Shetland’s new dental director arrives with more than 20 years’ experience

Shetland has appointed a new dental director with a strong focus on “patient-centred” care. 

Antony Visocchi, a dentist from Aberdeenshire, has been appointed to the NHS Shetland role with immediate effect. 

He will continue to live in Aberdeenshire while travelling to Shetland to fulfil his duties. 

Mr Visocchi replaces Brian Chittick who has taken the position of director of community health and social care and chief officer of the Integrated Joint Board, on an interim basis.

He has spent more than two decades in the profession, mostly running his practice in Banchory, which was recognised with a Gold Membership of the BDA Good Practice Scheme in 2014.

He sold the practice in 2016, staying on for a time as an associate while also being involved in the clinical mentoring of younger associates.

Mr Visocchi said his clinical interest lies in endodontics – or root canal treatment – and oral surgery.

He has also developed an interest in how dentistry is practised – specifically law, ethics and integrity of the profession.

“My philosophy and approach to good leadership has always been effective communication and empathy,” Mr Visocchi said.

He said his goal has been to be completely patient-centred, focusing on their needs, well-being and comfort. 

Earlier this yearMr Visocchi was accepted as an associate fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) and as a fellow of the Faculty of General Dental Practice.

He is also a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in the Faculty of Dental Surgery, a full member of the Expert Witness Institute, dental practice adviser for NHS Forth Valley and a clinical lecturer at the Aberdeen Institute of Dentistry. 

He is currently working towards his LLM in Medical Law and Ethics.

Mr Visocchi’s interests are said to be spending time with his family and friends, cooking travelling and reading, 

NO COMMENTS

Add Your Comment

Add Your Comment

Please note, it is the policy of The Shetland Times to publish comments and letters from named individuals only. Both forename and surname are required.

Comments are moderated. Contributors must observe normal standards of decency and tolerance for the opinions of others.

The views expressed are those of contributors and not of The Shetland Times.

The Shetland Times reserves the right to decline or remove any contribution without notice or stating reason.

Comments are limited to 200 words but please email longer articles or letters to editorial@shetlandtimes.co.uk for consideration and include a daytime telephone number and your address. If emailing information in confidence please put "Not for publication" in both the subject line and at the top of the main message.

200 words left

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

logo

Get Latest News in Your Inbox

Join the The Shetland Times mailing list to get one daily email update at midday on what's happening in Shetland.