A Dental Hygienist is a specially trained member of the dental team who work together with the dentists to provide a full range of dental care. She plays an important role in oral health, by providing individualised preventive treatment and demonstrating correct home care to patients to prevent dental disease.

Dental Hygienists perform a range of clinical duties, including:

Review of medical history. Many medical conditions and medications, can influence the planned treatment

Oral health education
Dietary advice which helps to prevent dental disease
Scaling and polishing of teeth
Local analgesia application
Dental radiography
Impression taking
Diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease including ozone application.
Fissure sealants application and more

Veronica Queralt-Vila (RDH BOH)

Veronica Queralt-Vila Veronica is a qualified dental hygienist, having obtained her degree in Oral Health from Newcastle University. She is enthusiastic about improving the oral health of our patients and is looking forward to enhancing our preventive programme.

Tips for healthy gums/teeth for life

Brush teeth twice daily
Frequent snacking/drinking leads to dental decay
Regular dental examinations
Floss daily
Water any time is best!

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