Matthew Garrett
GDC No 79136
Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Endodontics & Periodontics
BSc, BDS, MSc, FDS (Rest Dent) RCS(Eng), FRCS (Hon)
Matthew Garrett is a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry and a recognised leader in managing patients with developmental and acquired dental anomalies, including those requiring multidisciplinary care.
Matthew is a Consultant and Lead Clinician in Restorative Dentistry at the Macmillan Cancer Centre, University College London NHS Foundation Trust. He treats patients affected by head and neck cancers and facial trauma. He brings this same level of expertise to Dawood & Tanner, where he supports patients with comprehensive treatment planning, implant-supported restorations, and rehabilitation following serious dental challenges.
In recent years, Matthew has also led national education and training initiatives, serving as Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England between 2020 and 2023. He chairs several committees including the Restorative Dentistry Managed Clinical Network for London, a clinical led advisory group advising on improving dental care across London.
Specialist Areas & Approach
- Restorative Dentistry for Developmental Conditions – Expert in hypodontia, enamel and dentine defects, advanced tooth wear and oncology-related needs
- Rehabilitation – Planning and delivering long-term solutions for complex cases
- Collaborative Treatment Leadership – Coordinating care with specialists in implants, prosthodontics, and endodontics
- Academic & Clinical Excellence – National leader in specialist training and education