About Dr Ali Nankali

Dr Ali Nankali is a Clinical Reader in Digital Dentistry and Prosthodontics at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. His work brings together academic leadership, digital dentistry, prosthodontics, education, innovation, and international professional engagement across modern dentistry.

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Dr Nankali’s academic and professional journey spans management, engineering, languages, and dentistry. He began his career in 1985 as General Manager of Bidak International Company after graduating in business and management. While working, he continued his studies in Industrial Engineering at Sharif University and later pursued Russian and Ukrainian languages at Kiev Red University.

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His academic path then led him to the National Medical University (NMU) in Kiev, where he completed his Doctorate in Stomatology in 1999. He went on to earn a further PhD in Orthopaedic-Implant Stomatology (Prosthodontics) in 2004, receiving the title Candidate of Medical Sciences. Alongside his clinical practice at NMU, he carried out dedicated research into post and core systems, resulting in innovations including the Nankali Post System and the Nankali Bur.

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With a strong engineering background combined with prosthetic and maxillofacial expertise, Dr Nankali achieved notable research outcomes on masticatory force distribution and the mechanical strength of dental hard tissues, gaining recognition within the international scientific community.

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In October 2004, he moved to the United Kingdom with his family, furthering his research and securing patents for new scientific concepts. In 2010, he joined Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry in the field of Digital Dentistry, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervising MSc and PhD research, and delivering CPD courses. He also plays an active role in organising and chairing national and international conferences.

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As President of Professional Health Hub, and through its well‑known trademark UKDentalCourses (UKDC‑World), Dr Nankali leads a growing global platform with a large international membership, offering both in‑person and virtual professional learning opportunities. He is also the founder of Professional Health Hub and YourOnlineCPD, extending high‑quality online education to health professionals worldwide.

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In recent years, Dr Nankali has been regularly invited by universities and professional associations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond to deliver keynote lectures, workshops, and training sessions. His presentations – known for combining scientific depth with practical insight – focus on advanced restorative techniques, cutting-edge digital workflows, and innovations in dental education.