Dr Vinay Shah is a UK-registered Dental Specialist in Endodontics, with a professional focus on root canal treatment and the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting the dental pulp and tissues surrounding tooth roots.
According to the General Dental Council (GDC), Dr Shah is registered under GDC number 228273 and is listed as a specialist in Endodontics. The GDC record confirms his primary dental qualification as BDS London, awarded in 2012.
Dr Shah’s published professional profiles state that he graduated from King’s College London and subsequently completed further postgraduate training before specialising in Endodontics. His clinical interests include complex root canal treatment, diagnosis of dental pain, dental trauma management and internal bleaching.
Important verification note: Public sources reviewed for this profile verify Dr Vinay Shah’s professional qualifications, specialty and clinical work. They do not independently establish that he is a dentist at Perfect Dental Clinic. Therefore, this profile does not claim that he currently works for Perfect Dental Clinic.
About Dr Vinay Shah
Dr Vinay Shah is a specialist endodontist whose professional training progressed from general dentistry and restorative dentistry into specialist Endodontics.
He graduated from King’s College London in 2012. Following dental foundation training in Leicester, he completed Dental Core Training posts in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He later undertook restorative dentistry training at King’s College Hospital and Birmingham Dental Hospital.
During his postgraduate development, Dr Shah became particularly interested in Endodontics. He subsequently completed an MClinDent in Endodontology at the Eastman Dental Institute, achieving a distinction. He also completed the Membership in Endodontics examinations through the Royal College of Surgeons of England and is listed on the GDC Specialist List for Endodontics.
Professional profiles state that Dr Shah limits his clinical practice to Endodontics and accepts referrals for complex root canal procedures, dental pain diagnosis, trauma management and internal bleaching.
Qualifications & Experience
Dr Vinay Shah’s publicly verified professional qualifications include:
- BSc (Hons)
- BDS (Hons)
- BDS London, 2012
- MFDS RCSEd – Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- MClinDent (Endo) – Master of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontology
- M.Endo RCSEng – Membership in Endodontics, Royal College of Surgeons of England
- GDC Registration Number: 228273
- GDC Specialty: Endodontics
The GDC register confirms that Dr Shah first registered as a dentist in July 2012 and has been registered as a specialist in Endodontics since January 2021.
His postgraduate experience has included training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Restorative Dentistry before progressing to specialist Endodontology training.
Professional sources also state that Dr Shah teaches and mentors postgraduate dental students undertaking postgraduate endodontic education at the Eastman Dental Institute.
Specialty & Expertise
Specialist Endodontics
Dr Vinay Shah’s recognised specialty is Endodontics. The GDC Specialist List provides independent confirmation that Endodontics is his registered specialty.
Endodontics focuses on diseases and injuries affecting the dental pulp and tissues surrounding the roots of teeth. One of the most commonly recognised endodontic procedures is root canal treatment.
Complex Root Canal Treatment
Dr Shah’s professional profile specifically identifies complex root canal treatment among his clinical services. He accepts internal and external referrals for complex endodontic cases.
Root canal treatment may be recommended when the pulp inside a tooth becomes inflamed, infected or irreversibly damaged. The appropriate treatment depends on the individual patient’s diagnosis.
Dental Pain Diagnosis
Diagnosis of dental pain is another documented area of Dr Shah’s specialist practice. Identifying the underlying cause of pain is an important part of determining the appropriate treatment approach.
Dental Trauma Management
Dr Shah’s published professional information also lists trauma management among his clinical interests. Dental trauma can affect the tooth pulp and supporting structures, and treatment depends on the nature and severity of the injury.
Internal Bleaching
Internal bleaching is also listed among Dr Shah’s areas of treatment. This type of whitening may be considered for certain discoloured teeth where the colour change originates from within the tooth.
Treatments & Services
Based on his published professional profiles, Dr Vinay Shah’s documented areas of clinical practice include:
- Complex root canal treatment
- Specialist Endodontic assessment
- Diagnosis of dental pain
- Dental trauma management
- Internal bleaching
- Endodontic referrals
- Management of complex endodontic cases
The exact treatment required varies between patients. A dentist or specialist endodontist should assess the tooth and relevant diagnostic information before treatment is recommended.
Patients researching specialist dental care can also explore other dentist profiles on Perfect Dental Clinic, including Dr Pankaj Patel, Dr Dawson and Dr Mario Montoya.
Clinic & Appointment Information
Dr Vinay Shah is publicly listed as a Specialist Endodontist at UK Dental Specialists in Chiswell Green, St Albans. The practice lists him among its Endodontic specialists.
UK Dental Specialists
Address:
216A Watford Road
Chiswell Green
St Albans
AL2 3EA
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01727 800 372
The practice provides specialist dental services including Endodontics and root canal procedures.
Patients interested in seeing Dr Shah should contact the practice directly to confirm current appointment availability, referral requirements and consultation arrangements.
A third-party appointment listing currently shows UK Dental Specialists as open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are practice-level opening hours and should not be treated as Dr Shah’s individual consultation hours.
FAQs
Q: Who is Dr Vinay Shah?
A: Dr Vinay Shah is a UK-registered dentist and Specialist Endodontist. The General Dental Council lists him under registration number 228273 with Endodontics as his specialty.
Q: What is Dr Vinay Shah’s specialty?
A: Dr Shah’s registered specialty is Endodontics. His professional practice focuses on endodontic treatment, including complex root canal procedures.
Q: Where did Dr Vinay Shah study dentistry?
A: Dr Shah graduated from King’s College London in 2012. He later completed postgraduate training in Endodontology at the Eastman Dental Institute, where he achieved a distinction in his MClinDent.
Q: Is Dr Vinay Shah registered with the GDC?
A: Yes. The General Dental Council lists Dr Vinay Shah as a registered dentist under GDC number 228273 and lists Endodontics as his specialty.
Q: What treatments does Dr Vinay Shah provide?
A: His published profiles identify complex root canal treatment, diagnosis of dental pain, dental trauma management and internal bleaching among his areas of clinical practice.
Q: Does Dr Vinay Shah treat complex root canal cases?
A: Yes. His professional profile specifically states that he accepts internal and external referrals for complex root canal treatment procedures.