About the SmileSpecialist® Centre & Dr Tony Kilcoyne
Genuine UK Specialist expertise, NICE but NATURAL results, and over 35 years of high-quality private care from Haworth, near Bradford & Leeds.
Dr Tony Kilcoyne is a genuine, fully UK-registered and accredited Specialist in Prosthodontics (GDC No. 58373). This includes dental tooth crowns, bridges, veneers, ceramic restorations, tooth implants, precision dentures and other advanced restorative treatments. Additionally Dr.Kilcoyne has a special interest in Braces treatments and finds he can get amazing results by combining Specialist skills with Braces treatments for certain aspects, SIMULTANEOUSLY in courses of treatments, to maximise Smiles and Function in the LEAST TIME of visits and treatment times!! In short – you are in very experienced and skilled hands.
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If you have specific or unusual needs, a complex situation, a cosmetic challenge or you are simply unsure what your options are, Dr Kilcoyne’s extensive knowledge, evidence-based research or specialist expertise, can help you make the best of any situation – whether that means extra time and care if you are anxious, or advanced solutions planned and delivered in quality ways that suit you best.
Dr Kilcoyne doesn’t just enjoy the technical side of advanced dentistry, such as the high-tech materials and new techniques he learns about from visiting university dental schools internationally. He genuinely loves how this knowledge can be applied, to improve people’s health and self-confidence, especially for those who have been unhappy with their mouths and smiles for years. Many new patients arrive saying they “hate dentists”, when what they really feel is anxiety, embarrassment or worry about costs and the unknown. Our aim is to listen, not judge, and to plan care that is realistic and kind. Over time, some of our most nervous patients become surprisingly keen on looking after their teeth – because they discover that dental health is a form of dental wealth. Wherever you are starting from, we can journey with you and support you as you move towards a healthier, more confident smile for life. We know this, because we deliver this daily, but YOU have got to want it also. Is the time right for you, to take that next step with us?
Short CV overview – why patients and professionals choose Dr Kilcoyne
- Over 35 years of experience rebuilding and replacing teeth, from single crowns to full-mouth reconstructions.
- UK-registered Specialist in Prosthodontics – including crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, veneers and complex bite cases.
- National prize-winning practice for the Quality of Patient Services and independently praised by the CQC.
- International experience including New York University & University of Pennsylvania, plus regular USA visits for advanced training.
- Media and public roles including BBC Radio 2 Resident Dentist, ITV appearances and published letters in the BMJ and national press.
Dr Tony Kilcoyne is a genuine, fully UK-registered and accredited Specialist in Prosthodontics. This specialist area includes:
- Dental tooth crowns and bridges
- Veneers and ceramic restorations
- Tooth implants and smaller mini-implants
- Precision dentures and advanced restorative work
Even as a qualified and trained Specialist in these more demanding, bespoke treatments, you will find our prices for such high quality still very reasonable. Why not see our Special Offers page for further details?
NICE but NATURAL is both our technical and artistic approach – always in full agreement with your wishes and needs. We aim for smiles that look beautiful and believable, not artificial.
We regularly undertake more complex work to reconstruct both the functional bite and the cosmetic aspects of patients' smiles, using up-to-date materials and techniques to give you the optimum balance between function, looks and costs.
In addition (and separately), Dr Kilcoyne has a Special Interest in FastBraces® treatments and has been to the USA to undertake advanced training programmes given by the inventor of the FastBraces® systems and patents, Professor Dr Tony Viazis – who has published textbooks and research in this field.
YOU CAN STILL ACCESS DR KILCOYNE directly at the SmileSpecialist® Centre, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NL – an easy drive from Bradford or Leeds. We see patients visiting from all over the UK to access his expertise, because their smiles last long after the visits become a distant memory.
Please call 01535 644005 and leave your details any time, and we will get back to you.
