Mr Karim Kassam
FRCS(OMFS) MRCS MFDSRCS
MFDSRCSI MBBS (Lond) BDS (Lond)
Maxillofacial / Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Mr Karim Kassam
KARIM KASSAM
MBBS (Lond) BDS (Lond) MRCSI MFDSRCS (Eng) MFDRSCI FRCS (OMFS)
CONSULTANT ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL /
FACIAL PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON/
HEAD & NECK SURGEON
NHS Base :- University Hospital Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Private Base:- London BMI Independent Hospital
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 00447866807608
Memberships
British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Fellow
Association of Facial Plastic Surgeons - Fellow
British Society of Facial Plastic Surgeons - Full Member
European Association of Facial Plastic Surgeons - Full Member
British Association of Head & Neck Oncologists - Full Member
International Society of Head & Neck Trauma - Full Member
Royal College of Surgeons of England - Fellow
Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland - Full Member
British Medical Association - Full Member
Alliance Healthcare Group - Full Member
Professional Qualifications
FRCS (OMFS) March 2017
IMRCS April 2009
MBBS (London) July 2006
MFDSRCS (Ire) Nov 2004
MFDSRCS (Eng) Oct 2004
BDS (London) July 1999
Employment History
Locum Head & Neck Surgery Consultant:- Leicester Royal Infirmary 03/02/2020 - present
Scope of work:- Head & neck Cancer with microvascular free flap reconstruction
Routine Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Fellowship : Rhinoplasty and Facial Plastics - Rome, Italy ( Oct 2019 )
Locum Oral & Maxillofacial Consultant : Homerton University Hospital 05/03/2018 - 30/1/2020
Scope of work:- Dentoalveolar / Benign disease of jaws and salivary glands / TMJ / neck lump clinics/ general adult and paediatric clinics / paediatric theatres / facial skin cancer resection and reconstruction / facial plastic reconstructive surgery
Joint lead - Tracheostomy MDT
Joint lead - Facial Skin Cancer MDT
Locum Oral & Maxillofacial Consultant Brighton & Sussex 04/09/2017 - 2/3/2018
Scope of work:- Head & Neck Oncology. Routine oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral & Maxillofacial Specialist Trainee 06/08/2008 - 07/07/2017
National training Number - LDN/061/009/C
North East Thames London Rotation - University College Hospital
- Royal London Hospital
- Great Ormond Street
- Northwick Park Hospital
- Queens Hospital
Foundation Training West Yorkshire Scheme. 01/08/2006 - 04/10/2008
Publications
Published:
Open tracheostomy for challenging cases not suitable for percutaneous trachesotomy.
Cheng L, Ali, E, Gillian G, Kassam K, Drewery H, Peters C, Tham L. May 2019.
International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 48(Suppl 1): 183
Assessment of the investigative value of pus swab collection after drainage of an odontogenic abscess. Does it effect management? S.Farzadi, K Kassam, C Bridle. December 2015 Volume 53, Issue 10, Page e40
Ludwig’s Angina: The Original Angina
KKassam, A Messiha, M Heliotis. Case Reports in Surgery April 2013 Article ID 974269
Lingual Leishmaniasis presenting to Maxillofacial Surgery in UK with successful treatment with Miltefosine
K Kassam, M Kumar .Case Reports in Medicine August 2013 Article ID 975131
Paediatric Orbital Fractures: The Importance of Regular Thorough Eye Assessment and
Appropriate Referral
K Kassam , I Rahim, C Mills. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine November 2013 Article ID 376564
TMJ Guest Editorial: BJOMS ORACLE (51) 2013 Pg 370-371
Letter to Editor BDJ: Lack of TMJ knowledge amongst UK GDPs November 2013
Review article: Current thinking in the Examination and Management of TMJ
Journal: Primary Dental Care
Secondary merkel cell carcinoma manifesting in the parotid.
