Dr Olurotimi Adesanya MBE

Professional statement

Dr Olurotimi Adesanya MBE is a leading dentist based in Kent. Dr Adesanya has a strong interest in endodontics, aesthetic , and cosmetic dentistry, but offers a full dental practice covering general check-ups, hygiene treatment, orthodontics, bridges, crowns, veneers,implants and oral surgery. His clinic, Watling Street Dental Care, is equipped with the latest technology and is able to offer revolutionary brace systems including Invisalign and Fastbraces.

Dr Adesanya qualified in 1991 from School of dentistry University of Benin, Nigeria, and has subsequently worked in several hospitals both in the United Kingdom and abroad. Committed to continuing his professional development, he obtained a Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh in 2000, and in December 2009, Olurotimi obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative Dental Practice from the Eastman Dental Institute, one of the world’s most renowned postgraduate institutions.

Dr Adesanya was awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Health Services Leadership and Management by the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) in 2011. The diploma provided Dr Adesanya the educational experience that has advance his knowledge and competence in the operational and strategic management of dental services, to ensure his dental team consistently provide a high quality of dental care.

In 2013, Dr Adesanya was awarded the Fellowship of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) of the Royal College of Surgeons in recognition of his excellence in primary dental care. He was also named in the King's 2024 New Year Honours list, receiving an MBE for services to oral health. 

In addition to his areas of expertise, Dr Adesanya is also highly experienced in the fields of children’s dentistry, dental hygiene and root canal treatments. He is committed to providing the best possible care for his patients, and ensuring they always leave his practice with their desired results.

Dr Adesanya is a member of several prestigious organisations, including the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK), the British Dental Association, and the British Orthodontics Society. He has also participated in the clinical teaching of undergraduate dental students at the Royal London Hospital since 2007.