About Perlan - Dr. Stephen Barter
BDS MSurgDent RCS Specialist in Oral Surgery
GDC Registration Number 60311
Stephen qualified in 1985 from Guys Hospital, London. He underwent a period of postgraduate oral surgery and orthodontic training and is a registered Specialist in Oral Surgery with the General Dental Council. Stephen has been established in Eastbourne for over 20 years. His original private specialist referral practice is well known for providing expertise in dealing with implant cases of all levels of complexity. His philosophy has always been one of comprehensive planning, combined with empathy to the patients needs. The original practice has moved from West Terrace to this prestigious new clinic, which was designed to ensure that both the dental team and their patients will benefit from enhanced facilities, developing and expanding the range of services that we can provide for our patients.
Stephen’s career advancement and experience in complex case management has been achieved through worldwide study, including advanced training at the Straumann Clinic, University of Bern. He places an average of 300 implants per year, with a success rate in excess of 98%.
Stephen has been a mentor for the Straumann Dental Implant System for many years, teaching on seminars and courses every year. He is an Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Periodontology at the Eastman Dental Institute in London.
He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England; a Fellow of the Straumann Clinic, University of Berne, Switzerland; a member of the Association of Dental Implantology; a member of the British Association of Oral Surgeons; and a member of the European Association of Osseointegration.
Stephen is a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and is the UK Section Chairman, where he has been involved in the development of a comprehensive training program meeting the GDC guidelines for implant dentistry. He lectures both nationally and internationally and has presented at several major international conferences. His work is also published. He is actively involved in research projects in the field of dental implants and dental tissue regeneration.
