Dr Richard Brookshaw
Dr Richard Brookshaw serves as Academic Lead for Implant Dentistry at CADE and is Clinical Director of Hale Dental & Implant Centre in Manchester.
He is responsible for the academic design, structure, and delivery of the CADE Implant Year Programme and leads alignment with EduQual Level 11 standards.
Dr Brookshaw has extensive experience in implant education and clinical practice, with a focus on:
- Surgical implant placement
- Restorative-driven planning
- Risk assessment and case selection
- Structured surgical protocols
- Reflective case development
- Long-term implant stability
He has delivered implant training nationally and internationally and is known for his disciplined, structured teaching style.
As a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for Nobel Biocare, Dr Brookshaw works closely with one of the world’s leading implant manufacturers, contributing to clinical education, implant system development discussions, and structured surgical protocols.
His role within CADE includes:
- Curriculum design and academic oversight
- Assessment marking and structured feedback
- Reflective portfolio supervision
- Academic quality assurance
- Maintaining alignment with regulated Level 11 frameworks
He emphasises clarity, discipline, and ensuring that what is learned can be safely and predictably implemented in everyday practice.
Faculty Philosophy
“Education must translate into predictable clinical execution — excellence means applying what you learn with discipline and consistency.”