Irene Joy
Kelso,UK
Summary
Skilled Dental Therapist with over two years' experience in therapist-led care through Direct Access. Expertise includes comprehensive examinations, treatment planning, periodontal therapy, restorative dentistry, and paediatric care, prioritising minimally invasive techniques and patient comfort. Actively pursuing part-time or locum opportunities in the Scottish Borders to further enhance clinical skills and professional connections.
Overview
5
5
Languages
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Dental therapist
The Gentle Touch
Kelso, The Scottish Borders
2026.03 - Current
- Provide therapist-led care, including comprehensive oral examinations, diagnosis and treatment planning within the scope of practice.
- Assess and manage caries, fractured teeth, periodontal disease and other dental conditions, liaising with dentists where appropriate.
- Deliver patient-centred care with a focus on prevention, minimally invasive dentistry and patient comfort.
- Deliver periodontal treatment using EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), ultrasonic scaling and hand instrumentation.
- Administer local anaesthetic and Oraqix for patient comfort during treatment.
- Take and interpret radiographs, perform iTero intraoral scans and clinical photography to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Carry out direct anterior and posterior composite restorations using biomimetic techniques under rubber dam isolation.
- Provide paediatric care, including examinations, restorations, preventive treatment and extractions of primary teeth.
Dental Therapist
South Cliff Dental Group
Margate, UK
2023.12 - 2026.01
- Over 2 years of Direct Access experience, confidently managing a diverse patient base with a focus on trust, communication, and patient-centred care.
- Keen interest in restorative and minimally invasive dentistry, with extensive experience in posterior composite restorations under rubber dam isolation and comprehensive examinations.
- Confident with paediatric patients, including restorations and extractions, with a gentle and reassuring approach to managing anxious children.
- Known for strong communication and empathy, particularly with anxious and phobic patients, resulting in consistently positive Google reviews and strong patient retention.
- Competent in performing teeth whitening under prescription and providing personalised oral health education tailored to patient needs.
- Recognised as a collaborative team player, working closely with associates, hygienists, and nursing staff across multiple practices to ensure seamless patient care.
- Highly organised with excellent record keeping, maintaining clear, detailed, and compliant notes using EXACT and Kiroku software.
- Committed to continuous professional development (CPD) through hands-on workshops, clinical webinars, and regular self-learning to stay current with modern techniques and evidence-based practice.
Associate Dentist
Orchid Dental Care
Kochi, India
2021.11 - 2022.09
- Delivered comprehensive patient care, including examinations, diagnostics, X-rays, restorative treatments (fillings, crowns, bridges), and extractions, with a strong emphasis on precision and patient comfort.
- Collaborated closely with specialists and orthodontists, performing bonding and debonding procedures and acting as a treatment coordinator to streamline communication and optimise treatment outcomes.
- Effectively prioritised and managed high patient volumes while maintaining quality standards, meeting daily production goals, and ensuring compliance with clinical governance.
- Independently managed single-surgery clinics, overseeing both clinical and administrative operations to ensure seamless day-to-day functioning.
Associate Dentist
Amritha Dental Care
Ernakulam, Kerala
2021.07 - 2021.10
- Executed a variety of clinical and administrative tasks in the following role. Operated a single-surgery setup independently.
Education
MSc - Oral Sciences, Dentistry
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, UK 2022.09 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - BDS
Kerala University of Health Sciences
India 2015.09 - 2020.01
Skills
- Biomimetic restorative and Minimally Invasive Dentistry
- Paediatric dentistry
- Direct access care
- Intraoral scanning
- Dental photography
- Teeth whitening
- Record keeping
- Continuous Professional Development
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Solid Patient Communication
- Team player with initiative
- Adaptability and quick learning
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Hindi
Elementary
Malayalam
Native
Tamil
Elementary
Hobbies and interests
- Love films, series, history, cultures, & languages
- Enjoy long drives through the countryside & exploring new cities on foot
- Involving in church activities keeps me grounded
- Amateur dancer, singer, calligraphist
Affiliations
- Bharatanaytam dancing
- Old movies
- Long walks
- DIYs
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental therapist
The Gentle Touch
2026.03 - Current
Dental Therapist
South Cliff Dental Group
2023.12 - 2026.01
MSc - Oral Sciences, Dentistry
University of Glasgow
2022.09 - 2023.08
Associate Dentist
Orchid Dental Care
2021.11 - 2022.09
Associate Dentist
Amritha Dental Care
2021.07 - 2021.10
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - BDS
Kerala University of Health Sciences
2015.09 - 2020.01