Richard is an experienced Consultant Orthodontist with a long-standing interest in developing clinical techniques and applying evidence‑based approaches to patient care. He has contributed more than 45 technique and research papers to peer‑reviewed orthodontic and surgical journals, and is the author of a textbook on mini‑implant techniques, now in its second edition. He also delivers hands‑on training for clinicians in the UK and internationally.

Richard has been invited to speak at a variety of professional meetings and conferences in the UK and Europe. His professional roles have included Associate Editor for the Journal of Orthodontics, reviewer for several international journals, and specialty examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

From2001 to 2017, Richard served as Lead Consultant Orthodontist at Peterborough City Hospital, where he contributed to the development and organisation of the orthodontic service. In 2011, he received a national Clinical Excellence Award in recognition of his work within the NHS.

Alongside his hospital career, Richard has worked in private practice since 2005. He established the Priestgate Clinic in 2018 to support patient‑focused care, clinical efficiency, and the integration of advancing digital technologies. In this modern clinical setting, he provides a comprehensive range of orthodontic treatments, including aligner therapy and multidisciplinary orthodontic‑surgical care. He is committed to maintaining high clinical standards and aiming to deliver a calm, reassuring experience for patients of all ages.