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Dr Tony Kilcoyne – Expertise, Media Work & Professional Contributions

Specialist in Prosthodontics • Educator • Broadcaster • Public Health Advocate
Sharing credible dental insight for patients, professionals, and the wider public.

Dr Tony Kilcoyne – UK Specialist in Prosthodontics & Complex Dental Care

This page highlights the professional expertise, specialist training and media recognition of Dr Tony Kilcoyne, a UK-registered Specialist in Prosthodontics (GDC No. 58373) with over 35 years of clinical experience in advanced restorative dentistry.

Prosthodontics is the recognised dental specialty covering the diagnosis, planning and delivery of dental implants, complete and partial dentures, crowns, veneers, bridges, bite reconstruction and complex restorative care. There is no higher specialist qualification in the UK for such crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures and implant-based tooth treatments.

Recognised expertise in complex dental cases

Dr Kilcoyne is frequently consulted for cases that are complex, have failed previously, or require a higher level of diagnostic and planning skill. This includes:

  • Full mouth reconstruction and advanced bite problems
  • Dental implant planning and rescue of failing implants
  • Precision complete and partial dentures
  • Severely worn, broken or collapsing teeth
  • Interdisciplinary cases involving braces, implants and restorative dentistry

Media features, education & professional contribution

Over his career, Dr Kilcoyne has been featured in professional media, patient education platforms and public-facing dental discussions. His work is often cited for its emphasis on long-term function, realism, ethical planning and patient understanding, rather than short-term cosmetic fixes.

This approach has led to national recognition for quality of care, patient communication and outcomes in demanding dental cases.

Who this expertise is relevant for

This page is particularly relevant for patients, dentists and referrers seeking:

  • A specialist opinion on complex dental problems
  • Clear explanations of advanced treatment options
  • Predictable, evidence-based implant, crowns, bridges, veneers or denture solutions
  • Ethical guidance on the alternatives, their limitations and long-term outcomes

Related areas of advanced dental care provided reliably:
Dental Implants | Precision Dentures | Braces & Alignment | Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry

Overview

Dr Kilcoyne is a UK-registered Specialist in Prosthodontics (GDC No. 58373), with over 35 years of advanced clinical experience based in beautiful Haworth, Keighley, Bradford, West Yorkshire. He doesn't just know the theory, he has decades of applying it at the highest levels; read more below how he shares and cares too.

Alongside his specialist practice, Dr Kilcoyne has a long track record of teaching dentists, directing national training programmes, contributing to public dental health policy, and providing expert commentary in the UK media, including BBC Radio 2, ITV, national newspapers, the British Medical Journal and the British Dental Journal.

His work goes beyond clinical dentistry: focusing on patient safety, prevention, education, ethical standards and the improvement of UK dental services for the wider public.

Recognised Specialist Expertise

  • Specialist in Prosthodontics – fully accredited with the General Dental Council (GDC No. 58373).
  • Advanced experience with complex restorative cases and deteriorating bites.
  • Provision of crowns, bridges, veneers, implants and precision dentures.
  • Integrated approaches combining specialist prosthodontics with tooth Braces treatments where appropriate.
  • Over three decades delivering high-quality private care in West Yorkshire.
  • National prize-winning practice for the Quality of Patient Services.
  • Commended by Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors for safe, caring, responsive and effective care.
  • Awarded the Fellowship of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, an American Honors Academy recognising outstanding service and leadership in dentistry.

Teaching, Mentoring & Professional Development

Dr Kilcoyne has taught thousands of dentists and emerging professionals throughout his career.

  • Dental Foundation Training Programme Director, Yorkshire Deanery.
  • Lecturer, clinical teacher and mentor for dentists at various stages of their careers.
  • Postgraduate educator in advanced restorative and occlusal practice.
  • Contributor to national CPD events and study days.
  • Advisor to newly qualified dentists navigating early professional challenges.
  • Developer of structured reflective and progression frameworks used by trainees.

He remains passionate about raising clinical standards, supporting younger clinicians and advancing safe, thoughtful dental care across the UK.

National Media Work & Public Dentistry Advocacy

BBC Radio 2 – Resident Dentist

A familiar voice to many listeners nationwide, Dr Kilcoyne has served as the Resident Dentist on BBC Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine Show, offering clear, honest, evidence-based explanations of dental issues, news stories and public health concerns.

He has also answered live phone-in questions, addressing callers’ dental concerns in real time – a role demanding deep expertise, rapid thinking and excellent communication skills.

