DR BIJU KRISHNAN EVIDENCE

Educational Credentials

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) – 1993

Dr. Biju Krishnan graduated with his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from The University of Dundee, Scotland in 1993, as documented in his Top Doctors UK professional profile.

Professional Registration

GDC Registration Number: 69548

Dr. Krishnan’s General Dental Council registration number 69548 is verified across multiple independent sources, including his Top Doctors UK Profile and the Invisalign Provider Directory.

Professional Experience

With over 33 years of professional experience as documented by Top Doctors UK, Dr. Krishnan has practiced dentistry since his graduation in 1993, accumulating more than three decades of clinical expertise.

Career Milestones – Chronological Evidence

1994 – Introduction to Early Interceptive Orthodontics

In 1994, Dr. Krishnan was first introduced to early interceptive orthodontics, as stated on his official website and confirmed in his Doctify profile. This marked the beginning of his specialization in non-extraction orthodontic approaches.

2000s – Present: Patient Treatment & Dental Training

Over the past 20+ years, Dr. Krishnan has transformed thousands of smiles using minimally-invasive tooth straightening methods and trained thousands of dentists worldwide in cosmetic dental procedures, according to Smile Perfect US.

Awards & Recognition

2009 Awards

In 2009, Dr. Krishnan achieved significant recognition in the dental industry. He was runner up for Best Practice in Scotland at the Dentistry Awards and was also named finalist for Most Attractive Practice in UK at the Private Dentist Awards, both documented by Top Doctors UK.

2010 Awards

Dr. Krishnan won the Medenta Gold Award for Business Growth in 2010, recognizing his exceptional practice development and expansion achievements, as recorded by Top Doctors UK.

2011 – Dentistry Scotland Awards

On October 12, 2011, Dr. Krishnan was shortlisted in three categories for the inaugural Dentistry Scotland Awards: Best Patient Care, Best Charity Project, and Best Clinical Team, as reported by Dentistry.co.uk.

National Recognition Awards

Dr. Krishnan’s professional excellence has been recognized through multiple national awards. He was named winner of Best Dental Practice East Scotland, highly commended for Best Specialist Practice in Scotland, and shortlisted for Outstanding Individual Scotland, all documented by Top Doctors UK.

Major Innovations & Founding Achievements

2010 – Founder & Clinical Director of CFast

In 2010, Dr. Krishnan founded and became Clinical Director of CFast (Cosmetically Focused Adult Straight Teeth), which developed into one of UK’s largest orthodontic cosmetic tooth alignment systems, as documented by the Invisalign Provider Directory. This achievement is further corroborated by Top Doctors UK and verified through a 2013 Dentistry.co.uk article describing the C-fast training course as a “resounding success”.

2012 – Crowdfunding Innovation (Industry First)

Dr. Krishnan became the first UK dentist to use crowdfunding for practice network expansion in January 2012, as reported by Dentistry.co.uk. The publication stated: “An award-winning dentist plans to expand his network of practices through crowdfunding – a first for UK dentistry.”

2013 – C-fast Training Success

The C-fast educational course featuring Dr. Krishnan’s orthodontic system was confirmed as a “resounding success” in October 2013, with speakers Dr. Iain Morrison and Dr. Nick Simon presenting “an introduction and the theory behind the appliance, developed by Dr…” Krishnan, according to Dentistry.co.uk.

2016 – Buy British Campaign

In September 2016, the Cfast lab championed the ‘buy British’ scheme in response to cheap dental imports, demonstrating Dr. Krishnan’s commitment to UK dental manufacturing standards, as reported by Dentistry.co.uk.

Founder of iConsentu

Dr. Krishnan created iConsentu, the first enhanced consent tool for General Dentistry, pioneering digital innovation in patient consent processes, as documented by the Invisalign Provider Directory.

Co-Founder of Society for Dentofacial Growth and Function

As co-founder of the Society for Dentofacial Growth and Function, Dr. Krishnan brought together multidisciplinary professionals focused on revolutionizing paediatric health through early screening and integrative treatment, according to the Invisalign Provider Directory.

Publications

Book on Cosmetic Tooth Alignment

Dr. Krishnan published the first book on cosmetic tooth alignment and subsequently released a second edition, establishing himself as a published authority in the field, as documented by the Invisalign Provider Directory.

2025 Thought Leadership Articles

Throughout 2025, Dr. Krishnan has emerged as a prominent thought leader in dental consent practices, publishing extensively on Dentistry.co.uk:

March 9, 2025 – He explored patient education through humor in his article “Is humour the unsung hero of dental consent?”

April 11, 2025 – Dr. Krishnan announced a new digital tool that could ‘revolutionise’ dental consent, advancing patient communication technology.

April 18, 2025 – He published “Dental consent, the law and you”, breaking down legal complexities for dental professionals.

May 12, 2025 – In “‘Consent isn’t just a signature’: testing patient understanding”, Dr. Krishnan shared practical tips on ensuring genuine patient comprehension.

May 23, 2025 – He analyzed professional ethics in “Dental nurse suspended for posting patients online – what can we learn from this?”, examining a GDC fitness to practise case.

