Stephen Deboo Email & Phone Number

Experienced dental clinician and dental educationalist with interests in the fields of restorative dentistry, simulation, dental pedagogy and dental research.Having graduated from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne gaining a BDS with Merit in Restorative Dentistry, I entered general practice in Liverpool where I undertook a year of Vocational Training (VT) in a busy 6 surgery predominantly NHS practice. I then continued in practice as an associate dentist building up knowledge and skills in restorative dentistry and 3 years later gained the position of lead dentist. At this time I was also appointed as a Vocational Trainer under the Mersey Deanery beginning my journey into postgraduate training. After 3 years as a VT trainer, I continued my interest in dental education when appointed as a Clinical Teaching Fellow at the University of Manchester, which I performed alongside my role as a general dental practitioner gaining additional experience in many aspects of private dentistry. After 9 years teaching on the undergraduate restorative clinic, I was appointed Clinical Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry at the University of Liverpool. Now as a full time clinical academic with a thorough grounding in general practice, I enjoy the balance between teaching whilst also undertaking scholarship activities within the field of dental education research and am excited to be involved in helping to shape the innovative Centennial Curriculum within the School of Dentistry.As well as my role as a clinical lecturer, I also am an experienced dental examiner having been an internal examiner in both Manchester and Liverpool Dental Schools as well as for the Overseas Registration Examination having performed this role for over 10 years.As well as a BDS, I have also gained MJDF, a postgraduate certificate in restorative dentistry, FHEA and am currently working towards my Masters in Academic Practice.Teaching- Component Lead for fixed and removable prosthodontics and endodontics.- Component Lead for patient care observation.- Clinical skills tutor.- Restorative Dentistry Department clinical tutor.- Clinical Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry.ResearchMy main area of active research is in the field of medical education, particularly simulation, haptics, AR and VR. In addition I am also interested in investigating the wider integration of the dental workforce and improving student confidence. I am also interested in developing student engagement and promoting student research activities.