Dr Abubakar Baana graduated from Queen Mary University of London, Barts and The London in 2021 and has since built a focused career in endodontics and advanced restorative dentistry, working across a network of practices in London, Essex and the South East of England.

He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics and has developed particular expertise in complex root canal treatment, including cases requiring retreatment, tertiary endodontic care, and management under magnification. Sought after for this work, he operates across 8+ practices including Harley Street, accepting both internal and external referrals and working closely with referring colleagues to ensure seamless continuity of care.

Known for his meticulous approach and calm precision, he is committed to preserving natural tooth structure wherever clinically possible, combining evidence-based protocols with refined technique.

Beyond the surgery, Dr Baana is the co-founder of DentoCandy, a brand aimed to make oral care fun, accessible, and part of everyday life. He is also a devoted father, and regularly travels internationally to provide dental care to underserved communities.


What Dr Baana brings to our LDS training:
Dr Baana brings current, clinically focused expertise in endodontics and restorative dentistry to our LDS teaching. His experience managing complex cases across a wide range of clinical settings allows him to help candidates understand not only the underlying knowledge, but how to apply it safely and logically within clinical scenarios.
Through case-based teaching, he supports students in developing the structured clinical reasoning expected within the LDS examination, including diagnosis, treatment planning, risk assessment, management of complications and justification of treatment decisions.
His meticulous, evidence-based approach helps candidates develop the confidence to work through challenging endodontic and restorative scenarios while maintaining a strong focus on safe, patient-centred clinical practice.