Dr Keely Thorne qualified from the University of Birmingham in 2016 and has since become known for her patient-focused approach to cosmetic dentistry and her innovative use of digital technologies in private practice.
After several years as an associate, Keely co-founded The Dental Barns – a fully digital squat practice set within a grade II listed barn in Lichfield. Her vision was to redefine the dental experience by creating a space that feels more like home than a clinic, combining advanced technology with warmth, design and human connection.
Keely was among the first UK clinicians to adopt a fully virtual Invisalign workflow, offering patients remote consultations, digital treatment planning, and Dental Monitoring-powered treatments. This approach has enhanced clinical efficiency, improved case acceptance, and enabled a highly streamlined, patient-led smile journey. She now serves as a key opinion leader for Dental Monitoring and is an Invisalign speaker, sharing her expertise on the integration of digital tools in aesthetic dentistry.
Blending a strong personal brand with clinical precision and a commitment to ethical, minimally invasive treatment, Keely continues to build a loyal patient base and inspire fellow clinicians through innovation, empathy and design-led care.
This continuing professional development (CPD) activity fully complies with the CPD requirements of the General Dental Council. FMC certifies this activity for one hour of enhanced CPD in the subject of Going beyond for your patients.
This CPD meets the criteria for the GDC’s development outcome A.