Lauren Woods

Collaborating with dentists and auxiliary staff to maintain smooth clinic flow and efficient appointments. Preparing clinical rooms and assisting during procedures, ensuring sterility and organisation. Capturing diagnostic records including 3D scans and photography to support orthodontic planning. Fabricating fixed and removable appliances, leading patient consultations, providing financial guidance, and educating children on orofacial exercises. Motivating patient compliance through demonstrations and parental support to improve treatment outcomes.

Managing an expanding clinical caseload with growing supervisor trust through sound decision-making and quality care. Delivering a broad range of treatments and overseeing cases from consultation to completion. Supporting clinic efficiency by assisting colleagues in complex procedures and streamlining workflow. Developing both technical and interpersonal skills through hands-on practice, reflection, and mentor feedback, while fostering patient trust through clear, ethical communication.

Independently managed a diverse patient load and delivered comprehensive dental care including restorations, endodontics, oral surgery, periodontal therapy, and both removable and fixed prosthodontics. Developing personalised treatment plans based on clinical and radiographic assessments, performing procedures in line with infection control and best practice standards. Enhanced patient education on procedures, oral hygiene, and post-treatment care, while collaborating with supervisors and peers to continuously refine clinical skills and treatment outcomes.

Assisted in fabricating and finishing dental prostheses, including acrylic and cobalt chrome dentures and mouthguards. Supported senior technicians with model preparation, trimming, and quality control. Gained practical knowledge of dental materials, lab equipment, and prosthetic design principles. Maintained a clean, organised workspace in line with infection control and safety standards.