Dr Nik Gogna is an orthodontist aiming to provide the highest standard of treatment and care to his patients. He has undertaken extensive amount of training in various cities within the United Kingdom enabling him to achieve his desired goal in becoming a specialist in the field of orthodontics.
After graduating from Cardiff Dental School in 2013, he went onto complete 1 year of ‘Dental Foundation Training’ in his home city of Wolverhampton. He gained a broad range of experience in a number of dental specialties by working as a Dental Core Trainee (DCT) in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Community and Restorative dentistry in London and Cardiff. During this time he completed his Membership of Faculty in Dental Surgery (MFDS) associated with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
However the field of orthodontics was always his passion and in 2016, he was successful in gaining a place to study at the Royal London (Queen Mary’s University of London) & Southend University hospitals. In 2019, Nik completed his Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) and passed the Membership in Orthodontics examination (MOrth), thereby recognising him as a fully qualified orthodontic specialist.
At present, he is a senior orthodontic registrar further developing his clinical and leadership skills towards becoming a hospital consultant. This pathway provides him with further experience in managing the most complex and severe orthodontic cases, in particular patients requiring orthognathic surgery (jaw surgery), severe hypodontia and patients presenting with cleft lip and palate. Once completed, Nik will be recognised as a Consultant Orthodontist, which is the highest form of clinical training one can achieve in the United Kingdom.
To compliment his clinical achievements, Nik has a strong academic background. He has participated in multiple audits, publications and presentations where he has had the honour of presenting his research internationally at the European Orthodontic Conference in Nice, France and the European Society of TMJ Surgeons in Bonn, Germany.
Nik is involved in management roles both as a leader and as a team player. He was elected as a committee member of the British Orthodontic Society Training Grades Group, British Lingual Orthodontic Society and participates within the West Midlands Consultant Orthodontic Group.
Why Choose Dr Nik?
Expert Qualifications
Dr Nik has undergone intensive and expert training to become a recognised specialist in orthodontics. Additionally, he is in the process of completing his orthodontic consultancy training to become a recognised hospital consultant.
Dentistry
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Honours) Cardiff University
5 Years of TrainingDental Foundation (DF1)
General Practice Wolverhampton
1 Year of TrainingDental Core Training (DCT)
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Basildon Hospital
1 Year of TrainingDental Core Training
Community Dental Service Billericay Community Centre
6 Months of TrainingOrthodontics (ST4-5)
Senior Registrar Training Birmingham Dental Hospital
2 Years of TrainingOrthodontics (ST1-3)
Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry & Membership in Orthodontics Queen Mary’s University of London (QMUL)
3 Years of TrainingRestorative Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry Cardiff Dental Hospital (Cardiff University)
6 Months of TrainingRestorative Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry Cardiff Dental Hospital (Cardiff University)
6 Months of TrainingOrthodontics (ST1-3)
Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry & Membership in Orthodontics Queen Mary’s University of London (QMUL)
3 Years of TrainingOrthodontics (ST4-5)
Senior Registrar Training Birmingham Dental Hospital
2 Years of Training
Breadth of Training
Variety of Treatments
He is able to comprehensively assess, diagnose and provide a solution based on your expectations of treatment.
Working within a hospital setting has provided him with invaluable experience in working with experts in other fields within dentistry.
If your treatment plan requires a multi-disciplinary approach, rest assure you will have a specialist team who can organise, orchestrate
and complete your treatment to the highest standards.
Continuous Lifelong Learning
- Orthodontics is rapidly evolving and ever changing. It is important to stay up to date with the latest advances to improve patient experiences and treatment outcomes.
- Currently, Nik is learning about incorporating digital technology within orthodontics, utilising Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) and Lingual Orthodontics (braces behind the teeth).
A Teamwork Approach
Having multiple options can be confusing but not in orthodontics. Nik is able to carefully assess the position of your teeth and diagnose the problems of your bite. Either fixed braces, Invisalign or Lingual braces will be offered, with the factors dependant on your preferences as well as the tooth movements needed to achieve your ideal smile goals.
Personalised Touch
Nik grew up and lives in Wolverhampton as well as attending Birchfield Prepatory School in Albrighton and Wolverhampton Grammar School.
With only a handful of specialists based in the West Midlands and specifically Wolverhampton, choosing to have treatment with Nik means you are receiving treatment from a specialist who is local to you!
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