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Diana Hill

Oral Health Therapist
Townsville ,QLD

Summary

Accomplished Oral Health Therapist with 30 plus years of experience in providing high quality oral health therapy services, targeting preventive treatments and education. Focusing on a patient cantered care approach to provide the best outcomes for my patients.

My speciality is Paediatric dentistry , providing the best dental experience for my young patients. Building relationships utilising my interpersonal skills creates a harmonious working environment with patients parents & co workers which further enhances the overall dental experience for all.

Work History

Senior Oral Health Therapist

Townsville University Hospital
Townsville, QLD
03.2003 - 07.2023
  • Clinical duties and responsibilities as outlined in per previous position .
  • Addition of team leader role . Joint clinical management role for the School Dental Service.
  • Responsible for the operational and strategic management of the team for the Townsville District including the communities of Townsville and Palm Island
  • Engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Senior Dental Therapist

Qld Health, Townsville Hospital And Health Service
Townsville
11.2002 - 03.2003
  • Senior OHT role is a dual clinical management role , .
  • The HHS area was increased to include Charters Towers, Hughenden, Richmond and Ayr . A very large diverse demographic and geographical area.
  • Completed the Academic upgrade Course March 2003.
  • Oral Health Therapists are dual trained Dental Therapists and Hygienists.
  • Additional duties of a Hygienist include the following:
  • Able to provide Dental Treatment to Adults
  • Clean and debride teeth and gums
  • Apply fissure sealants and fluoride applications
  • Provide Oral Hygiene instruction and dietary advice
  • Removal of sutures.
  • Removal of Orthodontic arch wires .
  • Taking impressions / moulds of teeth

Tutor Dental Therapist

Qld Health TSV Dental Therapist Training Centre
Townsville
10.1982 - 08.1986
  • Provided education and training to First and Second Year Dental Therapy Students .
  • Lectured in subjects eg Dental Anatomy, Dental Assisting, Pre Clinical studies.
  • Prepared and marked examination papers.
  • Supervised students in Pre Clinical Laboratory ( Ist Year)and Clinic (2nd Year).
  • Provided Pastoral care to students.

Dental Therapist

Queensland Health Townsville School Dental Service
Townsville, QLD
03.1981 - 10.1982
  • Compiled and maintained high level comprehensive dental records in Information System Oral Health (ISOH).
  • Performed intra and extra oral examinations, diagnosing & developing dental treatment plans.
  • Provided Oral Hygiene instruction, advice & dietary counselling .
  • Cleaning ,/ prophylaxis of teeth ,
  • Cleaning and scaling teeth.
  • Provided preventive treatments such as fluoride applications and dental sealants.
  • Take and interpret intra oral radiographs and other diagnostic tests to assist in treatment planning.
  • Fill / restore deciduous and permanent teeth.
  • Extract deciduous teeth
  • Utilise local anaesthetic as required.
  • Continuous improvement of knowledge & skills by participating in education courses and seminars.
  • Worked collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.

Education

Bachelor of Oral Health - Oral Health Therapy

Qld University & QUT
Brisbane, QLD
03.2003

Skills

  • Independent Oral Health Practitioner providing patient cantered care to all age groups
  • High level clinical skills
  • Ability to apply critical thinking to complex cases
  • Strong work ethic
  • Specialised in treating Paediatric patients especially in a school based setting
  • Individualised treatment plans
  • Highly organised with a strong emphasis on detail and completing tasks to meet deadlines
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills to develop strong working relations with patients carers and co workers
  • Worked the Public and Private sector

Timeline

Senior Oral Health Therapist

Townsville University Hospital
03.2003 - 07.2023

Senior Dental Therapist

Qld Health, Townsville Hospital And Health Service
11.2002 - 03.2003

Tutor Dental Therapist

Qld Health TSV Dental Therapist Training Centre
10.1982 - 08.1986

Dental Therapist

Queensland Health Townsville School Dental Service
03.1981 - 10.1982

Bachelor of Oral Health - Oral Health Therapy

Qld University & QUT

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