K Kassam, A Messiha. Case reports in Dermatological Medicine Dec 2013 Article ID 960140
In which clinical scenario would awake fibreoptic nasal intubation be employed? ‘
Clinical video on fibreoptic technique in the Ludwig’s Angina patient
K Kassam, A Messiah, M Heliotis. Journal: Clinical Case reports 2014; 2(1): 21-21
Exophytic parietal skin metastases from renal cell carcinoma
K Kassam, E Tiong , M Kumar.
Journal: Case reports in Dermatological Medicine 2013, Article ID 196016
Fractured Zygomatic Arch: A Traumatic cause for trismus
K Kassam, A Messiha . BMJ case reports
Gorlin’s Sign: An important clinical indicator of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
K Kassam, L Cascarini. BMJ Minerva
‘What is the cause of the opthalmoplegia in this young child?’
Clinical video on white-eyed blowout fracture
K Kassam , B Visavadia. Journal: Clinical Case reports
The importance of Oral Examination in Facial Trauma: Recognition of Guerin’s sign in Le Fort
1 fractures: Clinical Image
Journal: Clinical Case Reports
Parapharyngeal Oedema: An uncommon complication of TMJ arthroscopy
K Kassam, R Cheong, L Cascarini. Journal: Clinical case reports
Latest Book chapter ( publication March 2020 )
Removal of Osteosynthesis in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery ( Published in Atlas of Operative Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery )
Presentations
International
Latest International Poster Presentations
Molloplast-B customised decompression stent for odontogenic cysts and tumours.
September 2019 Annual Scientific Conference of the British Association of Oral Surgeons
Long term followup of paediatric oral sub mucous fibrosis and public health concerns among paan chewers
June 2019 Annual meeting of British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
Thyroid isthmusectomy during surgical tracheostomy, a case series
June 2019 Annual meeting of British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
Angioedema following Non-autogenous bone graft and Antimicrobial Use for Dental Implants
June 2018 meeting of British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Latest International Oral Presentations
Current thinking in the treatment of TMJ Disorders
University of Sharjah, Department of Dental Medicine, UAE - May 2019
Management of Wisdom Teeth
University of Sharjah, Department of Dental Medicine, UAE - May 2019
‘Getting to grips with enlarged Lips’
November 2018 meeting of Scottish Oral & Maxillofacial Society
Latest International Conference abstract submissions
High grade sarcoma of the scalp: case report of a rare locally aggressive tumour
( submitted to BAOMS/EACMF 2020 )
How to prevent death caused by odontogenic infection in high income countries
( submitted to BAOMS/EACMF 2020 )
Previous International Presentations
Assessment of the investigative value of pus swab collection after drainage of an odontogenic abscess. Does it effect management? : British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Conference - 22nd-24th July 2015 ( Poster )
Outcomes of TMJ Replacements : British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons - July 2014
Pseudogout of the TMJ: European Society of TMJ Surgeons - June 2013
Custom Made Alloplastic Temporomandibular Joint Replacement : The choice for the patient with the multiple operated TMJ : International Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons - October 2013
Pseudogout of the Temporomandibular joint : An Uncommon swelling of the TMJ necessitating delayed TMJ Reconstruction - International Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons - October 2013 (Poster)
General Dental Practitioners in the UK and their knowledge of the TMJ : A Survey : International Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons - October 2013
Pseudogout of the Temperomandibular Joint: An uncommon cause of TMJ swelling necessitating delayed TMJ Reconstruction - European Society Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons - June 2013 ( Oral )
Audit of Adequacy of TMJ Documentation & Data collection at a Regional Maxillofacial Unit facilitating the creation of a dedicated TMJ integrated pathway and database - European European Society Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons - June 2013 ( Oral )
Extended TMJ custom made prosthesis combined with orthognathic surgery to treat severe facial deformity - European Society Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons - June 2013 ( Oral )
Angiosarcoma of the Parotid: British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - July 2013 (Poster)
Automobile airbag induced maxillofacial injuries: European Association of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery - September 2012 (Poster)
Rare Metastatic Presentation of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Association of Oral &
Maxillofacial Surgeons of India - November 2011( Poster 1st Author)
Case Series of Parotid Duct Injuries, Treatment and Sequalae: Association of Oral &
Maxillofacial Surgeons of India - November 2011 (Poster 1st Author )
Medpor implant experience at University College Hospital , London, UK 2005-2010 - June 2011 ( Poster 1st Author )
National
Secondary Merkel Cell Cancer manifesting in the Parotid: Treatment options?
