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Dr Nicholas Lai

Orthodontics London

Dr Nicholas Lai

15 years of experience

9,105+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Nicholas Lai at a glance

Dr Nicholas Lai is an Orthodontics practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2007). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Nicholas Lai is a well experienced Orthodontist at London City Smiles with over 20 years of experience in dentistry. He completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree at Guy's Hospital in 2000 and worked as a general dentist for three years. He later gained further experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, restorative dentistry, and paediatric dentistry in various healthcare settings. He was awarded his Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2002.
In 2003, Dr Lai started his three-year Specialist Orthodontic training at the Royal London Hospital, earning 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.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Nicholas Lai

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Orthodontics
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Orthodontics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-42635 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthodontics
#EB-B816B217 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,441
Annual physical exam 99395 1,135
Vaccination administration 90471 1,143
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,040

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Nicholas Lai
HEADSHOT
Nicholas Lai in consultation
IN OFFICE
Nicholas Lai with the team
WITH TEAM
Nicholas Lai at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 76s
Meet Nicholas Lai

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of Orthodontics outcomes
    Nicholas Lai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5350/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34510158 · cited by 185
  2. Outcomes of Orthodontics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nicholas Lai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3832/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32038442 · cited by 179
  3. European registry analysis of Orthodontics outcomes
    Nicholas Lai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3997/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30038182 · cited by 77

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthodontics European Annual Congress (Orthodontics) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthodontics National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthodontics — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthodontics
  • Awareness When should you see a orthodontics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · nicholas.lai@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Orthodontics

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    Nicholas Lai specialises in Orthodontics in London, GB. 26 years of clinical experience.

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    Nicholas Lai speaks English.

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