SALMA MOHAMUD
Summary
Qualified Dental Therapist and Hygienist from King’s College London with comprehensive experience in delivering high-quality patient care, including preventive education, periodontal therapy, and restorative treatments within scope of practice. Recognised for a patient-centred approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse patient groups. Skilled in time management and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes in both private and NHS settings. Dedicated to continuous professional development and committed to contributing to a practice that values excellence in clinical care and patient experience.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Locum Dental Therapist/ Hygienist
Tempdent
- Delivering hygiene and therapy services across NHS and private practices
- Examination and taking dental x-rays including Periapicals and Bitewings.
- Performing periodontal therapy, scaling, polishing, and oral health education
- Completing restorative procedures within scope, including direct restorations.
- Teeth whitening and taking alginate impressions.
Private Dental Therapist/Hygienist
Glint Smiles Dental clinic
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Examinations for both adult and paediatric patients.
- Posterior and anterior composite restorations
- Non-surgical periodontal treatment, Implant maintenance and oral health education.
- Teeth whitening and taking impressions.
- Utilising iTero scanners to facilitate treatment planning and support implant procedures.
Dental Foundation Therapist
Inglehurst Dental Practice
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Conducted thorough patient examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning for both adults and paediatric patients under direct access.
- Taking and interpreting radiographs, including Bitewings, periapical, and DPTs.
- Anterior and posterior composite and Amalgam restorations.
- Exceptional behavioural management and direct restorations for paediatric patients.
- Stainless steel crown placement for Paediatric patients.
- Keeping accurate dental records and upheld patient confidentiality.
- Oral cancer screening, patient education and non-surgical periodontal treatment.
- Community hospital placements.
- Administering local anaesthetic prior to dental procedures, minimising patient distress.
English Tutor
Frobel Tuition Centre
11.2019 - 04.2023
- Delivered tailored English tutoring to students aged 5-11years.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to enhance language skills and academic performance.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress and communicated with parents regarding development.
Education
Dental foundation training programme
BSc (HONS) - Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Kings College London
A-Levels - English Literature, Psychology, Biology
Skills
- Excellent communication, time management, and organisational abilities
- Strong diagnostic, planning, and clinical decision-making skills
- Proven team player in both NHS and private practice settings
- Experienced in direct patient care, behaviour management, and oral health education
- Treatment planning
- Anxiety management
- Patient empathy
Certification
- Dental therapy foundation training London KSS 2023-2024.
- Child and Adult safeguarding.
- BLS Adult and Child certificate.
References
Available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
Sport, travel and movies
Affiliations
- sports
- travel
- movies
Timeline
Private Dental Therapist/Hygienist
Glint Smiles Dental clinic
10.2024 - 05.2025
Dental Foundation Therapist
Inglehurst Dental Practice
09.2023 - 08.2024
English Tutor
Frobel Tuition Centre
11.2019 - 04.2023
BSc (HONS) - Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Kings College London
A-Levels - English Literature, Psychology, Biology
Locum Dental Therapist/ Hygienist
Tempdent