Dr Upen Patel is an Associate Clinical Professor and Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at Birmingham Dental Hospital & School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham. He leads the BDS Dental Degree Programme and the largest dental undergraduate teaching placement service, Clinical Practice, for Birmingham Community Healthcare Foundation Trust. His clinical interests are within the specialty of Restorative Dentistry and with a particular interest in the management of tooth loss and rehabilitation of edentulous mouths with prostheses stabilised with titanium implants. Upen takes great pride and enjoyment in the practice and teaching of Dentistry to those willing to learn with the goal of producing safe, responsible and efficient Dental Practitioners.