Dr William Borg

• General Dental Practitioner - Emergency dentistry, preventive, restorative, prosthetic, endodontic, surgical, paediatric and orthodontic (Invisalign) dentistry.
• Periodontist - Specialized periodontic patient evaluations, non-surgical periodontal treatment and other surgical procedures including open flap debridement, crown lengthening and hard and soft tissue grafting procedures.
• Experienced with full mouth rehabilitation cases (eg missing teeth, extreme cases of tooth wear, occlusal malfunction), crown and bridge, onlays, inlays and veneers/lumineer preparations according to materials selected (full metal/pfm/lithium disilicate/zirconia), minor surgical interventions (retained root removal, minor soft tissue surgery), chairside preventive and restorative procedures.
• Experienced with digital dentistry - Cerec and Itero 5d intra-oral scanning procedures and optimisation, including digital smile design and basic use of exocad software.
• Invisalign Certified Provider (2017) with experience of using intra-oral scanning software optimization.
• Proficient in the use of diode laser technology as adjunct to non-surgical periodontal treatment as well as minor surgical procedures such as gingivectomy and electrocautery procedures.
• Proficient in the use of dental imaging and medical software including CBCT technology and interpretation.
• Recorded patient care by maintaining detailed patient notes on treatments prescribed and test results.
• Evaluated patients and interpreted x-rays to identify issues and diagnose conditions.
• Created treatment plans and explained procedures to patients.
• Oversaw patient charting, recordkeeping and administrative functions.
• Prescribed and administered anesthetics and medications.
• Educated patients and families on home care, dental and oral health.
• Enforced adherence to practice procedures, protocols, regulatory compliance and professional standards.
• Directed dental clinical staff by monitoring measurable standards of care and productivity.

• Department of Restorative Dentistry

• Dental Materials module focusing on materials used in removable and fixed prosthesis with a particular focus on Co-Cr, Ni-Cr and titanium metals with some attention on dental lab procedures. The module is taught to dental students (MDS), dental technology students (BSc Dental Technology), dental surgery assistance (Diploma in dental surgery assistance) and dental surgery assistance diploma conversion course.
• Dental materials module focusing on all materials involved in impression taking (alginate, silicones and so on) and casting procedures taught to dental surgery assistance (diploma in dental surgery assistance) with a practical component included in the module.
• Experience gained in developing a new module along with other tutors.
• Member of the board of examiners for the above modules, developing examinable papers and material and marking and grading.
• Assessment of student's work and progress throughout the semester.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Department of Restorative Dentistry

• Assisted students on restorative procedures done on phantom heads, to enhance their skills and confidence.
• Assisted students with proper full history taking, clinical examinations, record taking, radiograph taking and interpretation, treatment planning and discussion according to the patient needs.
• Assisted students with caring for live patients mainly focusing on restorative procedures.