
Accomplished Dental Professional and Process Developer with over 7 years of clinical experience as a Dentist, seamlessly combined with expertise in quality management, operational standards (ISO/GMP), and team training within the Irish medical device sector. Expert in patient care, complex clinical diagnostics, and comprehensive treatment planning. Leverages an industrial mindset to optimize dental practice operations, lead decontamination protocols, and deliver exceptional patient consultation as a Treatment Coordinator or Practice Manager.
* Operational Excellence & SOPs: Developed, implemented, and audited standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality standards, ensuring 100% compliance with strict regulatory frameworks (ISO 13485, GMP)—skills directly transferable to managing Irish Dental Council compliance.
* Training & Onboarding: Designed and delivered comprehensive technical training programs for cross-functional teams, accelerating onboarding timelines and ensuring precise adherence to operational protocols.
* Quality Assurance & Audits: Led periodic internal inspections, monitored key performance indicators (KPIs), and managed corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Actively participated in external compliance audits.
* Data-Driven Optimization: Collected and analyzed operational data to identify process bottlenecks, implementing efficiency improvements (Lean methodologies) that reduced operating costs.
- Evaluates overall oral health, examining oral cavity for signs of periodontal disease or possible cancers, including sores, recessed & bleeding gums, and oral lesions.
- Documents dental history or chief complaint; records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate; documents lab procedures and ensures follow up on results.
- Follows through with oral hygiene procedures in accordance with treatment plans prescribed. Procedures may include: Prophylaxis, Periodontal Scaling, Root Planing, Debridement, Application of Fluoride Treatments, and Application of Protective Sealants.
- Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
- Treated patients on emergency basis to repair tooth injuries and fractured facial bones.
- Evaluated teeth to diagnose conditions and treat or refer for specialist care.
* Clinical Expertise: Treatment Planning, Patient Education, Dental Diagnostics, Infection & Decontamination Control
* Practice Operations: SOP Implementation, Quality Assurance, Team Training & Onboarding, Audit Readiness
* Soft Skills: Advanced Communication, Patient Relations & Consent Management, Conflict Resolution