Royal Society of Medicine - January 2014 ( Oral )
Arthroscopic approach to treat closed lock of Temporomandibular Joint
Royal Society of Medicine - May 2013 ( Oral )
Audit of Adequacy of TMJ documentation & Data Collection at a Regional Maxillofacial Unit
TMJ Study Day- Royal Society of Medicine - 25th October 2012 ( Oral )
Regional
Introduction to Maxillofacial Surgery
Homerton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: 16th May 2019
Invited by the educational academy to speak on Foundation Year teaching program
Introduction to Maxillofacial Trauma & Infection
Homerton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: 3rd May 2018
Invited by the educational academy to speak on Foundation Year teaching program
Paediatric Maxillofacial Trauma:-
Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust: 21st February 2018
Invited by the Paediatric Team as a guest speaker
Head Injury : Barts & London (BLT) NHS Trust Nov 2015
Skin Cancer and its management: Barts & London (BLT) NHS Trust Oct 2015
Panfacial Sequencing: BLT June 2015
Zygomatic Fractures: BLT June 2015
Quality Improvement Project : Oncology Operative Notes Audit - Barts & London NHS Trust - 15th June 2015 ( Oral )
Mortality & Morbidity Head & Neck Oncology - Barts & London NHS Trust - 24th April 2015 ( Oral )
Mortality & Morbidity Head & Neck Oncology - Barts & London NHS Trust - 3rd December 2014 ( Oral )
TMJ Seminar : BLT Nov 2014
Instructor on Facial Soft Tissue Course : BLT Nov 2014
Update on Melanoma: Royal Surrey Hospital - 25th March 2013 ( Oral )
Cervicofacial Infections: Northwick Park April 2013 (Airway Clinical Governance)
Current thinking and management of TMD - talk to vocational GDPs
Rodericks Dental Ltd July 2013
Orbital Fractures: Northwick Park November 2013
Departmental
Trigeminal Neuralgia and Facial Pain - Homerton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: September 2018
Facial pain Symposium - Homerton University NHS Foundation Trust: May 2018
Skin Cancer & its reconstruction in the Head & Neck - Homerton University NHS Foundation Trust: April 2018
Accurate Documentation for TMJ and Non-neoplastic swellings of the Parotid:- Homerton University NHS Foundation Trust. March 2018
Suturing techniques: Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust - October 2017
Cervicofacial Infections and access to the Airway:- Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust - October 2017
Prescription of Intravenous Fluids and Orbital Trauma: Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust - October 2017
What to do about Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction? : Brighton & Sussex NHS trust - October 2017
Recognition of Head Injury and its Management: - Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust - November 2017
Hands on mandibular fracture training in theatre:- Brighton & Sussex NHS trust - November 2017
Recognising Sepsis & its management:- Brighton & Sussex NHS trust - November 2017
Practical Teaching on Phlebotomy and cannulation :- Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust- December 2017
Skin Cancer & its reconstruction in the Head & Neck :- Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust- December 2017
Prescribing in OMFS and Ocular assessment following Maxillofacial Trauma:- Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust- January 2018
Non neoplastic swellings of the parotid gland including salivary endoscopy and Benign Odontogenic Tumours :- Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust January 2018
Paediatric Maxillofacial Trauma:- Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust January 2018.
Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases:- Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust February 2018
Neck Dissection anatomy and practical aspects of performing a neck dissections - Essentials:- Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust February 2018
Conferences
International
18th-21st Oct 2019 - Rome Nose Week
European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery - Nursing home Our Lady of Mercy, Rome, Italy
10-12 July 2013 - British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons - Dublin , Ireland
19-21 June 2013 - European Society of Temporomandibular Surgeons - Oxford, UK
November 2009 - Joint Meeting - British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India - Kerala , India
November 2011 - Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India - New Delhi, India
National
16th November 2017 - Sustainability and Transformational Partnerships - The British Medical Association
11th November 2016 - The 8th Annual Royal Marsden Head & Neck Conference. “ Upper aerodigestive tract cancer - what does NICE want us to do? “
Courses and Fellowships
International
Current:- Step by Step Surgery courses
Rhinoplasty: Intermediate Level, Analysis, planning and surgical techniques
10 Consecutive online webinars to conclude July 2020
October 2019 - Rhinoplasty/Aesthetics Fellowship, Rome, Italy
Dott Tito Marianetti
Clinica Assunzione Di Maria SANT.MA
30th September - Rhinoplasty Analysis course
Step by Step Surgical courses
Park Plaza hotel, London UK
29th September - Rhinoplasty Dissection course
Step by Step Surgical Courses St. Georges Hospital London UK
27th-28th September 2019 - Oculo-Facial Plastics Dissection course
Step by Step Surgical courses St. Georges Hospital London,UK
29/30th July 2019 – The Second London TMJ Surgery Course
Guy's Dissecting Rooms, Guys Hospital UK
26th July 2018 - TMJ concepts cadaveric TMJ replacement course
Guy’s Dissecting Rooms, Guy’s Hospital , UK
27th-30th July 2015 - 4th Brussels Atomium Orthognathic Course - Brussels
The European Face Centre & University Hospital Brussels
19th - 20st October 2012 - The 2nd Masterclass in Orthognathic Surgery - The London Clinic , UK
23rd November 2011 - Pre conference Orthognathic Course - Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India
11-15th July 2011 - Microvascular Course - Northwick Park Hospital UK
24th June 2011 - Masterclass: Surgical facelifts - British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting - Nice, France
22-24th June 2011 - British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting - Nice, France
8th October 2010 - British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Study Day - Royal College of Physicians, UK.
October 2010 - Facial Aesthetic Surgery Dissection Course - Slovenia
Association of Facial Plastic Surgeons
15th -17th May 2010 - St Mary’s Facial Plastic Surgery Course - St Mary's Hospital, UK
National
June 2017:- Good Clinical Practice Refresher - Queen Mary Innovation Centre, Whitechapel
April 2017:- Teach the Teachers - Oxford Medical Courses , Bloomsbury, London
March 2017:- Orthodontic-surgical Correction of Dento-facial Deformity - Royal London Hospital
February 2017: - NHS management - Barts & London NHS Trust
11th September 2016:- FRCS Revision Course - St Georges Hospital NHS Trust London
3rd June 2016 :- Interdisciplinary Cleft Lip & Palate Study day - South Thames Cleft Service
London Dental Education Training
9th-11th November 2015:- Advanced Trauma Life Support - Queens Hospital Nottingham
Awarding Body - Royal College of Surgeons
December 2014:- Assertiveness for Clinical Practice - London Deanery
25th November 2014:- Multidisciplinary Action Training In Crisis and Human Factors - Royal London Hospital Educational Academy
14th November 2014:- Facial Soft Tissue Course ( Instructor ) - Royal London Hospital Educational Academy
18th September 2014:- Personal Effectiveness : Working with Colleagues - London Deanery
30th June -1st July 2014:- Step by Step Rhinoplasty - Royal Society of Medicine
January 2014:- Contemporary Management of Head & Neck Cutaneous Malignancy - Royal Society of Medicine
18th-20th November 2013 :- Synthes FRCS Revision Course, Birmingham
8th November 6-7pm 2013 - King’s Maxillofacial Seminars ‘ Dynamic facial re-animation: an area for UK OMFS Expansion? ‘
( 1 CPD point )
8th November 9-5 pm 2013 - Difficult Airway Management Workshop - Kings College Hospital , London.
