Lisa is our Oral health Educator, whose role is to help prevent and control dental disease.

She is a qualified dental nurse who has been with the practice for over eight years and has attained her Dental Nurses Certificate in Oral Health Education.

Lisa regularly visits schools and other groups promoting dental health as well as running clinics in our Preventive Dental Unit.

What sort of problems can be helped? Gum disease, tooth decay, orthodontic wear, sensitivity, denture care problems

Who can be seen? Children, Adolescents, Adults, The Elderly, Patients with special needs, Pregnant and new mums

What are the benefits? Educate patients in a non-threatening environment, helping them to improve their oral health.

Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienists are specially trained to work alongside dentists. The hygienists training is centered on the prevention of disease, therefore they play an important role in dental health especially gum health.

The hygienist will professionally clean teeth and root surfaces to remove the bacteria and calculus that cause gum disease.
They will educate patients in the best way to keep teeth plaque free and gums healthy. Hygienists will also recommend other preventive measures to reduce decay and dental sensitivity