Debbie Potts
31 Roma Road Valentine ,NSW
Summary
A diligent, professional Dental Therapist with over 30 years experience with exceptional moral values who has a passion for providing the highest quality standards of dental services to children and adolescent patient care of all abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Takes pride in the ability to mentor and inspire trust in both client and colleagues alike and to work as apart of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience in operative and preventive dentistry with a deep dedication in educating patients and families of the importance of health and oral health to ensure quality outcomes for the individual.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Therapist
Hunter New England Oral Health
03.1990 - Current
- Oral examinations and assessments on children/ adolescents in both clinical and preschool, primary school, high school settings.
- Medical history documentation and patient treatment record data using Titanium.
- High standards of Infection control and sterilisation.
- Oral hygiene, diet and nutritional advice (GADA -growth assessment BMI recording).
- Preventive treatments- Topical Fluoride, Silver Fluoride applications and dental pit and fissure sealants-Stainless Steel Crowns on primary teeth.
- Dental intraoral radiographs.
- Restorative treatment on deciduous and permanent dentition and pulp treatments within the scope of practice.
- Administration of local anaesthetic.
- Extraction of teeth within the scope of practice.
- Mouth guard impressions.
- Experience in consultation and referral for General Anaesthetic, Advanced extractions, Paediatric Clinic, Orthodontics and Oral surgery.
- Current Mental Health First Aid certificate, Basic Life Skills and Oral medicine emergencies training.
- Working with the Indigenous community at the Awabakal Dental clinic and NAIDOC day celebrations.
- Indigenous Oral health committee creating Oral Health programs for Aboriginal Health workers to implement into rural communities.
- Involved with the Hunter Homeless Connects Days to educate about dental care.
- Knowledge in interpreter services, Refugee Clinics and Out of Home Care Services.
- Mentoring and supporting New Graduate Oral Health Therapy students in the Public Dental Service.
External Talented Sports Program Educator
Hunter Sports High School
02.2006 - 12.2013
- Divised ball skills/ drills for the Touch Football and Netball program.
- Implemented fitness knowledge and planning.
- Referee and coaching courses for Touch Football.
- Educated students on injury and rehabilitation.
- Diet and Nutrition education.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Sporting Schools Australia
Touch Football Australia
02.2010 - 12.2012
- Skilled at working independently and delivering Touch Football programs to Primary school students in the Newcastle region.
- Communicating and liaising with teachers and students and organising weekly time tables for sporting sessions.
- Working with children with a range of sporting abilities to make them feel appreciated and supported when involved in sport.
- Education on having a healthy lifestyle as a child to filter into adulthood through fun, fitness, nutrition and exercise.
Education
Diploma Of Dental Therapy - Dental Therapy
NSW Westmead School Of Dental Therapy College
Westmead, NSW03.1990
Skills
- Mental Health
- Anxiety
- Autism
- ADHD
- Sensory Processing Issues
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Health Industry
Certification
Ahpra Dental Board Registration
DENOOO1403057
Working With Children
WWCO777928E
Mental Health First Aid
Respect The Difference
Child Protection certificate
Level 1 -Coaching and Community coaching Accreditation with the Australian Sports Commission
REFEREES
Dr.Anghard Carter
Dental Officer- Clinical Lead
Hunter New England Oral Health
0478178975
Kristie Sills
Dental Assistant-Clinic Co-ordinator
Hunter New England Oral Health
0417447529
Timeline
Sporting Schools Australia
Touch Football Australia
02.2010 - 12.2012
External Talented Sports Program Educator
Hunter Sports High School
02.2006 - 12.2013
Dental Therapist
Hunter New England Oral Health
03.1990 - Current
Diploma Of Dental Therapy - Dental Therapy
NSW Westmead School Of Dental Therapy College
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