CASSANDRA UZOSIKE
Sheffield,United Kingdom
Summary
GDC-registered dentist currently working in a UK private dental practice, with previous experience in busy public dental settings. Confident in providing examinations, restorative treatment, periodontal care, dentures, extractions and urgent dental care. Known for clear patient communication, anxiety management, prevention-focused advice and detailed clinical record keeping. Holds an MSc in Public Health with Distinction, bringing a strong understanding of evidence-based care, infection control and preventive dentistry. Committed to GDC standards, ethical practice and delivering safe, high-quality patient care while continuing to grow within UK dentistry.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Associate dentist- Private practice
Brilliant Healthy Smiles
Bradford, West Yorkshire
2026.05 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive dental examinations, diagnoses and phased treatment plans, including caries, periodontal, oral cancer and radiographic assessments.
- Provide restorative care, including composite, amalgam and GIC restorations, with a focus on prevention and minimally invasive dentistry.
- Manage periodontal disease through BPE assessment, OHI, scaling, root surface debridement and tailored maintenance advice.
- Treat dental emergencies, including pain, infection, fractured teeth, retained roots, extractions and post-operative complications.
- Provide removable prosthodontic care, including impressions, bite registrations, try-ins, denture fits, reviews and patient aftercare.
- Communicate treatment options clearly, gaining valid consent by explaining risks, benefits, alternatives, costs and expected outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, clinically defensible records, including radiographic justification, consent, treatment notes, safety-netting and recall planning.
Administrative manager
AVO Management Ltd.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2022.05 - 2026.03
- Maintained a team of 15 staff by resolving grievances and assisting with conflicts.
- Evaluated and identified ineffective workflow processes to devise and implement solutions that achieved greater productivity and personnel performance.
- Organised training to teach new office workers about processes and essential policies.
- Kept team in compliance with office policies, safety processes and industry requirements.
- Scheduled workers and allocated resources for routine office operations and special projects.
- Completed regular performance reviews and advised employees on potential improvements.
General Dentist
Rivers State Government
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
2019.06 - 2020.12
- Delivered comprehensive general dental care in a busy public clinic.
- Performed restorative treatments, endodontics, extractions, and periodontal therapy.
- Managed acute infections, trauma cases, and dental emergencies.
- Conducted oral cancer screenings and routine examinations.
- Developed structured treatment plans and preventive strategies.
- Supervised dental nurses and ensured efficient clinical workflow.
- Maintained organised digital and manual patient records in line with clinical standards.
- Promoted oral health care and disease prevention by educating patients on proper oral hygiene.
- Pursued Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to stay up-to-date on industry standards, tools and techniques.
- Referred patients to specialists whenever necessary for more advanced treatments or diagnosis.
- Prescribed antibiotics and pain medications to address dental issues.
Dental intern (House officer)
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
Enugu
2018.03 - 2019.04
- Assisted and performed restorative and minor surgical procedures under supervision.
- Conducted clinical examinations and formulated treatment plans.
- Participated in case presentations and multidisciplinary discussions.
- Took bitewing, panoramic and occlusal radiographs.
- Maintained accurate patient records and adhered to infection control standards.
- Conducted initial oral screenings, aiding in the detection of oral health issues.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, United Kingdom 2021.01 - 2022.05
Bachelor of Dental surgery - Dentistry
University of Nigeria
Enugu, Nigeria 2011.01 - 2017.08
Skills
- Core Clinical Competencies
- Restorative dentistry (Class I–V)
- Endodontics
- Extractions
- Periodontal therapy
- Preventative & minimally invasive care
- Emergency management
- Oral cancer screening
- Fluoride treatment
- Impression taking and casting
- Patient Care & Communication
- Anxiety and Pain management
- Patient examinations
- Treatment planning & consent
- Preventive oral education
- Regulatory & Governance
- GDC Standards compliance
- SDCEP & NHS protocols
- Cross-infection control
- Safeguarding
- Clinical documentation
GDC number
333679
Accomplishments
- MSc. Public Health -Distinction Award (2022)
- Overall best graduating student (2017 Dentistry class)
- Distinction in Child Dental Health (2017)
- Prof Etisibi Ndiokwelu's Award to the Best in Research (2017)
Affiliations
- Member, International Association for Dental Research
- Member, British Society for Oral and Dental Research
Timeline
Associate dentist- Private practice
Brilliant Healthy Smiles
2026.05 - Current
Administrative manager
AVO Management Ltd.
2022.05 - 2026.03
Master of Science - Public Health
Sheffield Hallam University
2021.01 - 2022.05
General Dentist
Rivers State Government
2019.06 - 2020.12
Dental intern (House officer)
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
2018.03 - 2019.04
Bachelor of Dental surgery - Dentistry
University of Nigeria
2011.01 - 2017.08