Mr Daniel Caga BSc (Hons), BDS (Hons/Clinical Dist.), Dip Rest Dent RCS (Eng.) ,MSc (Dist.), MCGDent

Daniel Caga

School of Dentistry
Clinical Dental Tutor

Contact details

Address
Institute of Clinical Sciences
The School of Dentistry
5 Mill Pool Way
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B5 7EG
United Kingdom

Daniel Caga is a general dental practitioner and a part-time Clinical Tutor at the School of Dentistry in the Institute of Clinical Sciences.  He graduated from the School in 2012.  He is responsible for teaching undergraduate students all aspects of restorative dentistry and is also involved in teaching on the endodontic specialty clinics.

Daniel works as a GDP in Solihull and is also a postgraduate tutor on the College of General Dentistry’s Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry Diploma course.  He is currently undertaking an MSc in Clinical Implantology. 

Qualifications

  • MSc (Dist.) in Advanced Dental Clinical Practice – University of Kent, 2020.
  • Diploma in Restorative Dentistry (Dip Rest Dent) RCS (Eng.), 2018.
  • BDS (Hons/Clinical Dist.) – University of Birmingham, 2012.
  • BSc (Biological Sciences – Genetics) – University of Birmingham, 2004. 

Biography

Mr Caga first studied at the University of Birmingham in 2004, undertaking a BSc in Biological Sciences with an interest in Genetics.  He came to the university as an Access to Birmingham (A2B) student, for which he continues to promote and be profiled for.  Having completed his BSc he then continued at the university to gain his BDS in 2012.

He completed his Foundation Training in a local practice in Harborne/Quinton.  He has worked at 606 Dental Practice in Solihull for the past 7 years. 

Daniel has completed several postgraduate courses concentrating on all aspects of restorative dentistry, as well as academic courses.  He routinely uses a Zeiss Extaro 300 dental microscope and intraoral scanner for his work. He has published primary research as well as clinical cases in both academic and private dentistry magazines.  He also peer reviews for several academic journals. 

After completing his Dip Rest Dent he then became a tutor on the course completing a top up year at the University of Kent gaining a distinction in his MSc in Advanced Dental Clinical Practice.

His clinical interests include treating tooth surface loss and also in endodontics.  Most recently Daniel has undertaken an MSc in Clinical Implantology to further strengthen his restorative skills.

Teaching

Research

Research interests

  • Rubber dam use within the dental profession.

Other activities

Professional Membership

  • General Dental Council (GDC)
  • Member of the College of General Dentistry (MCGDent)
  • British Dental Association (BDA)
  • British Endodontic Society (BES)
  • British Society of Restorative Dentistry (BSRD)
  • Postgraduate tutor on the CGDent Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry certificate/diploma course.
  • Research Associate with Visiting Specialist Services Academy.

Publications

  • Çağa D. Student Profile Daniel Caga. DentalROOTS The Dentistry Alumni Magazine. 2012. Issue 3.
  • Çağa D. Getting from A2B. BDJ Student. 2019: 26; 26-27.
  • Çağa D. Combining indirect and minimally invasive direct techniques. Dentistry. 1st October 2020 Edition.
  • Çağa D, Lewis N. Treatment of tooth wear associated with reduced occlusal vertical dimension using direct composite restorations and a removable prosthesis. Primary Dental Journal. 2021: 10; 120-125.
  • Çağa D. Technique Tips: Contouring an abutment tooth to aid placement of a resin bonded bridge. Dental Update. 2021: 48; 332-33.
  • Çağa D, Brennan AM, Eaton K. An internet-mediated investigation into the reported clinical use of rubber dam isolation by GDPs in the UK - part 1: factors influencing rubber dam use. British Dental Journal 2021 Jun 25. doi: 10.1038/s41415-021-3083-z. 
  • Çağa D, Brennan AM, Eaton K. An internet-mediated investigation into the reported clinical use of rubber dam isolation by GDPs in the UK - part 2: clinical applications. British Dental Journal. 2021 Jul 8:1–5. doi: 10.1038/s41415-021-3226-2.
  • Çağa D. Technique Tips: Subgingival root brushing in periodontal treatment. Dental Update. 2022: 49; 79-81.
  • Çağa D, Barrak F. Methotrexate – A potential risk factor for delayed healing and medication related osteonecrosis of the jaw following dental extractions – a case study aiming to raise awareness in clinical practice. International Journal of Oral Health. 2021: 1; 47-50.

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