just 1 day.
In 2006 Dr Stafford completed a foundation module in Dental Implantology from the University of Sheffield. He then went on to complete a year-long certification course in Dental Implantology at Dr. Paul Tipton’s St. Anne’s dental clinic in Manchester. He offers a full range of implant solutions from 1 tooth to full mouth rehabilitations using several implants and fixed bridgework. Many solutions are offered using the ‘teeth-in-an-hour’ concept where patients can have a fixed aesthetic solution on the same day implants are placed. He has also studied at the Malo Clinic in Lisbon, Portugal completing The “Advanced NobelGuide TM” & “All-on-4 TM” program which looks to rehabilitate severely damaged smiles quickly and efficiently using computer based design. More recently he has studied in Barcelona and Nice completing dental implantology update sessions based around the latest and best implant concepts and innovations currently available. Dr Stafford has placed 1000’s of dental implants over a 13 year period with excellent rates of success. He also regularly utilises guided implantology using the practices technology to offer quicker, more accurate implants with reduced healing times.
Dr Stafford can offer a range of orthodontic treatments. He has been a provider of Invisalign for over 15 years and has been a Platinum elite doctor completing over 500 cases to date. He was the first approved Invisalign Teen provider in the North-East and is also currently listed on the Invisalign Expert Panel found on the Invisalign Guide. He is also an accredited provider of short-term 6 months smiles braces and Inman aligners for those looking for alternative methods to straighten front teeth.
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Adele Richardson reviewed on
I cannot thank Neal enough from the transformation he has created. I am a student so understandably funds were quite limited, but a number of options were still provided to give me the best possible smile within my budget. From feeling like nanny McPhee, bugs buggy to the final finished smile transformation and now I can’t stop smiling! ? thank you so so much! Highly recommended and affordable!
Kerry Stobbs reviewed on
Clean,friendly,always made to feel welcome
WT reviewed on
Very good experience and good service!
Sarah Hogan reviewed on
I first came to the practice this time last year wanting to correct my smile before I got married. I had my first appointment with Mat and he gave me all of my options. We decided to go for Invisalign. I’m nearing the end of my treatment and can honestly say it is the best thing I have ever done. The support I’ve received from CDC has been amazing. Mat and his dental nurse (sorry I don’t know her name, dark hair – she is lovely) really make you feel at ease and are always so friendly. Mat has been really patient with me and always listened to what I wanted with regards to my Invisalign treatment. Jacqueline at reception is always so kind and friendly. All staff I have encountered have been great. The service you receive is second to none. I also recently brought my Mam to the practice, having been frightened to go to the dentist for years; she is having a lot of extensive treatment, done by Mat again, who has honestly been absolutely fantastic with her and really looked after her. He is a credit to the team. I’m grateful for my own treatment but the way he has helped my mam will be life changing for her and I can’t thank him enough. Thanks again all, brilliant team.
Greg M reviewed on
Great service throughout my Invisalign treatment and even better results. Couldn’t recommend Darren highly enough.
Tia McDonald reviewed on
Excellent service and results. I highly recommend anyone that is wanting cosmetic treatment doing to their teeth to book in with Mat Sims his work is amazing
Yasmin Mcardle reviewed on
Can’t thank Sonnie and the team enough for my experience with the Cosmetic Dental Clinic. Always been unconfident about my teeth and wanted that natural perfect smile, Sonnie made that happen and has been amazing from start to finish! Such a perfectionist and absolutely fantastic at what he does.. would never go anywhere else now and would recommend him to anyone! Thankyou so much again couldn’t be happier xxx
Chloe Gibson reviewed on
Unhappy with the aesthetics of my lateral incisors, I seen Dr Mat Sims for composite bonding. Mat listened to my concerns and understood the outcome I hoped for. He carefully planned my treatment, advising his professional opinion and worked hard to achieve the symmetry I desired. A result that has now given me a perfect, natural looking smile. I’ve since had countless compliments on my teeth and I could not be happier! Thanks so much Mat, a great dentist who’s competency and skill you can trust without doubt!
Camille Speer reviewed on
I am lost for words with my new smile….it’s been a long journey and thanks to Neal I have the perfect smile finally! I’m so happy with the results and have so much more confidence. The difference is unreal and I am so glad I booked in for a consultation when I did. Thank you so much for everything x
Karen Hall reviewed on
Thank you so much, so happy with my new smile�
From the lovely greeting you receive, when you walk into reception from Jaqueline, To Neil Heaher my dentist and his lovely assistant Hannah. I decided to use Boutique Whitening system. I’m really please with the results. Then had four lovely veneers. I can honestly say, that I never been so relaxed when visiting a dentist before. Would definitely recommend without any hesitation.
DARK SEA reviewed on
I have been seen by Dr Darren, which means I have been seen by the best doctor ever. He is so so honest and makes you feel comfortable to have him as your great dentist. I extremely recommended him and i already did :)
Corey Chan reviewed on
I have just finished my 16 month course of Invisalign treatment with Dr Darren Cannell. From the first consultation Darren has been friendly, professional and has provided first class treatment throughout. I cannot thank him enough!
katharine smith reviewed on
Friendly staff but most importantly really good at making your (or at least my ;) teeth look brilliant. They listened to what I wanted and paid great attention to getting the work done just right!
Karyn Thompson reviewed on
I came to see Andy very apprehensive about if anything could be done to fix a couple of failing capped teeth. I was very nervous about the outcome, however Andy calmly talked me through a number of options with no pressure – his main aim was that I was happy and he gave me his reassurance he would do everything within his power to save my teeth.
Asta Tamonyte reviewed on
I have just started treatment and I feel so good as I know that I am in the hands of real professional Dr. Darren Cannel. He meets you with a smile, makes you feel relaxed, explains everything in such a detail and you know you can trust him. I wish all the best to him and all his team for everything they do helping people to smile again.
Michelle Boyd reviewed on
I see Andy. I had all old fillings taken out and replaced with nice white ones. Had my 4front teeth filed down and veneers/crowns applied. I go back for check ups every 6 months. Service is brilliant. Thank you. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Chris Thompson reviewed on
Andy is very patient and ensures that I understand everything. He takes his time with the treatments to avoid discomfort.
Katie Batch reviewed on
I had Invisalign through Darren and he has done an absolutely incredible job. Thank you to him and all the staff included who helped along the way.
