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Our mission
To empower clinicians with the confidence, competence, and clinical clarity they need to thrive, through hands-on, expertly delivered training that’s immediately applicable in practice.
Meet our Founder, Professor Paul Tipton
BDS, MSc, D.G.D.P RCS, Dip Rest Dent, Dip Imp Pros, Dip Pros, Dip Aesth Dent, FCGDent. Specialist in Prosthodontics. Visiting Professor of Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry, City of London
Professor Paul Tipton is a renowned Prosthodontist with over 40 years of experience in private practice. As the founder of Tipton Training Academy, Europe’s largest private postgraduate dental training institution, he has been instrumental in shaping modern dental education and making a profound impact on the careers of thousands of dentists. Having trained more than 6,000 dentists, positively influencing the care of an estimated 7.5 million patients, Professor Tipton is one of the most respected educators in modern dentistry.
Beyond his clinical expertise, Professor Tipton is a passionate and inspirational speaker, widely respected for his ability to share decades of knowledge and hands-on experience with dental professionals worldwide.
His dedication to advancing dental education spans over 30 years and has been recognised by winning the Kimberley Finlayson Lifetime Achievement Award at the Private Dentistry Awards in 2022, in honour of his outstanding contributions to private dentistry and postgraduate training. This prestigious accolade cements his status as a leader in the field.
Further highlighting his influence, he is continuously recognised among Dentistry’s Top 50 Dentists year after year and was named one of the World’s Top 100 Doctors in 2021 by the Global Summits.
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Why dentists choose Tipton Training
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The only private dental training provider in the UK accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England, following an independent review of our programmes, tutors, and facilities. This accreditation provides assurance that our courses meet the highest standards in postgraduate dental education.
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EduQual Approved
Our courses are EduQual approved, meeting rigorous academic and quality standards to give dentists qualifications they can trust throughout their careers.
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Gain an Associate Fellowship at CGDent
Complete any Tipton Training Diploma course (120+ UK Credits) and apply for Associate Fellowship at the College of General Dentistry (CGDent). This recognises your advanced skills, commitment to lifelong learning, and high standards of patient care, and allows you to use the postnominals AssocFCGDent as you progress towards full Fellowship.
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Our history
Paul Tipton played professional cricket for Lancashire County Cricket Club as a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler, competing in both first-class and List A matches.
Graduated BDS from the University of Sheffield, transitioning from professional sport into a career in dentistry.
Opened his first private referral dental practice in Manchester, building a reputation for high-quality restorative and prosthodontic dentistry.
Completed an MSc in Conservative Dentistry at Eastman Dental Hospital in London, further developing his clinical expertise in advanced restorative techniques. Began lecturing on the MSc in Restorative Dentistry at the University of Manchester, marking the beginning of a long-standing commitment to postgraduate dental education.
Began lecturing on the MSc in Restorative Dentistry at the University of Manchester, marking the beginning of a long-standing commitment to postgraduate dental education.
Awarded an honorary Diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in recognition of his growing contribution to postgraduate dental education.
Recognised as a Specialist in Prosthodontics by the General Dental Council (GDC), further cementing his reputation as a leader in restorative dentistry.
Named among the Top 20 Most Influential Dentists in the UK by Dentistry Magazine, reflecting his impact on both clinical practice and education.
Named among the Top 20 Most Influential Dentists in the UK by Dentistry Magazine, reflecting his impact on both clinical practice and education. Six of the top ten winners of the Private Dentistry Elite 20 Awards were Tipton-trained dentists, demonstrating the strength and influence of the academy’s alumni.
Tipton Training’s Certificate and Diploma programmes were formally recognised as Level 7 Postgraduate Qualifications by EduQual and aligned with the UK’s national qualification frameworks.
Tipton Training became the first and only private dental education provider to receive Centre Accreditation from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Paul Tipton was recognised among the World’s Top 100 Doctors by the Global Summits Institute.
Received the Kimberley Finlayson Lifetime Achievement Award and was again listed in Dentistry magazine’s Top 50 most influential figures in UK dentistry.
Tipton Training expanded its educational offering to support Dental Therapists, launching dedicated training pathways designed to enhance clinical confidence, skills, and scope of practice.
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