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Mr Carlen Chandler

(he/him)

DDS(UWI), MScD, MSc (Cardiff), FHEA MFDS RCSEd, MOrth RCSEd, MRACSDS(Orth) FDS(Orth) RCSEd

Teams and roles for Carlen Chandler

Overview

Carlen Chandler is a dedicated orthodontic educator and clinician with a strong track record in teaching, research, and service development.

Currently Undergraduate Orthodontic Lead and Early Years Lead, he has led curriculum innovation, enhanced integration with paediatric dentistry, and developed virtual learning environments to improve teaching delivery. 

He has recently been appointed as an Honorary Consultant in Orthodontics and is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education, clinical supervision, and curriculum development.

His research focuses on student engagement and the future of dental education, and he's pursuing a PhD in this area.

He also contributes to quality improvement projects, including psychological screening for orthognathic patients. As an examiner and Clinical Governance Representative for BOS, he's committed to upholding high standards in orthodontic education.

His experience across the UK and internationally equips him to contribute meaningfully to academic leadership, foster research collaboration, and shape the next generation of orthodontists.

Biography

2025–Present
Senior Clinical Lecturer / Honorary Consultant in Orthodontics
Cardiff University / University Dental Hospital Wales

2019–2025
Clinical Teacher in Orthodontics / Honorary Specialty Doctor in Orthodontics
Cardiff University / University Dental Hospital Wales

2021–2024
Academic Senior Registrar in Orthodontics
University Dental Hospital Wales / Prince Charles Hospital, Newport

2019
Dental Core Trainee / Senior House Officer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Glan Clwyd Hospital, Wales

2017–2019
Orthodontic Associate
The Orthodontic Centre, 24 Fitt Street, Woodbrook, Trinidad

2013–2016
Professional Break
Postgraduate Studies (MScD Orthodontics)

2012–2013
Research Assistant in Orthodontics
The University of the West Indies Dental School, Trinidad

2012–2013
Dental Associate
Pride Dental, 122–124 Henry Street, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad

2011–2012
Vocational Training
The University of the West Indies Dental School, Trinidad

2006–2011
Undergraduate Studies – Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
The University of the West Indies Dental School, Trinidad

 

 

Honours and awards

Outstanding Contribution Award 2021
Cardiff University

 

 

Professional memberships

  • Fellow in Dental Surgery (Orthodontics) (FDS(Orth) RCSEd)

Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 

  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

 

  • Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth RCSEd)

Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

  • Member in Orthodontics (MRACDS(Orth)

Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons 

  • Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS RCSEd)

Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 

 

 

Academic positions

Undergraduate Orthodontic Lead

Undergraduate Early Year Lead

 

 

Committees and reviewing

Clinical Governance Representative 2025

Orthodontic Teacher and Trainers Group- British Orthodontic Society (BOS)

Speciality Training Representative 2022-2024

HEIW Dental Trainees Committee

Contact Details

Email ChandlerCO@cardiff.ac.uk

Campuses University Dental Hospital, Floor 1, Room 108, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XY

Research themes

Specialisms

  • Dental Education