Bio
Qualified in 1986 at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, as a dental hygienist and dental therapist. Worked as a dental therapist for Milton Keynes Health Authority, undertaking teaching in schools and other areas in the local community.
Spent 17 years in Oxford as a hygienist in general dental practice, alongside tutoring at Oxford College of Further Education and being a national examiner for 6 years. Whilst teaching at the college, studied for her Further Adult Education Teaching Certificate.
Moved with her family to Falmouth in 2005 and continued in general dental practice since then.