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Mrs Shannu Bhatia
Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry
- BhatiaSK@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 29225 10617
- University Dental Hospital, Room 5F.06 Postgraduate Research Office, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XY
- Available for postgraduate supervision
Overview
Cardiff University:
Lead for Paediatric dentistry, School of Dentistry, Cardiff University 2019 to current.
Lead for Pastoral care for all UG and PG dental students and DHT students
Lead for Paeds Outreach placements, School of Dentistry, Cardiff University
Lead for Taking Teeth initiative for widening participation and prevention in community
Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust/ HIEW:
Hon consultant in Paediatric dentistry. Provision of specialist treatment under local and inhalation sedation; and dental care of medically compromised children under general anaesthesia at Dental and Childrens Hospital for Wales.
Educational and clinical supervisor to speciality trainees
Audit Clinical Governance lead for Paediatric dentistry, University Dental Hospital, Cardiff
National:
· BSPD President elect 2024
· BSPD Teachers’ Branch -Conference Abstracts and Prizes Committee Representative 2019- 2022
· Tri-Collegiate Membership in Paediatric Dentistry Unseen case development Subcommittee
· Working group Decolonising the curriculum, Medical and dental school councils 2022
International:
· Association of Dental Education in Europe, Chair of Community of Practice of Wellbeing and Reselince
Examiner:
Examiner Tri-Collegiate Membership in Paediatric Dentistry since 2019 – current
Publication
2022
- Reeve-Brook, L., Bhatia, S., Al-yaseen, W., Innes, N. and Monaghan, N. 2022. A questionnaire-based study of Paediatric Dentists’ knowledge of teething signs, symptoms and management. BDJ Open 8, article number: 7. (10.1038/s41405-022-00099-4)
2021
- Al-yaseen, W., Seifo, N., Bhatia, S. and Innes, N. 2021. When less is more: minimally invasive, evidence-based treatments for dentine caries in primary teeth – the Hall Technique and silver diamine fluoride. Primary Dental Journal 10(4), pp. 33-42. (10.1177/20501684211067354)
- Henein, C., Bhatia, S. K. and Drage, N. 2021. The use of cone beam computed tomographic imaging in a paediatric dentistry department. Oral 1(2), pp. 45-55. (10.3390/oral1020006)
- Alazmah, A., Parekh, S., Bhatia, S. and Ashley, P. 2021. Developing a child patient satisfaction survey: a quality improvement project. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry 22, pp. 209-217. (10.1007/s40368-020-00567-1)
2019
- Jones, K. E. et al. 2019. Reducing anxiety for dental visits. Presented at: 17th IFIP TC 13 International Conference, Paphos, Greece, 2-6 September 2019 Presented at Lamas, D. et al. eds.Human-Computer Interaction – INTERACT 2019: 17th IFIP TC 13 International Conference, Paphos, Cyprus, September 2–6, 2019, Proceedings, Part IV, Vol. 11749. Lecture Notes in Computer Science Springer pp. 659-663., (10.1007/978-3-030-29390-1_57)
- Hua, L., Thomas, M., Bhatia, S., Bowkett, A. and Merrett, S. 2019. To extract or not to extract? Management of infraoccluded second primary molars without successors. British Dental Journal 227(2), pp. 93-98. (10.1038/s41415-019-0207-9)
2016
- Hughes, S. and Bhatia, S. 2016. Non-attendance of paediatric dental patients: an audit to assess practitioner action.. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 26(9), pp. 42-44. (10.1111/ipd.12246)
2015
- Bhatia, S. K., Hunter, M. L. and Ashley, P. F. 2015. Amelogenesis imperfecta with coronal resorption: report of three cases. Dental Update 42(10) (10.12968/denu.2015.42.10.945)
2014
- Bhatia, S. et al. 2014. Characteristics of child dental neglect: A systematic review. Journal of Dentistry 42(3), pp. 229-239. (10.1016/j.jdent.2013.10.010)
2013
- Nuren, R., Bhatia, S., Drage, N. and Collard, M. 2013. Cone beam computed tomography: its use and diagnostic value within a Paediatric Dentistry Unit. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 23(6), pp. 38-41. (10.1111/ipd.12054)
- Bhatia, S. K., Bhatia, S. and Collard, M. M. 2013. Dental considerations in cleft lip and palate care. Dental Nursing 5(8) (10.12968/denn.2009.5.8.43438)
2012
- Bhatia, S., Hingston, E. and Chadwick, B. 2012. Parental satisfaction with care provided on the Paediatric Dental Unit, Cardif. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 22(5), pp. 24-25. (10.1111/j.1365-263X.2011.01256.x)
- Bhatia, S. and Collard, M. M. 2012. Access to primary dental care for cleft lip and palate patients in South Wales. British Dental Journal 212, pp. 1-4., article number: E10. (10.1038/sj.bdj.2012.186)
2011
- Bhatia, S., Roberts, C. and Chadwick, B. 2011. The use of applied tension to manage orthodontic extractions in blood-injury-injection phobia: a case report. Journal of Disability and Oral Health 12(3), pp. 121-123.
