The Team
Carl Horton
Implant Surgeon
Carl is a passionate advocate for patient-centred care and has dedicated his career to advancing dental practice and education on a global scale. Since graduating from Birmingham Dental Hospital in 1996, Carl has worked primarily in private general practice, where his commitment to excellence led him to pursue MSc degrees in both Periodontology and Implantology.
Carl is widely respected for his innovative research and has lectured internationally on advanced treatment models, with speaking engagements in cities including San Francisco, Gothenburg, and Athens. Alongside his clinical work, he has played a significant role in shaping the next generation of dentists – training foundation stage practitioners at Birmingham University and delivering postgraduate lectures focused on restorative and clinical techniques.
As Co-Director of the West Midlands MSc VSSA in Dental Implantology, Carl continues to mentor and support clinicians seeking to deepen their expertise in implant dentistry. He also serves as an Education Lead for VSSA and lectures part-time at UCLan University.
Outside of dentistry, Carl is a dedicated triathlete and recently completed an Ironman. He also coaches both youth and adult athletes, combining his love for sport with his commitment to personal development and community engagement.
Kate Bootman
Partner (Director)
Kate brings over 36 years of experience in dentistry, having begun her career as a Dental
Nurse at just 16. She gained her National Certificate for Dental Nursing in 2000 and went
on to achieve a BTEC Advanced Award in Dental Care Education with Distinction in 2003,
and later, a BTEC Advanced Diploma in Dental Care Education Coordination.
Kate went on to become Practice Manager of a fully private Oasis practice, where her
leadership and passion for patient care led to her appointment as the Nationwide
Ambassador for Patient Care Coordinators (PCCs). In this role, she mentored and trained
new PCCs, sharing her extensive knowledge and setting a benchmark for excellence.
Since 2015, Kate has worked alongside Implantologist Carl Horton as Implant
Coordinator and Business Development Manager. She plays a pivotal role in streamlining
implant processes, delivering training to dental teams, and ensuring consistency,
confidence, and high standards across multiple practices. As a business partner in this
thriving company, she plays a key role in driving its growth and shaping its ongoing
success. Kate also holds the position as an Educational Lead for VSSA.
Outside of work, Kate is dedicated to strength training and is an enthusiastic runner,
finding balance and motivation through fitness.