Dr Kilcoyne visits many countries worldwide professionally, including the USA, to further his dental knowledge and expertise in dental technology, materials and advanced techniques. He has visited some of the most highly recognised dental schools in the USA, including the University of Pennsylvania (Ivy League, top-ranked) and New York University. He has also worked and taught at the Eastman Dental Institute (University of London), the Dental Institute (University of Leeds) and the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (Royal College of Surgeons, London).
Referrals from dentists are accepted from across Yorkshire and the wider UK, and self-referrals are also welcome when appropriate. Your smile says a lot about you socially and in business – we can help you maximise that first impression, safely and predictably.
Here is just one example of how Dr Kilcoyne improved a patient's smile where the teeth were very twisted and out of line. As a working adult, she did not want to wear braces – yet the solution below was provided in as little as two weeks, comfortably and without extractions or root canal treatment (as she had previously been offered).
How much is the quality of one’s daily life improved socially or at work by such advanced techniques?
Here are the before and after pictures in negative so you can better see the degree of unevenness improved:
*Dr Kilcoyne is a recognised Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics for aspects of cosmetic dentistry that include crowns, veneers, bridges, implant work and fillings.
Care Quality Commission report on the SmileSpecialist® Centre
We meet the CQC essential quality standards, as visited and inspected in 2016 and previously in 2012. Patients interviewed confidentially by inspectors commented on our friendly, caring and attentive staff and on the quality of care received.
So why not access Dr Kilcoyne’s specialist opinion and find out what’s possible for you?
As well as caring for individual patients, Dr Kilcoyne takes a keen interest in dental prevention and wider NHS dentistry issues. He has contributed to discussions in the British Medical Journal and national newspapers, highlighting the impact that untreated dental problems can have on general health – especially in children.
Below is an example of a letter published online in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) in 2011:
In England, tooth decay has sadly been a leading reason for young children being admitted to hospital. Dr Kilcoyne has been one of many voices calling for better prevention, education and support centrally, while continuing to provide high-standard private care locally.
If you would like to explore more detail about his public-interest work and NHS dentistry concerns, you can read some of the external coverage here:
- Rotten teeth system – time to change NHS dentistry (Telegraph)
- “Third World” dentistry crisis in England (Telegraph)
Overall whilst our, the main focus is always on what we can do for you personally , we also do care about dental health in the community, nationally and even internationally. Oral health is SO connected with and affects general health, which science and politicians are only just starting to realise, for the greater good – thus whether locally or nationally, it is CLEAR with prevention, early intervention and modern specialist care, this can keep you and society, as healthy and happy as possible!
FAQs about seeing a Specialist & visiting SmileSpecialist®
In the UK, “Specialist” has a very specific meaning. A GDC-registered Specialist in Prosthodontics has completed additional formal training and examination beyond general dentistry and is officially recognised on the specialist register.
Prosthodontics covers rebuilding and replacing teeth – crowns, bridges, veneers, implants, precision dentures, complex bite problems and full-mouth reconstructions. It combines function, strength and aesthetics to restore your mouth as a whole, not just one tooth at a time.
Not necessarily. Planning and doing it right first time is often better value than having cheaper, short-term work that fails and needs replacing sooner.
As a Specialist, Dr Kilcoyne aims for the optimum balance of quality, longevity and cost. Our fees reflect the time, experience and materials involved, but are still very reasonable compared to many high-end clinics, especially for the level of expertise involved.
You can see typical guide fees on our Prices page and check our Special Offers for package savings.
We are very happy to receive referrals from dentists across the UK, especially for complex or specialist cases. However, if this is impractical or you do not currently have a dentist, you can often contact us directly as a self-referral, where appropriate.
Simply call 01535 644005 or use the Make Appointment link so we can guide you.
Yes. Many of our patients have had difficult experiences elsewhere or feel embarrassed about their teeth. We never judge – our role is to help you improve things, step by step.