2010
- Bhatia, S. and Chadwick, B. L. 2010. Behaviour management of anxious children. Dental Nursing 6(2), pp. 88-92.
2009
- Bhatia, S., Syed, N. and Chadwick, B. L. 2009. Repairing traumatic injuries in immature non-vital teeth. Dental Nursing 5(5), pp. 261-267.
- Bhatia, S. K., Syed, N. and Chadwick, B. 2009. Repairing traumatic injuries in immature non-vital teeth. Dental Nursing 5(5), pp. 261-267. (10.12968/denn.2009.5.5.41881)
- Bhatia, S., Collard, M. M., Divcic, D. and Hunter, L. 2009. Inverted impaction of a mandibular premolar associated with a dentigerous cyst: report of a case. Dental Update 36(6), pp. 374-376.
- Chadwick, B. L., Davies, J., Bhatia, S., Rooney, C. and McCusker, N. 2009. Child protection: training and experiences of dental therapists. British Dental Journal 207(3) (10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.666)
2008
- Bhatia, S., Drage, N., Cronin, A. J. and Hunter, L. 2008. Case report: segmental odontomaxillary dysplasia - a rare disorder. European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry 9(4), pp. 245-248.
Cynadleddau
- Jones, K. E. et al. 2019. Reducing anxiety for dental visits. Presented at: 17th IFIP TC 13 International Conference, Paphos, Greece, 2-6 September 2019 Presented at Lamas, D. et al. eds.Human-Computer Interaction – INTERACT 2019: 17th IFIP TC 13 International Conference, Paphos, Cyprus, September 2–6, 2019, Proceedings, Part IV, Vol. 11749. Lecture Notes in Computer Science Springer pp. 659-663., (10.1007/978-3-030-29390-1_57)
Erthyglau
- Reeve-Brook, L., Bhatia, S., Al-yaseen, W., Innes, N. and Monaghan, N. 2022. A questionnaire-based study of Paediatric Dentists’ knowledge of teething signs, symptoms and management. BDJ Open 8, article number: 7. (10.1038/s41405-022-00099-4)
- Al-yaseen, W., Seifo, N., Bhatia, S. and Innes, N. 2021. When less is more: minimally invasive, evidence-based treatments for dentine caries in primary teeth – the Hall Technique and silver diamine fluoride. Primary Dental Journal 10(4), pp. 33-42. (10.1177/20501684211067354)
- Henein, C., Bhatia, S. K. and Drage, N. 2021. The use of cone beam computed tomographic imaging in a paediatric dentistry department. Oral 1(2), pp. 45-55. (10.3390/oral1020006)
- Alazmah, A., Parekh, S., Bhatia, S. and Ashley, P. 2021. Developing a child patient satisfaction survey: a quality improvement project. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry 22, pp. 209-217. (10.1007/s40368-020-00567-1)
- Hua, L., Thomas, M., Bhatia, S., Bowkett, A. and Merrett, S. 2019. To extract or not to extract? Management of infraoccluded second primary molars without successors. British Dental Journal 227(2), pp. 93-98. (10.1038/s41415-019-0207-9)
- Hughes, S. and Bhatia, S. 2016. Non-attendance of paediatric dental patients: an audit to assess practitioner action.. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 26(9), pp. 42-44. (10.1111/ipd.12246)
- Bhatia, S. K., Hunter, M. L. and Ashley, P. F. 2015. Amelogenesis imperfecta with coronal resorption: report of three cases. Dental Update 42(10) (10.12968/denu.2015.42.10.945)
- Bhatia, S. et al. 2014. Characteristics of child dental neglect: A systematic review. Journal of Dentistry 42(3), pp. 229-239. (10.1016/j.jdent.2013.10.010)
