Trainers
Alfonso Rao
www.alfonsorao.com
Born in Italy, Dr Alfonso Rao graduated from the University of Chieti with distinction.
He has spent three years at the Eastman Dental Institute of London, where he completed a course in Implant Dentistry. He also has completed training from the Global Institute for Dental Education in Los Angeles, in 2014.
Over the last few years Alfonso has dedicated a lot of personal time in teaching and mentoring dentists in implantology and as an opinion leader and speaker for Straumann and Dentsply. He’s has been a lead instructor for other implant course providers but decided to launch DELTA to provide a different approach to learning implant dentistry.
He is involved with the local community (Bristol) of dental professionals holding regular CPD events in the practice to promote education especially of other young dentists.
Anally Salinas Sequera
-Awarded Best Nurse of the Year South at the Dentistry awards 2023
-Awarded Best Nurse of the Year South West and Wales at the Dentistry awards 2022
-Awarded Highly Commended Dental Nurse South at the Private Dentistry Awards 2022
-Shortlisted Finalist Best Dental Nurse South 2021 Private Dentistry awards
Anally originates from Mexico. In 2010, she moved to the UK and started a career as a Dental Nurse. Since then, Anally has obtained her Dental Nurse Qualification (NEBDN) and worked in multidisciplinary clinics. Assisting specialists such as Endo Specialist, Perio Specialist and Orthodontist. She has also completed courses in Impression Taking, Itero and Trios Scanning, Photography, Radiography/CBCT, Sedation, and Straumann implant training post-qualification.
Currently, Anally works as Practice Manager/Tco/Senior Implant Nurse at Queen Square Implant Suite. She has discovered her passion for implantology and works full-time alongside Alfonso Rao. Anally is committed to sharing her knowledge and continuously enhancing her skill set. Additionally, she works as a clinical tutor for dental nurses and has been actively involved in organizing implant courses for dentists at Dental Delta Academy for the past 6 years.
Dipesh Kothari
Dipesh is a clinician with practice limited to implant dentistry. His training pathway has been comprehensive, culminating in a Masters in Implantology in 2018. He is an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Bristol and lectures on Implantology for various platforms including an MSc programme. Dipesh is passionate about implant dentistry and education and has dedicated personal time to run an implant study club, a podcast aimed at young implant dentists and is an ambassador for the young ITI.
Imran Nasser
BDS MFDS RCS Ed MSc Implantology
Imran qualified from Bristol University in 2006 and following subsequent hospital posts in the South West between 2007-2009, he completed his Masters in Implantology between 2010-2014 with distinction.
Imran became Practice Principal at Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental in 2020 and his main referral work remains implant and restorative aesthetic cases. He has a huge passion for mentoring & teaching; and in particular dental photography to document his surgery and outcomes.
Kit Spears
Kit is a multi award-winning implant dentist, practicing in Surrey and Hampshire. He graduated from the University of Bristol in 2011 and has been carrying out implant dentistry since 2014. He completed his Master’s degree in Dental Implantology with merit in 2017, and was invited back to be an academic supervisor on the Master’s programme, becoming a University of Bristol honorary staff member.
Kit has attended numerous advanced implant courses across the UK and Europe to hone his techniques and skills, including an Advanced Surgical Fellowship with Professor Urban.
Kit’s accolades include Best Multiple Implant Treatment in the UK, in the 2023 Dentistry Clinical Case Awards, and Best Young Implant Dentist in the UK, in the 2023 Clinical Dentistry Awards, and he has been shortlisted for many other awards. In addition, Kit is an ADI-registered implant mentor. Kit is a member of the International Team for Implantology, the Association of Dental Implantology and a Full Member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Mohsin Patel
He has built his career around implant dentistry, with a focus on delivering life-changing results for his patients. He is driven by the difference this treatment can make, restoring confidence, function, and quality of life.
He is the founder of Infinity Dental Clinic in Leeds and Harrogate, and co-founder of the dental laboratory Dentogenics. With a strong interest in digital and Implant dentistry, Mohsin uses modern technology to improve clinical precision, streamline workflows, and help patients clearly understand their treatment options. He also integrates SmileCloud to support effective communication, informed consent, and improved case acceptance.
He has a particular interest in optimising full-arch implant workflows, aiming to enhance clinical efficiency and predictability while improving the overall patient experience and long-term outcomes.
Alongside his clinical work, Mohsin is actively involved in mentoring and education within implant dentistry, an area he finds both rewarding and motivating.
Thomas Gill
BDS(Hons) BSc(Hons) PgCert(Medical Education), PgDip(Epidemiology), MRes(Clinical Research)
MSc(Clinical Implantology) MJDF(RCS Eng) FHEA
Tom graduated with honours from his BDS qualification from King’s College London in 2017; since completing his training, he has completed a number of postgraduate courses to further his skills, exploring many disciplines across dentistry. He has completed master’s in Implantology, as well as a master’s in Clinical Research. Tom treats patients requiring complex and advanced restorative treatment including dental implants. His areas of particular interest include aesthetic implant dentistry and management of complex restorative cases including functional and aesthetic rehabilitation of patients.
Tom was appointed to a specialist training position in Restorative Dentistry, exploring the theory and practical procedures across a multidisciplinary specialty; these include prosthodontics, periodontology and endodontics. He also has a keen interest in research and has been funded to undertake a PhD in the field of Dental Implantology. This will include a clinical trial for which he was awarded a prestigious Large Clinical Grant from the International Team for Implantology. The work Tom has completed has led to him presenting his research at various conferences, both in the UK and overseas, and has earned him numerous awards for his activities in clinical research. In the clinic, Tom is passionate about sharing knowledge and delivering the best possible care that he is able to provide.