We can allow extra time, explain options clearly, and plan treatment in stages so you stay in control. Our aim is a calm, respectful environment where you feel listened to and supported, not rushed.
Depending on your situation and after a full examination, options may include:
- Same-day tooth whitening / bleaching with specialist systems and protocols.
- Immediate implant placement or mini-implants in suitable cases to stabilise dentures.
- Same-day bonding or limited cosmetic reshaping to improve chipped or uneven edges.
The exact possibilities depend on your dental health, bone levels and bite. This is why a detailed specialist consultation is so important before promising any “quick fix”.
When carried out by a properly qualified and GDC-registered dental professional after a full examination, modern tooth whitening and cosmetic treatments are safe and well-researched.
Problems often arise when people are treated by non-dental providers or use unregulated internet products that are too strong, too acidic or contaminated. At SmileSpecialist® we only use materials and techniques that meet UK and EU regulations and have a strong scientific track-record.
For more detail on whitening, see our dedicated page: Tooth Whitening & Tooth Bleaching .
As a Specialist in Prosthodontics, Dr Kilcoyne is trained to look at the whole mouth – bone, gums, bite, existing restorations and long-term function – not just the implant itself.
Implants and mini-implants can:
- Replace single missing teeth or multiple teeth.
- Stabilise loose dentures, often avoiding the need for extensive grafting.
- Form part of a larger “smile makeover” or bite reconstruction.
For more information see Tooth Implants & Mini-implants .
We love helping people feel confident about their smiles, but our philosophy is always: long-term health first, function second, cosmetics integrated with both.
Prevention is cheaper and better than cure – that includes preventing people making poor choices based on price alone. We would rather plan carefully and preserve as much tooth as possible than chase quick but destructive cosmetic fixes.
As we often say, the best filling or crown is healthy tooth. Our job is to help you get as close to that as possible, and then keep it that way.
To access our specialist expertise, whether travelling from near or far, please contact:
The SmileSpecialist® Centre, 9–13 Station Road, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD22 8NL
Telephone (+44) 01535 644005 or click the “Make Appointment” tab to make that special appointment today.
We are worth the journey – just put BD22 8NL in your Sat Nav or phone maps.
For an improved smile, find our SmileSpecialist® Centre Dental Practice in Haworth, near Bradford, Blackburn, Leeds and Manchester:
Driving
Use our postcode BD22 8NL for your destination, or head towards Bradford M606 turn-off from the M62 motorway. As you get nearer to Bradford you will see signs for Keighley and Haworth, with Haworth being a tourist area for the Brontës and the steam railway that still runs.
Train
Get to Leeds central train station, then take the Skipton train but get off at Keighley station. From there it is a short taxi-ride to Haworth (around 10 minutes at about £8). Central Taxis (01535 602 121) are based at Keighley train station.
Bus
Get to Bradford or Leeds bus station, take the bus to Keighley bus station, then from there the bus to Haworth.
Flight
The nearest airport is Leeds / Bradford (around 45 minutes’ drive away), then Manchester Airport (about 1 hour 20 minutes’ drive away). From there, follow the bus/car/train directions above.
Our SmileSpecialist® Centre Dental Practice is on Station Road, opposite the steam railway station at the bottom of the village hill, just opposite the new Co-op store.
*Dr Kilcoyne is a fully GDC-registered, trained dentist and Specialist* in the functional & cosmetic aspects of:
tooth implants , crowns , bridges , precision dentures , mini-implants , ceramics , veneers , occlusion , bonding and restoring smiles .
Dr Kilcoyne also has a SPECIAL INTEREST in braces and brings over 35 years of high-end expertise in challenging cases, to rebuild function and smiles for all.
We can help YOU to get the smile you deserve, using our combined precision dental and specialist* skills, training and knowledge.
As always, prevention is cheaper and better than cure – and that includes preventing bad choices based on cost alone.
Wishing you good dental health AND a smile to be proud of, from all at the SmileSpecialist® Team.