Television Appearances

Dr Kilcoyne has appeared on national television discussing urgent dental access, public health, prevention, sugar consumption and the challenges facing UK dentistry.

For example:

Across such interviews, he consistently promotes:

  • Safe, evidence-based dentistry.
  • Improved access to emergency dental care.
  • Prevention as the foundation of national oral health.
  • Honest discussion of NHS dental capacity and workforce issues.
  • Balanced perspectives on private, NHS and hospital-based dentistry working together.

BMJ & National Newspaper Contributions

Dr Kilcoyne has contributed expert commentary to:

  • British Medical Journal (BMJ) – on dental/medical integration and the wider health consequences of dental neglect.
  • British Dental Journal (BDJ) – on dental cross infection controls and Covid immunology science .
  • National newspapers including The Telegraph – highlighting dental prevention, access and structural reform needs.
  • Consumer and investigative journalism on sugars in food and drink and their effects on dental health.

These contributions demonstrate evidence-based reasoning, public accountability and a strong commitment to improving national oral health.

London 2012 Olympic Games – Dentistry for World Athletes

In 2012, Dr Kilcoyne was selected to be part of the dental clinical team at the London 2012 Olympic Games, treating athletes from around the world in the Olympic Village.

This role required:

  • High-level clinical competence under time & quality pressures.
  • Cross-cultural communication with international teams and athletes.
  • Managing performance-critical dental emergencies safely.
  • Treating a variety of complex dentistry aspects, from Implants to fractured teeth.
  • Assisting in the medical screening and drug-testing aspects for Athletes.
  • Working within a multidisciplinary highly specialised medical environment.

This prestigious appointment reflects recognised expertise and trust at an international level. Indeed Dr.Kilcoyne was awarded 'Gamemaker of the day' independently, at the Olympic village.

Public Health & Population Dentistry Advocacy

Throughout his career, Dr Kilcoyne has consistently advocated for:

  • Better dental prevention and education in schools and communities.
  • Public awareness of dietary sugars and acid erosion.
  • Improved access to emergency and routine dental care.
  • Modernised NHS dental structures and long-term planning.
  • Closer integration between dentistry and general healthcare.
  • Support for vulnerable groups, including children and medically complex patients.

His approach is patient-first, evidence-driven and focused on collaboration across private, NHS, hospital and community dentistry.

Educational Resources for the Public

To help improve public understanding, Dr Kilcoyne and the SmileSpecialist® Centre publish clear, accessible information on:

  • Tooth decay, gum health and prevention.
  • Bite/occlusal problems and wear.
  • Implant treatment options and expectations.
  • Cosmetic dentistry myths and realities.
  • Managing dental anxiety and phobia.
  • Complex treatment planning explained in everyday language.

This knowledge-sharing mission helps make SmileSpecialist.co.uk a trusted source of credible dentistry information for the wider public, not just local patients.

Ethics, Professional Standards & GDC Compliance

Dr Kilcoyne adheres strictly to the General Dental Council guidance on advertising , and upholds high ethical standards in all communications.

This includes:

  • Transparency about qualifications and specialist registration.
  • Clear explanation of potential risks, benefits and alternatives.
  • No exaggerated or misleading claims.
  • Evidence-based information and responsible patient education.
  • Commitment to patient safety, dignity and informed choice.

Qualifications & Professional Background

  • BDS (U.Sheff.).
  • LDS RCS(Eng).
  • MGDS RCS(Eng).
  • M.Med.Sci (U.Sheff.).
  • FFGDP(UK).
  • GDC-registered Specialist in Prosthodontics.
  • Dental Foundation Training Programme Director – University of Leeds then Yorkshire Deanery.
  • Extensive postgraduate training at international university dental schools and specialist centres, including New York University, the University of Pennsylvania (Ivy League), the University of Illinois at Chicago and Tokyo Dental School.

Further Information

For a more detailed overview of Dr Kilcoyne’s professional training and roles, please see his full CV: Dr Kilcoyne’s CV »

To explore examples of the advanced clinical care provided at the SmileSpecialist® Centre, including smile makeovers and complex restorative work, visit: Cosmetic Dentistry & Smile Makeovers »

A Mission Beyond Dentistry

Dr Kilcoyne believes that oral health is inseparable from general health and self-confidence. His goals are to:

  • Elevate public understanding of dental health and disease.
  • Improve patient confidence and reduce anxiety about dentistry.
  • Promote prevention and long-term thinking.
  • Support young professionals in developing high standards of care.
  • Contribute constructively to national discussions about dentistry.
  • Provide advanced care where needed, in a calm, respectful environment.

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