- Nuren, R., Bhatia, S., Drage, N. and Collard, M. 2013. Cone beam computed tomography: its use and diagnostic value within a Paediatric Dentistry Unit. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 23(6), pp. 38-41. (10.1111/ipd.12054)
- Bhatia, S. K., Bhatia, S. and Collard, M. M. 2013. Dental considerations in cleft lip and palate care. Dental Nursing 5(8) (10.12968/denn.2009.5.8.43438)
- Bhatia, S., Hingston, E. and Chadwick, B. 2012. Parental satisfaction with care provided on the Paediatric Dental Unit, Cardif. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 22(5), pp. 24-25. (10.1111/j.1365-263X.2011.01256.x)
- Bhatia, S. and Collard, M. M. 2012. Access to primary dental care for cleft lip and palate patients in South Wales. British Dental Journal 212, pp. 1-4., article number: E10. (10.1038/sj.bdj.2012.186)
- Bhatia, S., Roberts, C. and Chadwick, B. 2011. The use of applied tension to manage orthodontic extractions in blood-injury-injection phobia: a case report. Journal of Disability and Oral Health 12(3), pp. 121-123.
- Bhatia, S. and Chadwick, B. L. 2010. Behaviour management of anxious children. Dental Nursing 6(2), pp. 88-92.
- Bhatia, S., Syed, N. and Chadwick, B. L. 2009. Repairing traumatic injuries in immature non-vital teeth. Dental Nursing 5(5), pp. 261-267.
- Bhatia, S. K., Syed, N. and Chadwick, B. 2009. Repairing traumatic injuries in immature non-vital teeth. Dental Nursing 5(5), pp. 261-267. (10.12968/denn.2009.5.5.41881)
- Bhatia, S., Collard, M. M., Divcic, D. and Hunter, L. 2009. Inverted impaction of a mandibular premolar associated with a dentigerous cyst: report of a case. Dental Update 36(6), pp. 374-376.
- Chadwick, B. L., Davies, J., Bhatia, S., Rooney, C. and McCusker, N. 2009. Child protection: training and experiences of dental therapists. British Dental Journal 207(3) (10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.666)
- Bhatia, S., Drage, N., Cronin, A. J. and Hunter, L. 2008. Case report: segmental odontomaxillary dysplasia - a rare disorder. European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry 9(4), pp. 245-248.
- Bhatia, S. et al. 2014. Characteristics of child dental neglect: A systematic review. Journal of Dentistry 42(3), pp. 229-239. (10.1016/j.jdent.2013.10.010)
- Bhatia, S. and Collard, M. M. 2012. Access to primary dental care for cleft lip and palate patients in South Wales. British Dental Journal 212, pp. 1-4., article number: E10. (10.1038/sj.bdj.2012.186)
- Bhatia, S., Roberts, C. and Chadwick, B. 2011. The use of applied tension to manage orthodontic extractions in blood-injury-injection phobia: a case report. Journal of Disability and Oral Health 12(3), pp. 121-123.
- Bhatia, S. and Chadwick, B. L. 2010. Behaviour management of anxious children. Dental Nursing 6(2), pp. 88-92.
- Bhatia, S., Syed, N. and Chadwick, B. L. 2009. Repairing traumatic injuries in immature non-vital teeth. Dental Nursing 5(5), pp. 261-267.
- Bhatia, S., Collard, M. M., Divcic, D. and Hunter, L. 2009. Inverted impaction of a mandibular premolar associated with a dentigerous cyst: report of a case. Dental Update 36(6), pp. 374-376.
