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Trust score 8/100
Accepting new patients
Dr
Dr Heather Illing
Dentistry
English
2,860+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Heather Illing is a consultant orthodontist who is both medically and dentally qualified, undertaking higher specialist training in Orthodontics, bringing 15 years' experience as a Hospital Consultant in Orthodontics, with a specialist interest in Orthognathic Surgery. Dr Illing's career has spanned across both NHS Hospitals and Private Dental and Orthodontic Practice, appointed as Consultant Orthodontist at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, in 2000. Dr Illing is an advocate of non-extraction orthodontic therapy, taking into account both facial and dental aesthetics. She has extensive experience in passive self-ligating fixed appliance systems and is an Elite Damon appliance user, employing both Damon Clear and DQ systems. She is affiliated with the European Masters of Aligners and a recommended provider of the Invisalign appliance system.
Dr Illing initially undertook her undergraduate dental training at Guys Hospital, London, and later her medical undergraduate studies at Barts and the London Hospitals, London, qualifying with Distinction, followed by extensive postgraduate training, and Primary and Full Fellowships in Dental Surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons of England. She began her postgraduate training in Orthodontics at the Royal London Hospital, gaining her Membership in Orthodontics from Royal College of Surgeons England and Master of Science degree from the University of London, followed by higher specialist hospital Orthodontic training with the Wessex Deanery, awarding her the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship in Orthodontics from the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of England, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Ireland.
Throughout her career, Dr Illing has published widely and is actively engaged in Clinical Audit and Quality Improvement Programmes. She has been the Lead Clinician for the combined orthodontic/ orthognathic clinic (surgical orthodontics), the Lead for Patient Satisfaction and a departmental Hospital Consultant appraiser.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Orthotics
• Adult Braces
• Braces
• Invisible braces
• Teeth Straightening
• Orthodontist
• Oral Surgeon
Dr Illing initially undertook her undergraduate dental training at Guys Hospital, London, and later her medical undergraduate studies at Barts and the London Hospitals, London, qualifying with Distinction, followed by extensive postgraduate training, and Primary and Full Fellowships in Dental Surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons of England. She began her postgraduate training in Orthodontics at the Royal London Hospital, gaining her Membership in Orthodontics from Royal College of Surgeons England and Master of Science degree from the University of London, followed by higher specialist hospital Orthodontic training with the Wessex Deanery, awarding her the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship in Orthodontics from the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of England, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Ireland.
Throughout her career, Dr Illing has published widely and is actively engaged in Clinical Audit and Quality Improvement Programmes. She has been the Lead Clinician for the combined orthodontic/ orthognathic clinic (surgical orthodontics), the Lead for Patient Satisfaction and a departmental Hospital Consultant appraiser.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Orthotics
• Adult Braces
• Braces
• Invisible braces
• Teeth Straightening
• Orthodontist
• Oral Surgeon
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Heather Illing
Education & training
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2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2015–2019 Residency · Dentistry
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2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Dentistry
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 888 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,166 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,878 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 705 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 9 · i10: 16
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Outcomes of Dentistry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8758/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39383251 · cited by 8
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European registry analysis of Dentistry outcomes
DOI: 10.8729/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34992248 · cited by 42
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Outcomes of Dentistry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.9658/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34048676 · cited by 172
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European registry analysis of Dentistry outcomes
DOI: 10.9297/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37875306 · cited by 6
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Dentistry European Annual Congress (Dentistry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Dentistry National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Dentistry — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2020
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2020
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2020
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Dentistry
- Awareness When should you see a dentistry?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.heather.illing@euroclinics.example
