Dr Asif Chatoo is a highly regarded figure in dentistry who specialises in orthodontics. He is a trainer and a pioneer of lingual braces and digital dentistry.
Asif qualified in dentistry from King’s College in 1993. He embarked on his career by first working in General Practice before gaining a Master’s degree in Orthodontics. His academic credentials are further supported by a specialist membership diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons (MOrth), complemented by advanced training in lingual orthodontics in Paris.
His philosophy of care is deeply rooted in a commitment to excellence, working to the standards he would choose for his own family. This ethos led to the founding of The London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic, the UK’s premier practice dedicated exclusively to lingual orthodontics. Set in a beautifully designed environment in Harley Street, the Clinic is renowned for its approach to holistic treatment and care, with patients regularly commenting on how this enhances their comfort and confidence and how at ease they are with Asif and his team taking care of their treatment.
Accolades and expertise
As an authority in his field, Asif held the unique honour of being the UK’s only clinician accredited by both the World and European Lingual Orthodontic Societies, a testament to his unparalleled expertise and contributions to the field. He held this distinction for over a decade and now shares it with only one other clinician in the UK.
Asif’s thought leadership and innovative practices have earned him international acclaim, securing invitations to lecture at esteemed institutions and conferences worldwide, including at Harvard University, and ground-breaking orthodontic meetings in Korea and Tunisia. His role as co-chair and speaker at the Congress of the World Society of Lingual Orthodontics underscores his influence and dedication to advancing the orthodontic profession.
Marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence, innovation, and his patient-centred approach, Asif’s career has placed him at the forefront of delivery, practice and education of lingual orthodontics and digital dentistry.
Memberships
Asif is proudly recognised by numerous orthodontic societies and communities, some of which include:
- Accredited member of the World Society of Lingual Orthodontics (WSLO)
- President of the European Society of Lingual Orthodontics (ESLO)
- Founding member of the British Lingual Orthodontic Society (BLOS)
- Fellow in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FDS RCS)
- Fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontics (WFO)
- British Orthodontic Society (BOS)
- European Orthodontic Society (EOS)
- American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
- In 2018, he was the first orthodontist in the UK to win a Top Doctor Award
- LLOC was the winner of the Clinical Dentistry Awards 2023 Best Orthodontic Practice, London