- Chadwick, B. L., Davies, J., Bhatia, S., Rooney, C. and McCusker, N. 2009. Child protection: training and experiences of dental therapists. British Dental Journal 207(3) (10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.666)
- Bhatia, S., Drage, N., Cronin, A. J. and Hunter, L. 2008. Case report: segmental odontomaxillary dysplasia - a rare disorder. European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry 9(4), pp. 245-248.
Research
RESEARCH
Ongoing:
2023 An exploration of Parents/ Caregivers and Their Children's Experience of Undergoing Dental General Anaesthesia. A Multi-method Longitudinal Qualitative Study. Co investogator.
2023 Genetics study
2023 Systematic review on dental neglect
2023 Systematc review oral injuries- safeguarding
Completed
2023 Systematic review Child Protection Systematic reviews – Dental neglect RCPH
2022 Child Protection Evidence Systematic review on Oral Injuries. Royal College of Paediatrics and Child health.
2022 Inspire project. Exploring Schoolteachers’ Knowledge of the Immediate Management of Dental Traumatic Injuries in Wales: A Cross-sectional Study. J Everett, S Bhatia and W Al Yaseen.
2021 Relationship between grit and academic success in dental students. Mixed method study. S Bhatia
2021 Blended learning and Dental Students’ Perception of Online Education during COVID-19. A Bradley, C Nigrani S Bhatia. Presented at ADEE 2021
2020 Preventive dental messages: Overcoming language barriers in Namibia. Pictorial prevention messages developed in association with Ilona Johnson and Namibian Art students. Project has won the BSPD student elective prize.
2019 The Inter-Professional Development of a Virtual Reality Based Child Centred Educational Tool. Collaboration with school of computer Science and informatics. Cardiff University. Research Team: K Jones, F Loizides, P Eslambolchilar, I Johnson, S Bhatia, O Crawford, McClaine B, R Chand, L Vuilleumier,& I Araneta.
Nominated for staff recognition award in Research and development 2019. Presented at educational conference in Brescia
2019 Review of literature on infant Teething advice. Published.
2013 Systematic review on child dental neglect. Core Info, Cardiff Child Protection Systematic Review group. Results presented at ISPCAN European regional conference on child abuse and neglect, Dublin. Published.
2012 Seeking children’s perspectives in management of visible enamel defects -Visual analogue scale.
Supervisor for final year undergraduate student project. Poster presented at BSPD
2011 Transition of adolescents with special needs to adult / special care dentistry. Published.
2009 Research into access of children with cleft lip and plate to primary dental care in South Wales. Results presented at the EAPD Congress, Harrogate in June 2010. Results published
1999 Functional analysis of immunomodulating potential of calcium hydroxide. In vivo study to determine immune response to bone graft substitute material ‘Bioglass’. Research project carried out at Indian Institute of Chemical Biology. Results presented at a national conference
PUBLICATIONS
1. Al-Yaseen, W., Seifo, N., Bhatia, S., & Innes, N. (2021). When Less is More: Minimally Invasive, Evidence-Based Treatments for Dentine Caries in Primary Teeth - The Hall Technique and Silver Diamine Fluoride. Primary dental journal, 10(4), 33–42. https://doi.org/10.1177/20501684211067354
2. Henein C, Bhatia SK, Drage N 2021 The Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Imaging in a Paediatric Dentistry Department. Oral 2021
3. Alazmah, A., Parekh, S., Bhatia, S. et al. Developing a child patient satisfaction survey: a quality improvement project. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-020-00567-
4. To extract or not to extract? Management of infraoccluded second primary molars without successors. L Hua, M Thomas, S Bhatia, A Bowkett and S Merrett. British Dental Journal volume 227, pages93–98 (2019).
5. Jones, Kathryn & Loizides, Fernando & Eslambolchilar, Parisa & Johnson, Ilona & Bhatia, Shannu & Crawford, Owen & Beirne, McClaine & Chand, Raj & Vuilleumier, Laura & Araneta, Idunah. (2019). Reducing Anxiety for Dental Visits. 10.1007/978-3-030-29390-1_57.