( 5 CPD points )
November 2013:- Legal Aspects of Surgical Practice - Royal College of Surgeons of England
9th-13th September 2013: - South Coast Flap Course - Salisbury
17th February 2013:- FRCS Revision course- St. Georges Hospital
28th November 2012:- Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea - Royal Society of Physicians
25th October 2012:- TMJ Study Day - Royal Society of Medicine
7th November 2012:- The London Head & Neck MDT Imaging Course - Northwick Park
26th November 2010:- Rhinoplasty Study Day - Association of Facial Plastic Surgeons
July 2010:- K-T Cosmetic Botox Refresher, Swindon
13th-15th January 2010:- UCL Orthognathic Planning Course, Eastman Dental Hospital
Local
All Mandatory Healthcare Training completed University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust
Feb 2020-April 2020
20th September 2018:- Frameworkhealth Error Management Training - Safety in Surgery
Homerton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
4th November 2017:- Equality Diversity and Human Rights Awareness - 3 year update ( e-learning )
Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust (BSUH)
25th October 2017:- Prevention and Management of sharps and Splash Injuries
3 year Update (e-learning)
BSUH
20th October 2017:- Safeguarding Children and Young People Level 2 - 3 year update (e-learning)
BSUH
20th October 2017:- Safeguarding Adults at Risk - 3 yr update ( e-learning )
BSUH
4th September 2017:- Adult Basic life Support( Doctors’ Induction ) - 1 year update
BSUH
4th September 2017:- Safeguarding Children and Young People Level 1- 3yr Update ( face to face )
BSUH
4th September 2017:- Fire & Health & Safety combined Training - 1 yr Update ( face to face )
BSUH
4th September 2017:- Manual Handling - Inanimate Loads - 4 yr Update ( face to face )
BSUH
29th November 2013 - Human factors and teamwork in the operating theatre - Northwick Park Hospital
8th November 2013 - Advanced Airway Management Hand on Workshop - Difficult Airway Society - Kings College Hospital
2nd April 2014 - Adult Basic Life Support - University College London Hospitals
CPD Activity last 5 years
November 2018:- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Interactive Resource Centre
Case Report:- ‘ A unique case of prostrate carcinoma metastasis to maxilla ‘
( 1 CPD point )
November 2018:- British Journal of Dermatology:- April 2014
‘ Long term effectiveness of intralesional triamcinolone acetone therapy in Orofacial
Granulomatosis: an observational cohort study ‘
( 1 CPD point )
November 2018:- MDU Journal - ‘Conflict resolution’
Approved by Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom
CPD code - 1200773 ( 1 CPD point )
November 2018:- MDU Journal - ‘Crossbows and Confidentiality’
Approved by Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom
CPD code - 119129 ( 1 CPD point )
November 2018:- MDU Journal - ‘ Consent and intimate examinations’
Approved by Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom
CPD code - 116754 ( 1 CPD point )
September 2018: - Frameworkhealth - Error management training
Safety in Surgery
Homerton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ( 2 CPD points )
July 2018: - Manual Handling - Interactive Healthcare Training ( IHT )
July 2018: - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulation ( COSHH ) - ( IHT)
July 2018: - Infection Control and Standard Precautions ( IHT )
July 2018: - Handling of Violence and Aggression ( IHT )
July 2018:- RIDDOR ( Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and dangerous occurrences ) - ( IHT )
July 2018: - Counter Fraud in the NHS ( IHT )
26th June 2018:- TMJ Multidisciplinary management with Physiotherapy
Neck Lump diagnostic pathways
Upcoming/Ongoing Audit Projects
Update on databases
Clinical Governance Meeting
Homerton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ( 3 CPD points )
7th February 2018:- Safeguarding Children and Young People Level 3
Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust
(face to face) ( 3 CPD points )
16th January 2018:- Mental Capacity training - Brighton & Sussex University NHS Trust ( 1 CPD point )
3rd January 2018:- All-on-4 treatment concept online course - Nobel Biocare ( 3 CPD points )
4th January 2018:- All-on-4 treatment E-book with videos - Nobel Biocare ( 3 CPD points )
