The Educational Supervisor: Paul Jackson has had a number of roles in Dental Foundation Training including Trainer, VT Advisor, Lecturer and ES
First started as a Trainer in 1990 working with Raj Rattan.
Completed an MSc in Medical and Healthcare Education in 2011 and enjoys working with younger colleagues with inquisitive minds.
Clinical interests are many and varied and include Orthodontics (11 years Hospital experience)
Occlusion (currently teaching this subject to 3 of the 7 EoE schemes)
My DPDS was a three year distance learning course at Bristol including Bridgework, Nonvital tooth & Business Management.
Other professional activity, Expert Witness for the GDC in FTP cases.
The Practice: Established in 1989
Treating a range of NHS patients with varying needs ranging from dentally fit to serious problems.
Full clinical support from qualified nurse.
SOE Exact system in the surgery
Fully customisable communication system to inform patients quickly and clearly & help obtain valid consent.
New Voyager II chair equipped for left or right hand use.
AED and training
Training Dental Hygienists attend 2 days per week.
Plus all other required facilities.
Hygienists in training attend on Mondays & Wednesdays
Qualified Hygienist on Thursdays
On site car parking for all staff
The Area: Practice located in a small friendly Hertfordshire market town.
40 mins by train to Liverpool Street station
Good road connections to key places
11 minutes to M25 junction 25 via A10
24 minutes to A1 (Stevenage)
34 minutes to M1
34 minutes to Stansted Airport
Mixed socio-economic groups in the area
Currently experiencing a long term building programme to increase the number of residential units in the area.
Nearest hospitals for referrals are;
Princess Alexandran Hospital, Harlow
Lister Hospital, Stevenage
Both accept Oral Surgery and Orthodontic referrals
There is also a restorative referral service at the Lister
Other Points of Interest: Large M&S / Tesco complex at Brookfield farm 10 minutes by road
Hoddesdon has the usual High St Occupants
Major Banks
Tesco express
Sainsbury
Asda
Morrisons (100 yards)
Local Karting Centre where Lewis Hamilton trained