About
Leon graduated with distinction as both a Dental Therapist and Dental Hygienist from Queen Mary University of London (Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry), receiving academic and clinical prizes. He went on to complete an MSc in Advanced Specialist Health Care at the University of Kent and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatric Dentistry for Dental Therapists.
His professional career spans community, hospital, and specialist private practice environments, with a consistent emphasis on evidenced based oral health care, preventive dentistry, and the advancement of patient-centred care. Leon has presented at national and international conferences and has published in peer-reviewed journals. He is the recipient of an International Travel Award and the ADEE (Association for Dental Education in Europe) Interprofessional Education Award, recognising his contribution to collaborative educational practice.
Leon’s current research interests focus on the professionalisation of occupations, particularly the evolving role globally of dental therapists and dental hygienists. Leon has a keen interest in the integration of haptic-enabled technologies to enhance pre-clinical education and bridge the transition into clinical practice for both dentists, dental therapists and dental hygienists.
He has previously served as an external examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy, and has been a visiting lecturer for Health Education England. Leon has contributed to academic publishing as a Reader for BDJ Team and as a reviewer for the International Journal of Dental Hygiene, evidencing his commitment to advancing scholarship and professional development within dental hygiene and therapy. and the wider dental community.
Prizes or Honours
- ILCaMS 'Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing' Nomination (University of Liverpool, 2025)
- ADEE International Inter professional educators award (Association For Dental Education in Europe, 2025)
- Staff - Post Graduate Presidential Award (Royal Society of Medicine Odontology, 2025)
- International Travel Bursary (National Conference of University Professors, 2025)
- Faculty Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Award for Haptic simulation Education (University of Liverpool Faculty, 2024)