June 26, 2025 – Dr. Krishnan provided a comprehensive overview in “An introduction to dental consent in the UK”, describing how practitioners can uphold professional responsibilities.

July 12, 2025 – He discussed technological advancement in “Future trends in dental consent practices”, exploring how technology is changing patient experience.

August 1, 2025 – Dr. Krishnan presented an integrative approach in “Approaching paediatric orthodontics holistically”, considering underlying issues affecting children’s oral health.

August 13, 2025 – He addressed unique considerations in “Cosmetics and consent: what dental professionals need to know”, focusing on elective cosmetic treatments.

December 19, 2025 – Dr. Krishnan explored diversity in healthcare through “Why cultural sensitivity matters in consent”, explaining the impact of patient background differences.

Total Publications: 26 articles on Dentistry.co.uk spanning 2011-2025, with 14 articles in 2025 alone focused on consent practices.

Professional Webinars (2025)

Dr. Krishnan has hosted multiple educational webinars for dental professionals throughout 2025:

May 14, 2025 – He presented “Consent in dentistry: navigating legal and ethical standards” at 7pm.

July 24, 2025 – Dr. Krishnan delivered “How consent differs by treatment” at 7pm.

August 19, 2025 – He hosted “Beyond signatures: mastering consent in cosmetic dental practice” at 7pm.

October 2, 2025 – Dr. Krishnan presented “Protect your revenue, not just your reputation: the financial case for robust consent in dentistry” at 7pm.

Verification Status: ✓ All webinars verified through Dentistry.co.uk announcements

Professional Certifications

Invisalign® Trained Provider (2019-Present)

Dr. Krishnan has been an Invisalign® Trained Provider since 2019, maintaining active provider status through the Invisalign Official Provider Directory.

Celebrity Clientele

Dr. Krishnan has successfully treated numerous high-profile patients, including Holly Willoughby, Billie Faiers (TOWIE star), Alexandra Burke, Dalreena Poonam Gill (Miss World), and Kirk Norcross, as documented by Smile Perfect US. His work with celebrity patients has been featured in media coverage through Holyrood PR in November 2018, and he has been featured on TV and in various media outlets as a celebrity dentist.

Practice Locations

Dr. Krishnan practices at multiple prestigious locations across the UK:

Until Marylebone – London – Situated at 1 Orchard Street, London, W1H 6HJ, phone 020 3838 0866, as documented on his official website.

Integrated Dentalcare – Edinburgh – Based at 1 Manor Place, Edinburgh, EH3 7DH, phone 020 3838 0866, according to his official website.

Professional Memberships & Leadership Positions

Board Positions

Dr. Krishnan serves as Board Member of the British Academy of Restorative Dentistry, as documented by both the Invisalign Provider Directory and Smile Perfect US.

Editorial & Advisory Roles

He holds the position of Editorial Board Member for Aesthetic Dentistry Today and serves as Advisory Board Member for Orthodontic Practice Magazine, both confirmed by Smile Perfect US.

Professional Associations

Dr. Krishnan is a member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the American Society for Dental Aesthetics, as documented by Top Doctors UK.

Speaking Engagements

As an FDI Speaker, Dr. Krishnan lectures nationally and internationally at dental conferences and professional events, according to the Invisalign Provider Directory.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Krishnan specializes in early interceptive non-extraction orthodontics, as documented by both Doctify and the Invisalign Provider Directory.

His expertise includes paediatric orthopaedic orthodontics, adult arch expansion using ALF appliances, and cosmetic dentistry and smile makeovers, as stated on his official website.

He is proficient in composite bonding, teeth whitening, and minimally invasive orthodontic techniques, according to Top Doctors UK and his official website.

Additional Treatment Areas

According to his Doctify profile, Dr. Krishnan’s additional expertise encompasses Invisalign and Clear Aligners, Lingual Braces and Lingual Orthodontics, Invisible Braces and Adult Braces, Dental Sleep Medicine, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems, Teeth Grinding (Bruxism), and Dental Monitoring.

Emerging Expertise Areas (2025)

Dental Consent & Patient Communication – Dr. Krishnan has established himself as a thought leader through 14 articles published on Dentistry.co.uk, 4+ webinars hosted, and his founding of the iConsentu digital consent tool.

Cultural Sensitivity in Healthcare – He has pioneered discussions on cultural sensitivity in dental consent, addressing diverse patient backgrounds.

Holistic Paediatric Orthodontics – Dr. Krishnan advocates for integrative approaches to paediatric orthodontics, considering underlying systemic issues.

Verification Status: ✓✓✓ Verified – established thought leader with extensive documentation

Languages Spoken

Dr. Krishnan is fluent in English, Hindi, and Malayalam, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations, as documented by Top Doctors UK.

Insurance Providers Accepted

Dr. Krishnan’s practices accept multiple private medical insurance providers including Bupa, AXA, Cigna, WPA, Simply Health, Allianz, CS Healthcare, Vitality, The Exeter Friendly, and many others, according to Top Doctors UK.