6. Hughes S and Bhatia SK. Non-attendance of paediatric dental patients: an audit to assess practitioner action. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, Clinical Effectiveness Bulletin September 2016: 26, Issue S1, 42--44
7. Bhatia SK, Hunter ML & Ashley PF. 2015. Amelogenesis imperfecta with coronal resorption: report of 3 cases. Dental Update, 42: 945-950
8. Bhatia SK, Chadwick BL, Hunter ML, Harris JC, Tempest V, Mann M, McGuire S & Kemp AL Characteristics of child dental neglect: a systematic review Journal of dentistry. 2014; 42(3); 229-239
9. Nuren R, Bhatia S, Drage N & Collard MM. 2013 Cone Beam Computed Tomography: its use and diagnostic value within a Paediatric Dentistry Unit. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, Clinical Effectiveness Bulletin Suppl. 2): 38-39
10. Bhatia S.K, Hingston EJ & Chadwick BL. 2012. Parental satisfaction with care provided on the paediatric dental unit, Cardiff. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, Clinical Effectiveness Bulletin, 22(Suppl.2): 24-25
11. Bhatia S.K, Collard MM & Morgan MZ. 2012. Access to primary dental care for cleft lip and palate patients in South Wales. British Dental Journal 2012; 212, E10
12. Bhatia S.K & Collard MM. 2011. Dental management of Nager syndrome. Journal of Disability and Oral Health, 12(1): 43-46
13. Bhatia S.K &Chadwick BL 2011. Blood injury injection phobia a case report. Journal of Disability and Oral Health ,12(3): 121-123
14. Bhatia S.K and Chadwick B.2009. Behaviour management of anxious children. Dental Nursing 6(2): 88 – 92
15. Chadwick B.L, Davies J, Bhatia S.K, Rooney C & McCusker N. 2009. Child protection: training and experiences of dental therapists. British Dental Journal; 207, E6-E6 doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.666 Research.
16. Bhatia S.K, Syed N & Chadwick B.L. 2009. Repairing traumatic injuries in immature non vital teeth. Dental Nursing; 5(5) 261-267
17. Bhatia S.K, M.M Collard, S Bhatia. 2009. Dental considerations in cleft lip and palate care. Dental Nursing; 5(8): 441 - 447
18. Bhatia S.K, Collard M, Divcic D, Hunter M.L. 2009. Inverted impaction of a mandibular premolar associated with a dentigerous cyst: report of a case. Dent Update. Jul-Aug; 36(6): 374- 6
19. Bhatia S.K, Drage N, Cronin A.J, Hunter M.L. 2008. Segmental odontomaxillary dysplasia: a rare disorder. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent. Dec; 9(4): 245-8
20. Pal T.K, Kohli S & Roy S. Research: A study of immunomodulating potential of bioceramics of periodontal interest: an immunological assay. Journal of Indian Society of Periodontics 1998; 1(3): 69-72
Teaching
2022 International award ADEE for Excellence in dental education award- Early career award. Association of Dental Education of Europe
2022 SFHEA Senior Fellowship of HEA
2022 Chair International Community fo practice on Wellbeing . Association of Dental Education of Europe.
2021 Masters in medical education
Lead for Paediatric dentistry
Regular Clinical Teaching and supevision in Paediatrc dentistry for BDS Students. Chair side clinical teaching, small group tecahing, formative and summative assessment and feedback.
EDI and Professionalism related teachin.g
Postgraduate Teaching
MSc supervision
BDS final year project supervision.
Patoral care, BDS, PG and DHT students
Biography
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Aug 2022 Senior Fellowship of Higher Education Academy, UK
Sept 2021 Leadership Development Programme, Oxford University Said Business school, UK
March 2021 Masters in Medical Education, Dundee University UK
FHEA 2019 Fellowship of Higher Education Academy, UK
March 2012 FDS (Paed) RCS (England), UK
May 2011 Dental Education: distance-learning module, Cardiff University, UK
May 2010 M Paed Dent RCS (England), UK
Mar 2003 IQE (International Qualifying Examination), UK
May 2001 MFDS RCS (England)
May 1999 MDS Calcutta University, India
May 1993 BDS Delhi University, India
SELECTED AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS
2022 ADEE excellence in dental education award-Early career. International award.
2022 Best case presentation BSPD. K Rowles, S Bhatia and M Collard. Co Author and supervisor
2022 Best UG poster Prize BSPD N. Navadgi and S Bhatia. Increasing. Knowledge on the Immediate Management of Dental Traumatic Injuries in Children Co Author and supervisor.
