John began his career in dental technology in 1978 when he qualified from the Manchester Metropolitan University. His first appointment was in the department of prosthetics at Manchester Dental Hospital. Eight months later he moved to North Manchester General Hospital gaining more experience in a maxillofacial unit.

After he gained his advanced City and Guilds in crown and bridgework he then joined the RAF dental branch in 1980 for two years. Having gained extensive experience from various private laboratories, hospitals and the RAF he was ready to embark on what he describes as “greatest journey of my life” and he is happy to say this is still going strong!

In August 1985 John setup Portland Ceramics, specializing in implantology and high quality restorations. After the acquisition of Portland Ceramics by Boots Dental Care, he set off attending and delivering lectures nationally and internationally including the Association of Dental Implantology and British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry.

John founded Waters Edge Ceramics in 2004 and is now Managing Director, he loves dental technology and he is very passionate about the subject. As a reward for all his hard work and his positive influences in the industry John was awarded with the title of Fellow of the British Institute of Dental and Surgical Technologists in June 2005.

John also served some time on the Board of the DLA as Director of Education where his enthusiasm and energy made a significant impact on the association.

John Wibberley F.B.I.D.S.T RDT

Gemma Taylor (nee Wibberley) RDT

Christian Wibberley BA RDT