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ABOUT THE PRACTICE

Modern Dentistry.Minimally Invasive by Design.

Advanced minimally invasive and aesthetic dentistry, in St Peter Port.

At Island Dental Studio, we combine advanced dental techniques with a gentle, minimally invasive approach. Our focus is on preserving your natural teeth, enhancing your smile and delivering beautiful, long-lasting results.

OUR APPROACH

We Treat Early, We Treat Conservatively, We Preserve What Matters

We believe in a preventive, minimally invasive approach to dentistry, focusing on preserving as much of your natural tooth structure as possible.

Every treatment is carefully considered, with an emphasis on early intervention, conservative techniques and long-term oral health. Wherever appropriate, we explore ways to repair and strengthen teeth before considering more extensive or invasive treatments.

Our aim is simple: to help you maintain healthy, natural teeth for as long as possible.

Prevention Before Intervention

Regular check-ups and early detection help prevent small problems from becoming more serious.

Preserve Natural Teeth

We focus on repairing and strengthening your natural teeth wherever possible, preserving healthy tooth structure.

Digital Precision, Thoughtful Planning

Modern digital technology helps us plan treatments accurately, improving precision, efficiency and patient comfort.

Why patients choose us

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One Dentist, Consistent Care

From your initial consultation through to your final review, your care is planned and delivered by the same dentist, ensuring consistency, trust and a truly personalised experience. Where specialist care may be beneficial, any referral will be discussed with you and arranged with your agreement.

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Guided Implant Surgery

Digitally planned and surgically guided implant placement — for greater precision, more predictable outcomes and a less invasive approach where clinically appropriate, with the potential for shorter post-operative recovery times.

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Costs Agreed Up Front

A clear, written treatment plan with transparent pricing before any treatment begins. No hidden costs, no unexpected surprises.

Dr. Vitor Malta

DIRECTOR & LEAD CLINICIAN

Dr. Vitor Malta

Dr. Vitor Malta is an accomplished Restorative and Cosmetic Dentist with more than 17 years of clinical experience and a distinguished academic background in advanced restorative dentistry. His career has been shaped by a commitment to excellence, continuous postgraduate education and a philosophy centred on preserving natural teeth while creating beautiful, harmonious and highly natural results.

Qualifications
LMD, University of Lisbon — 2008 · MSc Restorative Dentistry (Distinction), UCL Eastman, London — 2018

Come and meet us first

Book a consultation, meet our friendly team and let us take the time to understand your dental concerns. We’ll explain any problems we may identify, discuss your treatment options and help you make informed decisions about your dental health, with no obligation to proceed with treatment.

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Dr Vitor Malta, Island Dental Studio

Dr. Vitor Malta

Director & Lead Clinician

Qualifications
LMD, University of Lisbon — 2008 · MSc Restorative Dentistry (Distinction), UCL Eastman, London — 2018

Dr. Vitor Malta is an accomplished Restorative and Cosmetic Dentist with more than 17 years of clinical experience and a distinguished academic background in advanced restorative dentistry. His career has been shaped by a commitment to excellence, continuous postgraduate education and a philosophy centred on preserving natural teeth while creating beautiful, harmonious and highly natural results.

Vitor graduated in Dentistry from the University of Lisbon in 2008, where he was awarded both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. In 2011, he moved to England to pursue advanced postgraduate training in Restorative Dentistry, completing a four-year MSc programme under the guidance of some of the country’s highly respected specialists in the field. He undertook this prestigious postgraduate programme at the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London (UCL) — one of the world’s leading centres for advanced dental education and research. The comprehensive programme encompassed three progressive stages of postgraduate education — Certificate, Diploma and MSc — and Vitor excelled throughout the programme, achieving exceptional academic results and being awarded Distinction for his overall Master’s degree as well as for his research thesis. This academic achievement reflects his dedication not only to clinical excellence, but also to the scientific principles and evidence-based approaches that underpin modern restorative dentistry.

His passion for education and minimally invasive dentistry was further demonstrated through his MSc research thesis, which explored the Teaching of Minimally Invasive Dentistry. His research was awarded a Distinction and was subsequently selected for presentation at the prestigious Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) Annual Meeting in Berlin in 2019, where Vitor was invited to present his work to an international audience of dental educators and professionals.

Vitor is a strong advocate of biomimetic and minimally invasive dentistry — a philosophy that seeks to preserve as much of the natural tooth as possible while restoring its strength, function and appearance. By combining meticulous treatment planning with advanced adhesive techniques, modern materials and a detailed understanding of dental aesthetics, he strives to create restorations that are not only beautiful, but also look, feel and function as naturally as possible.

His commitment to lifelong learning has continued throughout his career. He has also undertaken two years of postgraduate training in Implantology at the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of England in London, further broadening his clinical knowledge and experience in implant dentistry and comprehensive restorative treatment.

He has subsequently continued to develop his expertise through additional courses, congresses and advanced training in modern guided implantology. Today, a significant proportion of his implant placements are digitally planned and performed using surgical guides, an approach that allows for greater precision and a more minimally invasive surgical technique, contributing to predictable treatment outcomes and a smoother post-operative recovery.

Vitor has a particular passion for cosmetic and restorative dentistry, especially smile makeovers and sophisticated, natural-looking restorations. His work encompasses comprehensive restorative treatments, minimally invasive veneers and onlays, crowns and bridges, surgical and implant dentistry, as well as alignment treatments using clear aligner systems such as Invisalign. His approach is highly individualised, with treatment carefully tailored to each patient’s facial characteristics, smile, needs and long-term oral health rather than simply following a predetermined aesthetic formula.

Beyond his technical expertise, Vitor is known for his calm, gentle and approachable manner. He genuinely enjoys helping patients feel comfortable, listened to and confident throughout their dental journey, particularly those who may have had difficult previous experiences or feel anxious about dental treatment. For him, dentistry is not simply about improving a smile — it is about helping people regain the confidence to smile, laugh and enjoy life without hesitation.

Throughout his career, Vitor has attended numerous professional courses, conferences, congresses and academic forums, continually expanding his knowledge and remaining at the forefront of developments in modern dentistry. He believes that staying curious, challenging conventional approaches and embracing lifelong learning are essential to delivering the highest standards of contemporary dental care.

Outside dentistry, Vitor enjoys travelling, live music, hiking, swimming in the sea, and spending time with his family and friends.