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My role is that of an oral health educator and clinician. I work with the dentists to improve oral health and help combat periodontal (gum) disease. I assess and evaluate the periodontal tissue and provide preventative advice and care (including scaling and polishing of teeth ) as well as treatment of early periodontal disease.
I gain a lot of job satisfaction from being able to show people simple daily routines that can keep gums in optimal health and reduce the occurrence of decay.
Career History
I have many years experience in the dental profession. I first worked as a senior dental assistant in Christchurch for five years prior to studying as a dental hygienist.
After graduating in 1997 I worked in private practice in Christchurch as a dental hygienist for five years.
From late 2002 until 2006, I lived and worked in both London and Cambridge UK while traveling and exploring Europe and Africa with my husband.
2006-present Dental Hygienist, Duxton Dental
Qualifications
National Certificate in Dental Hygiene, Otago, 1997 Australian Dental Hygienist registration examinations, Faculty of Paradental Studies, Adelaide, Australia, 1999.
My professional development and continuing education is ongoing and I regularly attend conferences, seminars and courses to keep up to date and have the latest advances in dental hygiene.
Personal Interests
Ballroom dancing, swimming, travel and spending time with family.
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