About Us
Here at Muirhead Dental we have developed a team of dentists each with their own strengths, contributing differently to provide a full range of treatments all under one roof.
Also we believe that we have put together a team that is geared to making your visit as pleasant an experience as possible from the moment you walk into reception. Over the years we have been fortunate enough to enjoy a very low turnover of staff, which has allowed extra continuity in patient care. We all know each other well, we work well together and can pass the benefits of this on to you, the customer, in terms of the best possible service.
Rob Muirhead BChD LDS RCS (Qualified 1990 Leeds)
Rob has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and transforming smiles to give his patients the look that they want. He also has a particular interest in occlusion (the way teeth meet) and occlusal disease which is a common cause of headaches, face and neck pain. Rob has undertaken a great deal of postgraduate study on occlusion and is a member of the British Society of Occlusal Studies.
Rob was among the first dentists in the UK to use the computerised “CEREC” system after the practice purchased a CEREC 1 machine in 1993. He has attended many courses on CEREC in the UK and abroad and is now a certified trainer and member of the International Society for Computerised Dentistry and teaches other dentists how to use this exciting cutting edge technology.
Satya Patel BDS MSc (implantology) MJDF RCS (Eng)
Satya joined the practice in 2004 and currently undertakes all aspects of general dentistry with a special interest in placing dental implants. He has successfully completed his membership of the Joint Dental Faculties Royal College of Surgeons (England) to complement his Masters (with distinction) in implantology. Satya is committed to postgraduate education and has attended postgraduate courses in the UK and abroad. He is a member of the ADI (Association of Dental Implantology), BES (British Endodontic Society) and FGDP (Faculty of General Dental Practice, UK). He has been a clinical panel member of the Private Dental Complaints Service since 2006.
Dr Jan-Friedrich Wulf
Jan qualified as a dental surgeon in Kiel (Germany) in 1997 and in 2004 graduated as "Dr. med. dent" from the University of Greifswald for research into gum disease. He has gained a certificate in Clinical Periodontology from the University of Central Lancashire and is currently studying towards a Diploma and a MSc.
He has initially worked in general dental practice in Germany and since 2000 has been working in Yorkshire, both in general dental practice and in the Salaried Dental Service.
Jan has a particular interest in periodontology, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease. We see this as an essential part of our service, so that patients can keep their teeth for longer.
John Pearson BChD
John has been in general dental practice in Leeds and York for 20 years, with experience in all aspects of dental care.
Between 2002 and 2005 he was involved in teaching dental students at the Leeds Dental Institute. He has undertaken a 1 year course in advanced restorative dentistry at the Academy of Clinical Excellence and has an interest in cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry. He has 4 years experience of Invisalign orthodontics - invisible brace to correct out of place teeth and transform smiles - especially for adults.
Hygienists
Our dedicated team of hygienists work closely with our dentists to ensure our patients have the very best in oral health care and in the treatment of gum disease.