Andrew qualified from the university of Bristol with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1978, followed by the Diploma in General Dental Practice, Royal College of Surgeons, UK in 1993 and a Master of Philosophy in 1999 for research into dental materials at the University of Manchester.

He won the SmithKline Beecham Dental Practice Innovation award in 1995 and the Manchester Postgraduate Dental Society Award for research in 1999. He advises on complementary and alternative medicine in dentistry.

Andrew was a founder of the British Society of Occlusal Studies in 1986 and as secretary for 10 years, organised almost 30 postgraduate training courses. Other positions held include Dental Vocational Training Advisor in General Denal Practice, UK Charman of the American Equilibration Society, Chariman of Dental Relief for Romania Appeal, leader writer for Dentistry Monthly magazine magazine and editor of Biological Dentistry newsletter.

Andrew lives in Uppermill with his wife and three of their four daughters.

Adrian was invited to join the practice in July 2000 after 8 years of close observation and interest in Andrew Lane's work. Whilst training at the University of Bristol he gained awards for his outstanding achievments in Oral Surgery Prosthodontics (tooth replacement) and Oral Medicine. He has recently published some of his Master of Philosophy (MPhil) post-graduate degree at Manchester University.

As well as attending seminars in new techniques aspart of the new dental initiative for life long learning, Adrian is currently studying for his MFGDP-UK (Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners) Part 2 after gaining Part 1 in 2001. He is a Board member of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (UK-NW) and is editor of the Faculty's Journal. He is also a member of the British Society of Occlusal Studies.

Adrian lives locally and enjoys restoring his TR4, mountain biking, playing football and playing bass guitar in a band.

Andy & Adrian competing on The Rally of the Tests