2021 Best Clinical case presentation Ectodermal Dysplasia Welsh Hospitals Meeting. Co Author and supervisor
2020 Staff Recognition Award, Nominee, Cardiff and Vale UHB
2020 Best Clinical Prize Award BSPD - Title: A rare case of Stoneman Syndrome. M Ezzeldin and S Bhatia
2020 2nd prize winning clinical presentation Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Imaging in Paediatric Dentistry. C. Henein, S. Bhatia, N. Drage. at Welsh hospitals meeting. Co- authored, 2020
2019 Staff Recognition Award, Nominee Research & Development, Cardiff and Vale UHB for Child Friendly Dentistry- The Inter professional Development of a Virtual Reality Based Child Centred Educational Tool.
2012 Staff Recognition Award – Going the extra mile Cardiff and Vale UHB
2011 Prize case presentation - Primary dental care for cleft lip and palate patients in South Wales. Welsh Hospitals Meeting
2010 Best case presentation - Nager syndrome. Welsh Hospitals Meeting, Cardiff (Co- author and supervisor)
2020 A rare case of Stoneman syndrome. Prize winning clinical presentation BSPD (Co-author and supervisor)
2020 Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Imaging in Paediatric Dentistry. C. Henein, S. Bhatia, N. Drage. 2nd prize winning clinical presentation oral presentation at Welsh hospitals meeting (Co- author and supervisor)
2018 Treatment of record keeping of paediatric patients’ undergoing inhalation sedation. Presented at Welsh Hospital meeting
Memberships:
British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD)
BSPD Teacher’s Branch
Committee member BSPD South Wales branch
Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland
British Dental Association
ADEE
Specialist training:
Registered as a specialist with General Dental Council in 2010
Eastman Dental Hospital, UCLH NHS Trust, London 2005-2007
University Dental Hospital, Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust 2007- 2010
Honours and awards
- Prize for best presentation - Primary dental care for cleft lip and palate patients in South Wales. Welsh Hospitals Meeting, Cardiff. 2011
- Best presentation - Nager syndrome. Welsh Hospitals Meeting, Cardiff. Co- authored and supervised presentation. 2010.
- Prize for best research paper presentation.12th Annual Conference, Indian Society of Periodontology 1998.
- 3rd Place in MDS I Examination for the Basic Sciences. 1997.
- 3rd Place in 3rd yr BDS. 1993
- Best student in subject of Medicine, Delhi University 1992
- Best student in Dental Anatomy, Physiology & Histology Delhi University 1991
Professional memberships
Professional memberships
British Dental Association
British Society of Paediatric Dentistry
Dental Trauma UK
British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Teachers Group
Examiner MFDS examinations RCPS Glasgow since 2013
Academic positions
- Locum Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry Birmingham Dental Hospital. Feb 2013 – Aug 2013
- Post CCST Registrar in Paediatric Dentistry University Dental Hospital, Cardiff. May 2010 – May 2012
- Specialist Registrar in Paediatric Dentisyry (NTN) University Dental Hospital, Cardiff. Mar 2007- May 2010
- Specialist Registrar in Paediatric Dentistry (NTN) Eastman Dental Hospital, London.Mar 2005 - Mar 2007
- Community Dental Officer Redbridge PCT, Hainault, Essex.Feb 2004 - Feb 2005
- Senior House Officer in Paediatric Dentistry Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London.Feb 2003 - Aug 2003
- Senior House Officer General Duties Edinburgh Dental Postgraduate Institute. Aug 2002 - Feb 2003
- Senior House Officer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery BHR NHS Trust, Romford, Essex. Aug 2000 - Aug 2002
Committees and reviewing
Memberhips / committees:
Quality and Safety Committee Paediatric Dentistry, University Dental Hospital, Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust
Clinical safety subgroup committee, University Dental Hospital, Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust
External memberships / Committees
Royal College of Surgeons Speciality Advisor Paediatric Dentistry in Wales
Chairperson BSPD South Wales branch
Member British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD)
Dental Trauma UK
British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Teachers Group
Examiner MFDS examinations RCPS Glasgow since 2013
British Dental Association