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Dr
Dr Helen Petersen
Dentistry
English
2,508+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Helen Petersen is a Manchester-based Consultant Oral Surgeon, who treats both adults and children, under local and general anaesthetic and intravenous sedation. She consults privately at the BMI Alexandra Hospital and has a wealth of experience in the diagnosis and management of oral conditions including the following:
• Removal of teeth, roots, impacted teeth, and wisdom teeth
• Surgical endodontics (apicectomy)
• Jaw cysts
• Soft tissue lesions
• Exposure of impacted teeth, including canines, for orthodontic treatment
Dr Petersen has also spent extensive time training at a specialist facial pain service at the Eastman Dental Institute and is experienced in the treatment of oral soft tissue conditions such as ulcers and lichen planus. She has a special interest in pre-orthodontic surgery, which includes the removal/exposure of impacted teeth, including canines and supernumeries.
Dr Petersen is the current lead for the paediatric oral surgery service and clinical lead for oral surgery within the Manchester Foundation Trust where she works closely as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage her patients' conditions. Dr Petersen is also a valued member of the Manchester Hypodontia team which takes on patients who have particularly complex dental needs.
Dr Petersen is dedicated to her patients and has achieved two awards in clinical excellence for performing above and beyond the duties of her role. She also has a passion for research and was previously awarded a research training fellowship from the Wellcome Trust in order to complete her PhD. Dr Petersen has had her research published in journals and has presented her work internationally. In addition, she currently holds the position of Editor-in-Chief for the international journal, 'Oral Surgery'.
Dr Petersen also has an interest in medical education and is an accredited senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the Academy of Medical Educators. She delivers lectures at the University of Manchester where she is the Programme Director for the Masters degree course in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr Petersen is also an invited examiner for the Overseas Registration Examination and a council member of the British Association of Oral Surgeons (BAOS).
• Removal of teeth, roots, impacted teeth, and wisdom teeth
• Surgical endodontics (apicectomy)
• Jaw cysts
• Soft tissue lesions
• Exposure of impacted teeth, including canines, for orthodontic treatment
Dr Petersen has also spent extensive time training at a specialist facial pain service at the Eastman Dental Institute and is experienced in the treatment of oral soft tissue conditions such as ulcers and lichen planus. She has a special interest in pre-orthodontic surgery, which includes the removal/exposure of impacted teeth, including canines and supernumeries.
Dr Petersen is the current lead for the paediatric oral surgery service and clinical lead for oral surgery within the Manchester Foundation Trust where she works closely as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage her patients' conditions. Dr Petersen is also a valued member of the Manchester Hypodontia team which takes on patients who have particularly complex dental needs.
Dr Petersen is dedicated to her patients and has achieved two awards in clinical excellence for performing above and beyond the duties of her role. She also has a passion for research and was previously awarded a research training fellowship from the Wellcome Trust in order to complete her PhD. Dr Petersen has had her research published in journals and has presented her work internationally. In addition, she currently holds the position of Editor-in-Chief for the international journal, 'Oral Surgery'.
Dr Petersen also has an interest in medical education and is an accredited senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the Academy of Medical Educators. She delivers lectures at the University of Manchester where she is the Programme Director for the Masters degree course in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr Petersen is also an invited examiner for the Overseas Registration Examination and a council member of the British Association of Oral Surgeons (BAOS).
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Helen Petersen
Education & training
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2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2009–2013 Residency · Dentistry
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2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Dentistry
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,590 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 904 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 712 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,367 |
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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 12 · i10: 6
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Outcomes of Dentistry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7940/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34162044 · cited by 198
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European registry analysis of Dentistry outcomes
DOI: 10.3429/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30433964 · cited by 76
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Outcomes of Dentistry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1397/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37520488 · cited by 10
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
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2014
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2014
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2014
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.75
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.90
- Value For Money
- 4.92
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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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 · helen.petersen@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
