Karun Dewan
Karun Dewan
Karun Dewan
BDS (Dist.), MFDS RCS (Eng), LDS RCS (Eng), MSc (Prosth. Dent), FDS RCS, Rest Dent (Eng), American Board Cert., ILM
Expertise
Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
Specialist Periodontist
Specialist Prosthodontist
Specialist Endodontist
Affiliations
Royal College of Surgeons of England, British Society of Restorative Dentistry, British Society of Prosthodontics, British Society of Endodontics, British Society of Periodontology, Restorative Dentistry UK.
GDC Reg
82754
Qualifications
- BDS (Distinction) – Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India
- LDS RCS (England) – Licentiate of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons
- MFDS RCS (England) – Membership of Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons
- MSc in Prosthetic Dentistry – Eastman Dental Institute, University College London
- FDS, RCS in Restorative Dentistry (England) – Fellowship of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons
- American Board Certified (United States)
Early Training
Karun graduated from Manipal Academy of Higher Education in India with Distinction. Following his undergraduate training he was awarded a Bachelors degree in Dental Science (BDS). He initially worked in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Whilst in United States, he completed and obtained National Dental American Board Certificate in Chicago.
Karun subsequently joined the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute completing his Masters (MSc in Prosthetic Dentistry) at University College London. Following a series hospital posts in Restorative Dentistry at The Glasgow Dental Hospital, he was awarded Licentiate in Dental Surgery (LDS) and Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS, Eng).
Experience
Karun gained further experience in advanced Restorative Dentistry working at busy tertiary district general units at Moriston Hospital, South Wales and St. George’s Hospital, London. He undertook a further five years of accredited specialist training in Restorative Dentistry at Birmingham Dental Hospital. During this time, he was involved in Periodontal research looking at link between systemic disease such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Periodontal disease. He was part of expert research team at the University of Birmingham.
Karun completed the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Restorative Dentistry held jointly by the four Royal Colleges of UK and Ireland at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of England (FDS RCS, England). This is currently the highest and most prestigious qualification in restorative dentistry in the UK.
Professional Development
Throughout his career, he has received numerous prizes from various professional organisations and published a number of articles in peer-reviewed journals. He regularly lectures nationally and internationally. In his initial consultant posts, Karun worked as a clinical lead in Restorative Dentistry in North Wales. He previously also worked as a consultant in Royal Preston Hospital, Preston and Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth.
Karun currently spends two days working as a Consultant and Honorary clinical lecturer in Restorative Dentistry at Birmingham Dental Hospital. At the hospital his clinical interest lies in rehabilitating patients with congenital dental deformity such as Hypodontia and Dental Trauma. He continues to be involved in delivering post graduate education to dentists training to become future specialists and consultants and courses for general dental practitioners in Birmingham.
RESTORE Dental Specialists
Karun spends three days in his state- of the art private practice, RESTORE Dental Specialists in a beautiful village In Barnt Green, located south of Birmingham in Worcestershire. He is clinical director of RESTORE and works closely with other dental speciality/consultant colleagues. They take specialist referrals from general dental practitioners and direct referrals from self-referred patients in all dental specialities within dentistry such as Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, and Dental Radiology.
At RESTORE, he accepts referrals in the speciality of Endodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics & Restorative Dentistry. Karun is responsive to his patients needs and work with compassion to provide a very high standard of care, this is to ensure only excellence can flourish. He believes in Team approach and is strong advocate of consultant level clinical leadership in dentistry. On a part time basis, he works for General Dental council providing expert clinical reports and opinion.
Publications
A study to assess management of patients on warfarin by general dental practitioners (GDPs) in the West Midlands.
Dewan K, Vithlani V, Patel N, Warren K.
Dent Update. 2012 Oct;39(8):578-80, 583-4, 586-7.
Management of patients on warfarin by general dental practitioners in South West Wales: continuing the audit cycle.
Dewan K, Bishop K, Muthukrishnan A.
Br Dent J. 2009 Feb 28;206(4)
A retrospective study to assess patient satisfaction with implant-stabilized prostheses.
Dewan K, Hems E, Owens J.
Dent Update. 2007 Oct;34(8):470-2, 475-7.
A national survey of consultants, specialists and specialist registrars in restorative dentistry for the assessment and treatment planning of oral cancer patients.
Dewan K, Kelly RD, Bardsley P.
Br Dent J. 2014 Jun;216(12)
A national survey of oral and maxillofacial surgeons’ attitudes towards the treatment and dental rehabilitation of oral cancer patients.
Alani A, Owens J, Dewan K, Summerwill A.
Br Dent J. 2009 Dec 12;207(11)
Management of a patient suffering with Cherubism with dental implants.
Dewan K, Bishop K.
Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent. 2011 Jun;19(2):67-71.
Maintaining a high level of suspicion for recurrent malignant disease: report of a case with periapical involvement.
Dewan K, Owens J, Silvester K.
Int Endod J. 2007 Nov;40(11):900-7.
A prosthetic management technique for osteopetrosis affecting the maxilla.
Dewan K, Bishop K, Hollisey-Mclean D.
Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent. 2007 Jun;15(2):84-8.
Structural Evidence That the Polymerization Rate Dictates Order and Intrinsic Strain Generation in Photocured Methacrylate Biomedical Polymers
Slobodan Sirovica, Maximilian W. A. Skoda, Maciej Podgorski, Paul B. J. Thompson, William M. Palin, Yilan Guo, Andrew J. Smith, Karun Dewan, Owen Addison*, and Richard A. Martin* Cite this: Macromolecules 2019, 52, 14, 5377–5388
Publication Date: July 10, 2019.
AB0603 periodontal disease is common in patients with systemic lupus erythemathosus.
de Pablo P, Dewan K, Dietrich T, Chapple I, Gordon C. Ann Rheum Dis (2015)
74(Suppl 2):1101. 10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.6245
Technique Tips Prosthodontics: The Admix Impression
Kasim Butt, Karun Dewan. Dental Update Published Online:12 Dec 2018.
Clinical Cases
Before
AfterDavid – PERIODONTICS
Gingival Surgery (Gum Surgery)
David came to me with gum swelling and bleeding problems. He was on medications for his heart disease that resulted in gingival (gum) overgrowth. Following a course of Non-Surgical Periodontal (gum) treatment, gum surgery (Gingivectomy) was carried out.
David carefully followed bespoke instructions on how to effectively clean his teeth. Two months following surgery, his gum swelling improved, bleeding problems stopped and he was able to smile again. Very importantly, David was able to carry out effective oral hygiene and save all his teeth. This case demonstrates that it is not just periodontal treatment but also combined medical management is required to manage complex Periodontal (gum) disease/s.
Before
AfterHannah – RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
Veneers & Dental Implants for missing and discoloured teeth
Hannah at young age was born with inherently discoloured teeth. She also had some missing teeth in the lower jaw. She was submissive and embarrassed in social situation. A 6 months comprehensive treatment plan involving combination of bleaching techniques, ceramic veneers & crowns and Dental Implants rehabilitated her entire dentition.
Hannah at 22 years was full rehabilitated and gained massive confidence in herself.