Miss Kathryn French

Miss Kathryn French is a consultant oral surgeon and lead oral surgeon at Practice Plus Group, Emersons Green and Practice Plus Group, Devizes. Miss French specialises in oral surgery and dental extractions.

Biography

Miss Kathryn French is a highly accomplished consultant oral surgeon with over 18 years of clinical experience and a proven record of excellence in patient care. As lead oral surgeon at Practice Plus Group’s Emersons Green and Devizes hospitals, she performs more than 500 procedures each year and is trusted by patients and colleagues alike for her technical expertise, calm professionalism, and commitment to outstanding outcomes.

Kathryn graduated from Peninsula Dental School in 2012 before completing her specialist training in oral surgery in 2020. Her talent and dedication were recognised early in her career when she was awarded an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowship, enabling her to combine hands-on surgical practice with pioneering research and teaching. Today, she continues to influence the profession as an honorary lecturer at the University of Bristol, mentoring future oral surgeons and sharing her expertise in complex procedures and patient management.

Her areas of expertise include surgical extractions, cone beam CT interpretation, impacted tooth removal, and sedation. Kathryn is particularly known for her compassionate, patient-centred approach, providing exceptional care for those who are anxious or neurodiverse. Her professionalism, achievements, and dedication to improving patient experiences make her a trusted and respected leader in the field of oral surgery.

Procedures

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Expert in oral surgery

Miss French specialises in oral surgery

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Expert in surgical extractions

Miss French specialises in surgical extractions

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Expert in sedations

Miss French specialises in sedations

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Expert in cone beam CT interpretation and reporting

Miss French specialises in cone beam CT interpretation and reporting

Procedures: surgical removal of impacted teeth (including wisdom teeth), full dental clearances, extraction of retained roots, closure of oro-antral communications

Qualifications

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BA and MA Oxon

Bachelor and Master of Arts in Biological Sciences from the University of Oxford 2007

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BDS hons

Bachelor of Dental Surgery with honours, Peninsula Dental School, 2012

Miss French has been fully trained in oral surgery and regularly attends CPD courses to keep up to date with the cutting edge of these and her sedation techniques.

 

If you’d like to book a consultation with Miss French, call us today:

Private patients 0330 053 6445
NHS patients 0333 999 7641

Reviews

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Matthew- Tooth extraction

A special thank you to Kathryn French as well! Extremely professional, very caring and considerate. Kathryn is exceptional at bringing someone like myself, a nervous patient, to a sense of ease and feel calm. Kathryn made great efforts! Kathryn comes across very nurturing, bubbly and demonstrates a kind personality. Kathryn demonstrated great integrity and rapport during my time today. Kathryn, thank you!

About me

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£95 consultation

Includes an in-depth treatment plan

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Languages

English

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2021

Started at Practice Plus Group

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Hobbies and interests

Miss French enjoys playing netball, going to the gym and being a mother to two wonderful children.

If you’d like to book a consultation with Miss French, call us today:

Private patients 0330 053 6445
NHS patients 0333 999 7641

Learn more about Miss French

Miss French accepts self-pay patients, private medical insurance patients and NHS patients.

A private consultation with Miss French costs just £95. This price includes: an in-depth consultation, x-rays, blood tests, swabs and a tailored treatment plan – no GP referral needed, simply call  0330 053 6445. Alternatively, you can fill out the enquiry form on this page.

Learn more about our £95 consultation
Miss French’s specialities and procedures

Miss French has a special interest in wound healing from her undergraduate Biological Sciences degree and in education, as Unit Lead for the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Conscious Sedation and Anxiety Management. She set up the clinical portion of the course at Emersons Green and has developed and marked examinations in collaboration with UoB. Kathryn has also been working with our Neurodiversity Team to improve the experiences of our oral surgery patients with additional needs.

Miss French’s approach to patient care

Miss French is kind and caring, making the process as fun, pain free and straightforward as possible for all patients, especially those with anxiety and additional needs.

Miss French’s fellowships and memberships

– Dental Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh 2025
– Membership in Oral Surgery Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, 2021
– Fellowship of the Institute of Leadership and Management 2021
– Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh 2014

– National Institute for Healthcare Research (NIHR) Academic Clinical Fellowship in Oral Surgery 2016-2021
– Honorary Lecturer at the University of Bristol
– Unit Lead for Clinical Conscious Sedation Postgraduate Certificate
– The British Association of Oral Surgeons
– The Association of British Academic Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
– The Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry

Miss French’s research and publications

Shenoy, R, French K, Eke T, Chetan M. Recognizing Giant Cell Arteritis in Dental Practice. Dental Update. 2023 50(3):204-208

Dargue A, French K, Fyfe E. Patient Safety Education in the Undergraduate Dental Curriculum: Evidence Base and Current Practice in UK Dental Schools. J Patient Saf. 2023 Aug 1;19(5):331-337.
 
