The BSOS Committee
Dr Roy Higson, President (Honorary)
Roy is our President. He is also on the Advisory Board of Dental Protection and the Board of the International Partnership for the Study of Occlusion. He has taught both theory and hands-on occlusion at all levels around the world for many years.
Dr Alison O'Donnell, Committee Member
I graduated from Glasgow University with a BDS Degree in 2000 and have over 20 years experience in General Practice in both England and Scotland. My approach is relaxed, informative and professional. I believe in educating and supporting my patients to make choices that benefit their mouths and also their overall wellbeing. I have a special interest in headaches, neck and shoulder pain and other common problems that can occur for patients through poor jaw relationships and poor function. I'm keen on postgraduate education and have a strong commitment to lifelong learning. I gained the postgraduate MFGDP qualification in 2002 from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. I am retired Chair of BSOS but still very much involved in the Committee.
Dr Jette Holbrook, Tutor & Committee Member
I qualified from Copenhagen Dental School in 1984 and have been in General Practice in York, with my husband Steven, since 1989 where we treat all aspects of TMD. I did my initial occlusal training as an undergraduate and then further postgraduate training between 1995 and 1996 with Niles Guichet and the International Partnership for the Study of Occlusion, to become a full member of BSOS. I obtained further training in Florida & Kentucky under the tutelage of Profs Henry Gremillion and Jeff Okeson in Orofacial Pain, TMD and occlusion and haven been a member of the American Equlibration Society since 2004. I became a clinical instructor with Roy Higson in 2005 and more recently with BSOS. I completed my MSc in Restorative Dentistry from UCL in 2012. I thoroughly enjoy mentoring at the Comprehensive Appliance Course.
Dr Laurence Murray, Committee Member
I qualified from Dundee University in 1981 and worked in several practices in the south of England before joining Abbots Lodge in 1984 and became a partner in 1988. I started my interest in occlusion when I heard Dr Niles Guichet in 1989 and then followed a structured 3 year training programme run by IPSO and taught Dr Bill Comcowich, Dr John Bassett and Dr Peter Nissler. I have maintained an interest in occlusion and how it is important in all facets of dentistry. I also treat patients with TMD and those who suffer from chronic headaches and neckaches. I have been placing implants since 1996 and accept referrals for these and other advanced restorative treatments; in addition I have a contract with the local health authority for orthodontics and oral surgery. I lecture on occlusion and advanced dentistry both here and abroad and I am currently the Director of Education for the British Society for Occlusal Studies (BSOS).
I have three children. Outside of work I enjoy Sailing, skiing, golf and cycling.
Dr Hamish Morton, Treasurer & Committee Member
Hamish graduated from Glasgow University in 1991 with several awards and went on to do his postgraduate training at Oxford University. He has a special interest in patients with complex treatment needs, TMJ and implants, the latest digital scanners and software.
Dr Mark Hargreaves, Committee Member
Mark recently retired but is invaluable to BSOS with a Bio many aspire. Originally from Blackpool, Mark qualified at Guy’s Hospital, University of London and is a Partner at Kendrick View Dental Practice in Reading. As well as general dentistry he has developed considerable skills in occlusion and TMD, treating patients with problem bites and with head and neck pain related to their bite for many years. He is well known and respected in local and national dental circles, and as well as BSOS he is a retired member of the British Dental Association, Newbury Study Group, the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the American Equilibration Society, for whom he was the UK representative, BSOS Liaison and Board Member.
Dr Devin Vaghela Member BDS (Bris), MFDS RCS Eng., Adv. Aesthetic Dentistry Cert. (UCL)
Tutor & Committee Member
Devin qualified with a bachelor’s degree in dentistry at the University of Bristol in 2005 and obtained membership of the Royal College of Surgeons, England, in 2008. Following graduation, he worked at the Oral and Maxillofacial surgery unit at Torbay Hospital before entering general practice, where he now works as part of a multi-disciplinary specialist team. His interests lay in dental occlusion and functional corrections including jaw joint problems (TMD) and how these may relate to problems with teeth, rehabilitations with implants, in the management of advanced tooth wear, and in dental sleep medicine. A sincere commitment to postgraduate education and mentorship has led him to train and work alongside some of the foremost opinion leaders in dentistry, both locally and internationally. Devin teaches occlusion, sleep and airway at our Comprehensive Appliance Course.
Dr Charlotte Bishop BDS, Tutor & Committee Member
Charlotte was born in Bristol and trained at the University of Birmingham.
After completing her training, she soon returned to Bristol in 2001 to join the family practice, where she began her apprenticeship in TMJD and occlusal therapy with her father Peter Bishop, this work is now her primary focus.
Charlotte has been working with jaw joint problems and occlusal appliances ever since and in addition to this, the majority of referrals she receives are with orthopaedic (early intervention) orthodontics, to assist in arch and jaw development using Orthopaedic Orthodontic techniques. Charlotte is one of our Tutors for the Comprehensive Appliance Course!
Dr Stewart Cochrane BDS, Tutor & Committee Member
Stewart trained at Dundee University, qualifying in 1996. Providing a wealth of experience in dentistry, restoration of dental implants, cosmetic dentistry and treatment of bite related issues. He is passionate about post-graduate teaching and regularly attends courses, we are delighted to have him on our Committee. Stewart is one of our Tutors at our Comprehensive Appliance Course.