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Endodontic Treatment is Back at Cayman Dental!

If you’re experiencing tooth pain, sensitivity, or discomfort, our root canal therapy services are here to help restore your oral health and save your natural teeth. We’re happy to welcome new patients and provide compassionate care in a comfortable environment.

Our Team

Our Dentists

Dr. Thomas Lerikos

B.Sc. DDS
Dental Surgeon

St. Francis Xavier University &
Dalhousie University

Dr. Howard Ironstone

B.Sc. Phm., D.D.S., FAGD, FICD
Dental Surgeon

University of Toronto

Dr. Charlecia Moore, Dental Surgeon

Dr. Charlecia Moore

B.Sc. DDS
Dental Surgeon
Royal Holloway University of London & University of the West Indies
Dr. Grant Woo, B.Sc, DMD, General Dentist

Dr. Grant Woo

B.Sc., DMD
General Dentist
General Practice Residency (BC Children’s Hospital)
Dr. Jessica Thomas, Dental Surgeon

Dr. Jessica Thomas

B.Sc., DDS
Dental Surgeon
Brigham Young University & University of Alberta
Our Team

Our Hygienists

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Ms. Lauren

RDHT
B.Sc. Dental Hygiene / Dental Therapy University of Portsmouth
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Ms. Amelia

RDHT
B.Sc. Dental Hygiene/Dental Therapy University of Leeds
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Ms. Lilla

RDH
Diploma in Dental Hygiene George Brown College
Ms. Courtney, Diploma in Dental Hygiene

Ms. Courtney

RDH
Diploma in Dental Hygiene Canadian Academy of Dental Health & Community Sciences.
Ms. Elizabeth, Diploma in Dental Hygiene

Ms. Elizabeth

RDH
Diploma in Dental Hygiene Canadian National Institute of Health
Our Team

Our Specialists

Dr. Suki Murbay

Dr. Suki Murbay

Specialist in Prosthodontics – Implantology/ Crowns/ Bridgework/ Complex cases- MDC 101 General Dental Council (GDC) UK – 69455 BDS (Manc), MFGDP (Lond), FDS RCS (Lond), MGDS RCS (Ireland), MSc (London), ILM (London), FCGDent (Lond), FFGDP (London), Cert Ment RCS Eng, FICD, Mr Sukhdeep (Suki) Murbay qualified from Manchester in 1993 then worked within the hospital and overseas for the Ministry of Health in Seychelles and Community Health in New Zealand. Upon his return to the UK he was accepted at the prestigious Guy’s Hospital for a Master’s degree in Conservative Dentistry in 1998. He then worked in private practice. Progressing to owning his own chain of five clinics which he eventually sold to one of the largest corporate chains in UK. He worked for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) – British Army as a dental officer prior to moving to Guernsey from where now he is based in Cayman Islands and is registered as a Specialist in Prosthodontics Implantology/ Crowns/ Bridgework/ Complex cases. Suki boasts over 30 years of experience in hospital and general practice, emphasising continual professional development with postgraduate training and various reputable qualifications. Holding a Master’s degree from formerly Guy’s Hospital, London, he excels in complex cases like implants, full mouth rehabilitation, prosthesis, root canal treatment, trauma cases, cosmetic work, complex cases such as restoring the failed restorative treatment and tooth wear cases. Also appointed Expert witness for medico-legal cases by the British Medical Experts. In the academic realm, Mr. Murbay served as a clinical tutor during his Master’s degree, contributed to teaching at Newcastle Dental School, and was appointed Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong, achieving a global top rank for the school for three consecutive years. He has also been appointed a postgraduate tutor for the Masters in Restorative Dentistry at the University of Plymouth. More recently a module tutor for the Masters (MSc) in prosthodontics and Implantology at the City of London Dental School. Currently a Specialist in Prosthodontics in private practice, focusing on implantology, crowns, bridgework, and complex cases, he is pursuing a PhD in 3D printing and Digital Dentistry, with numerous publications in reputable journals and a global patent for his dental wear simulator invention. Outside his professional life, Suki is family-oriented, passionate about travel and learning new cultures, and also serves as a football referee appointed by the Football Association (FA). Academic Qualifications Bachelor of Dental Surgeon (BDS) UK 1993 Diploma in General Practice (DGDP) FDS (MFGDP/MJDF)UK 1995 Master of Science (MSc) 1998 (Conservative Dentistry), Guy’s Hospital, King’s College, London UK Membership in General Dental Surgery (MGDS) UK 2002 Royal College of Surgeons Ireland. ILM Business Management (M Inst LM) London 2007 Fellowship (FFGDP) Royal College of Surgeons 2007 London Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties (replaced MFGDP/MFDS) UK 2007 Certificate in Mentoring Course 2011 Royal College of Surgeons (London) Fellowship (FDS) Royal College of Surgeons 2019 London Fellowship International- ICD – FICD 2019 PhD at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) 2018-2025 (On-going) (External/Distant) BDS (Manc), FDS (Lond), MFGDP (Lond), MGDS RCS (Ireland), MSc (London), ILM (London), Cert Ment RCS Eng, FFGDP (London), FICD, FCGDent (Lond) Awards/Professional Additional Appointments Information/Accreditation Appointed Specialist in Prosthodontics – Medical Dental Council Cayman Islands Appointed Postgraduate dental teacher for Master in Prosthodontics and Implantology Dentistry- University of Greater Manchester. The City of London Dental School Appointed examiner for Membership in Advanced General Dental Surgery (MADS) at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Appointed Postgraduate dental tutor for Master in Restorative Dentistry- University of Edinburgh Appointed Postgraduate dental tutor for Master in Restorative Dental Science- University of Plymouth Expert Witness for medico-legal cases with British Medical Experts Appointed 3D Digital Dentistry Consultant for Alphasights Ltd and GLG Ltd Editorial Board Member as a Reviewer for the International Dental Journal – FDI Fellowship Facilitator, MFDS Examiner at the Royal College of Surgeons Royal College of Surgeons London – Appointed mentor for Fellowship candidates. Appointed examiner for MJDF/MFDS – Royal College of Surgeons London British Dental Association (BDA) – Appointed Best Practice assessor. Member of British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine MIA Scholarship Award for my research degree on the wear of enamel against various modern porcelain systems. University of Hong Kong- Staff and team member of QS World Ranking Hong Kong Faculty of Dentistry Number 1 (2016-18), Number 2 (2015) in the World. Patent application worldwide (HKU)- Fabricated a customised wear machine to replicate the wear of tooth tissue against various dental materials. Internationally recognised IPO. Practice was British Dental Association Best Practice Accredited- Silver status 2011. The practice was Denplan Excel Accredited 2007 Publications https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3656-660X https://www.researchgate.net/search?q=sukhdeep%20murbay “Benefits of using virtual reality in cariology teaching.” BMC- Medical Education 2024. Impact factor- 2.7 “Effect of magnifying loupes on tooth preparation of a complete coverage crown: A quantitative assessment using a digital approach.” European Journal of Dental Education- 2023. Impact factor- 2.355 “Assessing enamel wear of monolithic ceramics with Micro CT and intra-oral scanners.” International Dental Journal- November 2022. Impact factor- 2.607 Systematic review with meta-analysis- “What is the accuracy of a single unit crown constructed using additive manufacturing technology?” Submitted Project title- “A pilot study of Sleep bruxism associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome within Hong Kong.” EC Dental Science 2023. Impact factor- 2.746 A clinical case report of Icon resin infiltration used for the treatment of non-cavitated discoloured anterior lesions”. International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health 2022. Impact factor- 0.92 Technique tips- “Occlusal Matrix Technique.” Dental Update 2023. Technique tips- “Improving record keeping and patient safety.” Dental Update 2021. Technique tips- “Diagnostic method for assessing the amount of reduction in a crown preparation.” Dental Update 2021. “Survival rates of anterior composites in managing tooth wear: systematic review” Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 2015 – Ahmed and Murbay. Impact Factor: 1.682 “To implement a dental virtual simulator preclinical software platform for learning, executing, assessing and evaluating treatment amongst BDS undergraduate students in the preclinical simulation laboratory.” European Journal of Dental Education- 2019 Impact Factor 1.343 “The influence of surface roughening and polishing on microbial biofilm development on different ceramic materials” Journal of Prosthodontics September 2020- Co-author. Impact Factor: 2.72 IPO- Patent Achieved for 40 Countries – “HKU Dental Simulator”- High Research Output- UK, Europe, Asia and USA. EP Design Registration no. 003754589-0001 Dated 15 Feb 2017 Hong Kong Patent – Design number:1602483.2 Date of issue: 1 December 2017 CN Design Registration No. ZL 201630653324.5 issued on 8 Dec 2017. USA Patent Registration number 29/593,686 Dated Issue 21st September 2018
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Dr. Michael Morgan