Dargue A, Fyfe E, French K, Ali K, Bailey E, Bell A, Bolt R, Bulsara Y, Carey J, Emanuel C, Green R, Khawaja N, Kushnerev E, Patel N, Shepherd S, Smart B, Smyth J, Taylor K, Varma Datla K. The impact of wrong-site surgery on dental undergraduate teaching: a survey of UK dental schools. Eur J Dent Educ. 2021
 
French KEM, Gormley M, Kana A, Deacon S, Revington PJ, Outcomes and complications associated with malar onlays: literature review and case series of 119 implants, British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2020;58(9):1110-1115
 
Gormley, M., Ali, S., French, K., Wilson, G., Stagnell, S. and Bailey, E. (2021), ‘Where are they now’? A survey of former oral surgery trainees. Oral Surgery. 2021;14(1):29-35
 
Orchard, A., Ali, S., French, K. et al. A survey on the cost of oral surgery dental speciality training. British Dental Journal 2020;228:533–536.
 
Gurevich DB & French KE, Collin JD, Cross SJ, Martin P. Live imaging of the Foreign Body Response to suture implantation in zebrafish reveals how dampening inflammation can reduce fibrosis. Journal of Cell Science. 2019;133(5)
 
French KE, Flemming C, Bell C, Staines K. Medicolegal Considerations in Labial Gland Biopsy. Oral Surgery 2019;12(3):189-197
 
French KE, Jagsi A, Main B. Orbital Complications Following Extraction of Mandibular Molar Teeth: A Case Report. Oral Surgery 2018;12(1):75-80
 
French KE, Wilson MH, Revington PJ. Chronic Recurrent Dislocation of the Temporomandibular Joint Secondary to Complex Facial Tic Disorder. British Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. 2017;55(10):1045-1046
 
French KE, Felstead AM, Haacke N, Theaker J, Brennan PA, Colbert SD. Spindle Cell Haemangioma of the Tongue. Journal of Cutaneous Pathology 2016;43(11):1025-1027

French K, Brown E, Collin J, Bell C.  Extra-Oral Drainage of Submandibular Abscess under Local Anaesthetic: Review of the literature and Case Series. Oral Surgery 2016 doi:10.1111/ors.12212

French K, Sonde N, Perry R, Walker TW. 2015 Oral surgery: Suturing in the real world. British Dental Journal 2015 8; 218(9):506

Wotton C, French K and Shimeld S.The developmental expression of foxl2 in the dogfish Scyliorhinus canicula.  Gene Expression Patterns 2007;7:793-7

Dissertation: FOX L-2 Expression in the Basal Vertebrates Scyliorhinus canicula and Lampetra planeri. Gene identification, isolation, expression and imaging in the lab of Dr Sebastian Shimeld, Department of Zoology, University of Oxford.

Miss French’s prizes and awards

Best Campaign WIHL Healthcare Leadership Academy, 2020
Healthcare Leadership Academy Scholarship, 2018
Best Presentation of OMFS Clinical Trial Award, NIHR Tomorrow’s Leaders, 2017
NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowship, 2016
Best Basic Science Presentation, Next Step Conference Bristol, 2016
Best SHO presentation, The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh Wessex Meeting, 2014
Honours awarded for BDS, 2012
Bursary from The Queen’s College Oxford for sporting and academic achievements, 2009
Full Blue in Netball from the University of Oxford, 2008

A word from Kathryn:

“I want every patient to come away with a positive experience of the department, be it getting them out of pain or realising that dentistry, and oral surgery in particular, is not scary.”

Kathryn French
Miss Kathryn French

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FAQs about the consultant

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Where is Kathryn French located?

Kathryn French practises at Emersons Green, Devizes

Does Kathryn French accept new patients?

Yes, Kathryn French is always happy to welcome new patients for Oral surgery.

Does Kathryn French accept insured patients?

Yes, Kathryn French accepts insured patients. The approved insurers are:
Aviva Healix Health Services

Does Kathryn French accept self-pay patients?

Yes, Kathryn French is happy to welcome patients seeking Oral surgery via the self-pay route.

Does Kathryn French accept NHS patients?

Yes, Kathryn French accepts NHS Oral surgery patients.

Do I need a referral to see Kathryn French?

If you are seeking treatment via the self-pay route, you won’t need a GP referral. NHS patients will need a referral from their GP to access a consultation with Kathryn French.

Can I pay to see Kathryn French?

Yes. An initial consultation with Kathryn French costs £95. This usually takes place a couple of weeks after making your booking enquiry.

What can I expect during my consultation with Kathryn French?

First, Kathryn French will need to diagnose your issue and figure out your treatment options.
This will likely involve them carrying out medical tests such as X-rays or blood tests. They may also ask questions about your medical history.

How much does it cost to see Kathryn French?

It costs £95 to have an initial consultation with Kathryn French.

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