University of Manchester

BSc, Dental Hygiene & Therapy, BSc

2012 - 2015

http://www.dentistry.manchester.ac.uk/

Trained extensively in dental hygiene and therapy, both in lecture/seminar/symposia format as well as clinically at the University Dental Hospital Manchester. Learned valuable skills and experiences in an array of dental hospital departments including: restorative, paediatric, periodontics, radiology, oral medicine and orthodontics as well as the community dental service

Peer-mentored during second and third year at university; offered support and guidance to those in first year.

School rep at the British Society of Dental Hygienists & Therapists (BSDHT) annual conference

Developed leadership skills and volunteering experience thorough the prestigious Manchester Leadership Programme (MLP) award.

Final year, Critical Appraised Topic (CAT) on the effectiveness of splint therapy in those suffering from Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD), receiving an ‘A’-grade.

Systematically reviewed the process of patient care in the Dental Hospital in the form of a clinical audit; investigating whether dental students were offering patients the correct tobacco-cessation advice as per NICE and Public Health England guidance. ‘A’-grade received.