“Smileworks is the best in the business”Jack · 2026
Head of Orthodontics
Dr Eduardo BanitoBDS PGA MClinDent (Orthodontics)
Head of Orthodontics at Smileworks Dentist with a Special Interest in Orthodontics
MClinDent Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
GDC: 224468
Dr Eduardo Banito is Head of Orthodontics at Smileworks and the clinical centre of our orthodontic department. He has completed more than 1,800 orthodontic cases during his career and has dedicated his working life to understanding how teeth move and how excellent orthodontic treatment can transform lives.
Meet Eduardo
The smile you present to the world matters.
Eduardo really understands this.Nobody cares more about your orthodontic result than Eduardo.
He is technically serious, respects biology and understands mechanics. More importantly, he won’t take shortcuts. His perfectionism is grounded in deep knowledge and moderated by a keen understanding of what his patients need.
Nobody cares more about your orthodontic result than Eduardo. He can remember practically every patient he’s ever treated. Brackets, wires and aligners are just tools to Eduardo. His real talent is clinical judgement. He knows precisely what to do and when to do it.
His clinical work spans traditional fixed braces, clear aligners and complex orthodontics. He treats adults and children and has particular experience with:
- impacted and ectopic teeth
- interceptive orthodontics
- functional problems
- cases where orthodontic treatment needs to be coordinated with restorative dentistry or other disciplines
Care and clinical judgement
Personally involved throughout treatment
Hundreds of Google reviews mention Eduardo by name. Patients describe exceptional results, genuine care and patience. Nervous patients feel safe, children look forward to seeing him and nobody feels rushed. Eduardo has a team around him but stays personally involved throughout treatment.
Clinical judgement and teaching
Eduardo holds an MClinDent in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics. He lectures with Cephtactics and teaches advanced skeletal anchorage with Indigo Orthodontics. He takes on difficult cases and knows when another clinician or discipline should be involved.
Children and life outside Smileworks
As a father of four, Eduardo loves treating children and has a particular interest in interceptive orthodontics and treating patients as they grow. He’s Portuguese, speaks five languages, plays classical guitar and sings, and enjoys football, sailing and surfing.
Orthodontic treatments
His most popular treatments are:
To see treatment information and results, visit our main braces page.To book with Dr Eduardo, call our team and arrange an orthodontic consultation on 0151 236 5166.
Qualifications
Education and training
GDC: 224468- MClinDent in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, BPP University (London), 2020
- Invisalign Certification, 2019
- Postgraduation in Orthodontics, City of London Dental School, 2017
- Inhalation Sedation Course, SAAD – Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (Stratford-Upon-Avon), 2013
- Masters in Implantology, CESPU- (Porto, Portugal), 2011
- Post graduate in Dental Medicine, International University of Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain), 2010
- BDS Dentistry, Instituto Superior De Ciencias Da Saude Egas Moniz (Lisbon, Portugal), 2010
Genuine patient reviews
What Eduardo’s patients say
Previously featured patient highlights
“It’s genuinely perfect at Smileworks”Sam · 2025
“genuine dedication”Julian · 2026
“Brilliant dental practice”Jennifer · 2024
“Everyone is exceptional at Smileworks”Shaëny · 2024
“What an amazing dental practice”Melissa · 2024
“Wonderful invisalign journey”Loon · 2026
“I love my new smile”Nolwenn · 2026
“An incredible dental team”Sofia · 2025
“A truly wonderful experience”Kerry · 2025
“You can stop your search here”Matt · 2025
“Fantastic at what they do”Jamie · 2026
“second to none”Tracy · 2026
“amazing experience”Louise · 2026
“wonderful experience”Rosetta · 2026
“amazing service”Vera · 2026
“Absolutely fantastic”Green Box Grass Liverpool · 2026
“Absolutely brilliant”Reema · 2026
“Amazing crew”Liam · 2026
“exceptional”Leon · 2026
“Amazing”William · 2026
“Amazing”Nevey · 2026
“Incredible”William · 2026
“brilliant”Tom · 2026
“Fabulous”Tessa · 2026
“the best”Futcrunch · 2026
“11/10”Jamie · 2026
“An outstanding orthodontic team”Julian · 2026
“Truly goes above and beyond”Julian · 2026
“The best result mattered”Carl · 2026
“A fantastic and exciting experience”Liam · 2026
“He really is an earth angel”Joanne · 2026
“His attention to detail is outstanding”Joanne · 2026
“Eduardo was outstanding”Lisa · 2025
“The best decision I ever made”Soph · 2025
The orthodontic team
About Eduardo’s practice
Eduardo’s orthodontic practice is big, busy and happy. In 2025 the team delivered more than 2,200 orthodontic appointments, supported by orthodontic therapists, nurses and the Smileworks front of house.
Known throughout treatment
Treatment can last months or sometimes even years, so relationships form. Eduardo and the team get to know their patients. The front-of-house team manages diaries, answers questions and keeps patients supported between visits.
Finishing is a big deal
Braces come off. Mirrors come out. There are enormous smiles, photographs, hugs and sometimes tears.
To book with Dr Eduardo, call our team and arrange an orthodontic consultation on 0151 236 5166.
Arrange an orthodontic consultation with Dr Eduardo
Call our team on 0151 236 5166.
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