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Dr Nicholas Lai is a highly experienced Orthodontist at London City Smiles with over 20 years of experience in dentistry. He graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from Guy's Hospital in 2000 and worked as a general dentist for three years. He then gained further experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, restorative dentistry, and paediatric dentistry in various healthcare settings. In 2002, he was awarded his Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
In 2003, Dr Lai began his three-year Specialist Orthodontic training at the Royal London Hospital, where he earned his Master of Science degree (MSc) in 2005 and his Membership in Orthodontics (MOrtho) in 2006 from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Dr Lai has worked in various specialist practices, focusing on adult orthodontics and complex cases including orthognathic cases and treating patients with hypodontia. He has expertise in aesthetic brace systems, including: Invisalign, lingual braces and ceramic braces (Clarity). Dr Lai is also an accredited temporary anchorage device (TAD) practitioner, devices used in conjunction with braces to reduce treatment time.
BDS - Guy's Hospital, UK in 2000
MFDS RCS (Eng) - Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK in 2002
MSc Orthodontics - Royal London Hospital, UK in 2005
MOrtho RCS (Eng) - Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK in 2006