
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.
Clinics

Watling Street Dental Care
Gillingham, 56 Watling Street, Gillingham, ME7 2YNMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 35 years of experience
- Dental surgeon, Watling Street Dental Care (2007 - present)
Subspecialties
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Children's dentistry
Professional memberships
- Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK)
- British Dental Association
Education
- Fellowship of the Faculty of General Dental Practice, Royal College of Surgeons, London (2013)
- Postgraduate diploma in Dental Health Services Leadership and Management, Faculty of General Dental Practice (2011)
Teaching posts
- Education supervisor, La KSS (2011 - present)
- Clinical teaching of undergraduate dental students, Royal London Hospital (2007 - present)
Publications and conferences
- https://www.newspapersections.co.uk/HI060321/
Prizes and awards
- MBE, Services to oral health, King's New Year Honours list (2024)
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Very happy with my results, Dr Timi has immense patience, care and attention to detail when it comes to his work.
- I have been with Timi for a long time now and he is the best dentist I have ever been to. I trust him completely in taking the very best of care with my teeth
- The Dr and his amazing nurse made me feel so relaxed and kept me laughing throughout my appointment, 100% would recommend to anybody
- I've got a very bad gag reflex and Timi is very understanding and his patience so comforting. He is my Dentist of choice.