Dr Jiten Vagela
General Dentist
Dr Jiten Vaghela is an experienced implant surgeon, clinical educator and mentor with a strong academic and clinical background in implant and restorative dentistry. He graduated from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ in London in 2009 and completed his vocational training with the Oxford Deanery the following year. In 2011, he obtained Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties (MJDF) from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and has since undertaken extensive postgraduate training, including an MClinDent in Implant Dentistry, postgraduate training in Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry and a Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Education.
Dr Jit has been placing and restoring dental implants for over a decade, with his clinical practice now predominantly focused on implant dentistry and complex implant rehabilitation. His clinical interests include immediate implant placement, bone regeneration, guided surgery and full-arch rehabilitation, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based and predictable treatment outcomes.
Alongside clinical practice, education and mentoring form a major part of Dr Jit’s career. Having previously served as an Educational Supervisor for Health Education England, he currently teaches and mentors on the Smile Dental Academy Postgraduate Diplomas in Implant Dentistry and Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry, supporting clinicians across all aspects of implant dentistry. He has lectured nationally and internationally and is a founding member of the ADI NextGen Committee.
Dr Jit is a Director and Chief Clinical Officer of the Smile Clinic Group, providing clinical leadership across the group. He is also a published author in implant dentistry, including research relating to immediate implant placement. Known for his calm, patient-centred approach and dedication to evidence-based care, Dr Vaghela continues to combine clinical practice, education and mentoring, with a commitment to advancing modern implant and regenerative dentistry and supporting the next generation of implant clinicians.