 absolute dental hygienists
We are lucky to have two hygienists, providing the practice with four whole days of hygiene care. Good oral hygiene is of paramount importance and at the forefront of preventive dentistry. Every patient presents a different set of oral problems and our hygienists are trained and experienced in preparing an oral hygiene programme tailored to suit their individual needs.
Young children are encouraged to adopt a regular, robust oral hygiene routine and to think about the importance of nutrition - but our hygienists make it a fun thing to do. The earlier we can encourage the right habits, the less dental work the dentist will have to perform.
Maureen Gingell GDC 3163
Maureen qualified with an award for dental nursing at Dundee Dental Hospital and immediately fulfilled her ambition to train and qualify as a Dental Hygienist at Glasgow Dental Hospital in 1986. Her career includes serving as a Petty Officer in the Royal Navy, then as a manager and hygienist in specialist dental practices both in London and the West Country. Maureen brings a wealth of knowledge, skills, enthusiasm and empathy to her patients and team and, having been nominated by her patients and team, won Dental Hygienist of the Year at the 2004 Probe awards. She completed a tooth whitening course in September 2009
Maureen takes great pride in her ability to build confidence in nervous patients and has a very gentle touch. She loves learning new skills and techniques and is active in the professional development of others, as a committee member of the South West Peninsula Dental Hygienist and Therapist group. She is thrilled to be part of the forward thinking, enthusiastic Absolute team. |
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Rachael Mounce GDC 174138
Rachael came to dentistry because of a desire to make people feel better, and she has a very caring nature; but as a child she initially wanted to be a vet! After leaving school Rachael took some advice from her dad and decided to go into dentistry - as a trainee dental nurse. In 2003 she qualified as a dental nurse and worked for 3 years at a practice in Torquay; by this time Rachael was certain that dentistry was the perfect career for her and wanted to further her learning in the profession; a call to Bristol Dental Hospital found that the closing date for the 1st Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist course was in 2 weeks, Rachael's application was successful and she qualified as a Dental Hygienist and Therapist in 2009. Patients seeing Rachael will be guaranteed a broad, happy smile, and a caring, compassionate nature.The preventative treatments offered by a Therapist are vital because prevention is always better than cure! A little bit of care and attention everyday can prevent problems in the future, Rachael feels a solid dental regime can prevent a multitude of dental problems. Rachael may have only been with Absolute for a short time, but she has slotted in well and feels like she has been here for many years. Rachael is always happy to lend a hand with many other aspects of the practice, and we're already very appreciative of the skills she brings to the team. |
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