Michael H. Morgan, D.D.S, M.S Received his degrees including a Master of Science(MS), a certificate in periodontology and Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. In private practice since 1994, Dr. Morgan has earned a reputation for excellence in implant dentistry, and especially complex cases referred to him throughout the region. He also focuses on periodontal plastic surgery and laser assisted periodontal regenerative procedures (LANAP). Phone: 945-4447 Email: winsome.perio@gmail.com
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Dr. Kurt Friedman, DDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Kurt Friedman, DDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Friedman is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. After receiving his undergraduate training at the University of Miami, he then attended the Medical College of Virginia, School of Dentistry and the Graduate Basic Science School. This allowed him to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree and his Master of Science Degree in Anatomy.He did his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Training at the University of North Carolina and completed his Residency Training at The University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, in 1978. Dr. Friedman is on staff at many of the local hospitals in the community. He lectures on numerous topics involving complex dental implant surgery, and he has been given permission to operate in many South American countries by their Ministers of Health. Dr. Friedman is the developer of both the Hex Cylinder and Twist Lock Cylinder dental implant. He has served on the board of advisors of many dental implant manufacturing companies worldwide. Dr. Friedman is presently acting Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Memorial Hospital West as well as Westside Regional Medical Centers.
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Ms. Courtney

Endodontist Dr. Jayson Hartman is our phenomenal endodontic specialist. He grew up in New York and has been practicing dentistry for over 16 years! Dr. Hartman graduated from Nova Southeastern University’s dental school and completed his residency at Albert Einstein University. He also completed his endodontic post-graduate degree and MS in Craniofacial Biology at Nova Southeastern University. Making patients feel comfortable, while getting them out of pain is what Dr.
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Support Team

Ms. Deanzer, Health Care Manager

Ms. Deanzer

Health Care Manager
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Ms. Winsome

Dental Specialist Coordinator

Ms. Denise

Certified Dental Assistant

Andrea Carcamo

Dental Assistant

Ms. Chanel

Health Care Manager