Denis Toppin (dentist)
Dentist Denis Toppin, a returning registrant member to the Council of the GDC, was born in Glasgow where he returned to study and work.
He qualified as a dentist in 1977 from the University of Glasgow and has been working in general dental practice ever since.
Denis developed an interest in dental education through his involvement in dental vocational training as a vocational training trainer, adviser and regional adviser, and through teaching undergraduate dental students clinical practice in restorative dentistry. He also teaches on numerous postgraduate courses. He holds a masters degree in education. He was a member of the Scottish Dental Practice Board for the maximum six year period. He currently holds a part-time post of assistant director of postgraduate general dental practice education with NHS Education for Scotland.