The clinical director of a cutting edge Shropshire dental practice has been invited by leading implant company, Astra Tech Dental, to become one of its Clinical Coaches.

Dr Thomas Norlin D.D.S., Odont. Lic, who took over as Clinical Director of The Dental Spa on Oxon Business Park, Shrewsbury, in September last year, is an experienced Implantologist who is also widely known for his part in developing and patenting SB12, an internationally marketed product that neutralises bad breath. 

Implantology is a modern alternative to dentures and bridges, offering the comfort, convenience and appearance of natural teeth. Dr Norlin completed his training as an Implantologist in 2000.He then joined a practice which became a Centre of Excellence for Implantology, focusing on the aesthetics of the procedure including restorative prosthodontics and surgery, as well as general dentistry. 

Since relocating to the UK with his Family Dr Norlin practiced in Surrey before joining the Dental Spa. A full member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, he carries out surgical grafting procedures such as block grafts, sinus lifting and apicectomies as well as implantology. Since coming to Shropshire his expertise has gained him great respect from other professionals in the area for whom he carries out specialist referral work. 

In addition to his clinical experience Dr Norlin has carried out research work into protein processing at Rockerfeller University in New York and at the Department of Neuroscience at the Karolinska (Nobel) Institute in Stockholm where he lectured in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. He has also been published in several well known scientific journals.