Shuo-Fan Chen
Shepton mallet,North somerset
Summary
GDC-registered General Dentist with one year of experience providing comprehensive NHS dentistry within a busy mixed practice. Over the past six months, I have consistently delivered approximately 450 UDAs per month, developing efficiency, sound clinical judgement and confidence in managing a busy NHS workload. Alongside my NHS practice, I have made significant investment in postgraduate education with a particular focus on restorative and prosthodontic dentistry. My clinical philosophy is to provide functional, aesthetic and long-lasting restorations without compromising quality for speed. Throughout the past year, I have developed a growing portfolio of restorative cases, allowing me to apply newly acquired knowledge to everyday clinical practice and continually refine my restorative skills. My long-term ambition is to build a career in advanced restorative dentistry and full-mouth rehabilitation. I am seeking a position within a supportive mixed practice where I can contribute immediately as an efficient NHS clinician while progressively expanding my private clinical skills. Clinical portfolio available for discussion at interview.
Overview
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Certification
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year of professional experience
Work history
Associate Dentist
Midsomer Dental Care
2025.07 - 2026.08
- Provide comprehensive NHS general dentistry within a busy mixed practice.
- Consistently achieved approximately 450 UDAs per month since April 2026.
- Deliver a wide range of restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic and emergency dental treatments.
- Developed a growing portfolio of restorative cases, including adhesive indirect restorations, post-and-core restorations, management of tooth wear and occlusal appliance therapy.
- Received consistently positive feedback from patients for communication, professionalism and attention to detail.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery - DDS
Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Skills
NHS General Dentistry
- Comprehensive routine NHS dentistry
- