James Aquilina

COVID-19 UPDATE:

During the lockdown we will remain open and treating patients as normal in line with the Chief Dental Officer’s advice:

"During the period of tighter restrictions practices should remain open to treat patients”

Chief Dental Officer 2nd November 2020

The way that we work has changed in line with guidance from the government and our professional bodies. To comply with social distancing all patients will be seen by appointment only, we ask all patients to attend the practice alone and with as few possessions as possible. You will be expected to be wearing a face covering and you may prefer to bring your own pen. Upon arrival please call us and a member of staff will allow you to enter the premises when the surgery is ready for you. Where possible we will try to work remotely - arranging appointments, payments (we are now cashless) and clinical questionnaires will ideally be done by phone or online.

More details of the changes will be provided when appointments are arranged.

Kind regards,

Quality Endo

James Aquilina BDS MSc (Endodontics)

General Dental Council Registration Number 68600

Registered Specialist in Endodontics

As an Endodontic Specialist, James is available for endodontic referrals in and around the Essex and Kent areas. Qualifying from Guy’s Hospital in 1992 James then undertook House Officer postings in Children’s Dentistry and then Oral Surgery. After completing vocational training in the Kingston scheme, James moved to Berkshire where he practised mainly private general dentistry.

In 1997 James returned to London where he undertook a part-time MSc in Endodontics at Guy’s Hospital under Prof Pitt Ford. On completing his Masters degree, James remained at Guy’s for a number of years as a part-time member of staff, teaching Undergraduates and supervising Postgraduate students as well as treating patients in his own clinical sessions. James also provided an endodontic referral service in several practices during this period. Since leaving Guy’s James has expanded his Endodontics practices, in Kent and Essex.

James is committed to further education and is a member of the British Endodontic Society, the European Society of Endodontic and the American Association of Endodontists. He regularly attends courses and conferences in the UK as well as abroad. He is a member of the British Dental Association and has been chairman at his local section. From 2006 until 2012 James was a very active member of the British Endodontic Society council where he held the position of advertising co-ordinator. In 2009 he played a key role in organising the advertising for the 14th European Society of Endodontics biennial congress.

As well as organising and supervising courses and lectures in Endodontics aimed at general dental practitioners, James is also the founder of the Bromley and Beckenham, Southend, and Bexley Endodontic study clubs. He is involved in the Endoclinic study club in Maidstone. He is also an opinion leader and assesses and reviews new products for Dentsply, Septodent and Schottlander.

James is married and has two children. Outside of dentistry he is a professional scuba diver and has a particular interest in underwater photography. He is a member of the Shark Trust, The Marine Conservation Society, and the RNLI. James is a regular blood donor. His other interests include travelling, cooking, and natural history. He can converse in Italian.

The BES and AAE are dedicated to the advancement and excellence in endodontics and to the highest standard of patient care.

Membership to these societies does not constitute an endorsement by them.