30th November 2017:- Venous Thromboembolism Training - Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust ( 1 CPD point )
16th November 2017:- Sustainability & Transformation Partnerships - British Medical Association Webinar (1.5 CPD points )
4th November 2017:- Conflict Management- 3 yr Update ( e learning ) Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust
4th November 2017:- Equality Diversity and Human Rights Awareness - 3 year update ( e-learning ) Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust
20th October 2017:- Safeguarding Children and Young People Level 2 - 3 year update (e-learning) Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust
20th October 2017:- Safeguarding Adults at Risk - 3 yr update ( e-learning ) Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust
4th September 2017:- Adult Basic life Support( Doctors’ Induction ) - 1 year update
Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust
4th September 2017:- Safeguarding Children and Young People Level 1- 3yr Update ( face to face )
Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust
4th September 2017:- Fire & Health & Safety combined Training - 1 yr Update ( face to face )
Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust
4th September 2017:- Manual Handling - Inanimate Loads - 4 yr Update ( face to face )
Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust
1st-3rd March 2017:- Orthodontic-Surgical Correction of Dento-facial Deformity ( 18 CPD points )
3rd June 2016:- Interdisciplinary Cleft Lip & Palate Study day - South Thames Cleft Service
London Dental Education Training ( 6 CPD points )
14th November 2014:- Facial Soft Tissue Course ( Instructor ) - Royal London Hospital Educational Academy ( 8 CPD points )
9th-11th November 2015:- Advance Trauma Life Support - Royal College of Surgeons of England ( 17 CPD points )
27th-30th July 2015 - 4th Brussels Atomium Orthognathic Course - Brussels ( 20 CPD points )
30th June 2014 - 1st July 2014:- Step by Step Rhinoplasty - A video based Course - Royal College of Surgeons of England ( 13 CPD points )
8th November - King’s Maxillofacial Seminars ‘ Dynamic facial re-animation: an area for UK OMFS Expansion? ‘ ( 1 CPD point )
8th November 9-5 pm - Difficult Airway Management Workshop - Kings College Hospital , London. ( 5 CPD points )
10-12th July 2013 - British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons International Conference ( 20 CPD points )
International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Reviewer Certificate 2013 ( 10 CPD points )
19th-21st October 2012 - Orthognathic Planning Course - Royal College of Physicians UK (32 CPD points )
11-15th July 2011 - Microvascular Course - Northwick Park ( 30 CPD points )
22-24th June 2011 - British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting - Nice, France ( 20 CPD points )
26th November 2010:- Rhinoplasty Study Day - Association of Facial Plastic Surgeons ( 6 CPD points )
15th -17th May 2010 - St Mary’s Facial Plastic Surgery Course - St Mary's Hospital, UK ( 20 CPD points )
Most Recent Audits / Quality Improvement Projects
TMJ documentation audit at Homerton University Foundation Trust - cycle completed
Maxillofacial trauma and swelling referral pathways at Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust.
Ongoing Audits/ Quality Improvement Projects
Oral & Maxillofacial Photography Consent Audit ( ID10573 ) - Leicester Royal Infirmary
Supervisor - BAOMS Covid-19 Dental Infection Audit - Leicester Royal Infirmary
Supervisor - BAOMS Covid-19 Trauma Audit - Leicester Royal Infirmary
Ongoing Research
CovidSurg: an international cohort study, aiming to assess the outcomes of surgery in patients diagnosed in COVID-19 - Local Personal Investigator for Maxillofacial / Head & Neck Leicester Royal Infirmary
CovidSurg-Cancer: an international cohort study assessing the safety of surgery for all types of cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of the pandemic in cancer delay and treatment pathways - Local Personal Investigator for Maxillofacial / Head & Neck Leicester Royal Infirmary
Teaching
Clinical supervisor to juniors rotating through department. Didactic training and interactive training
Career Interests:
Oral Surgery/Facial Trauma/ Deformity management/ Facial Cosmetics/Facial Skin Cancer / TMJ
Head & Neck Cancer Ablation and Free Flap reconstruction.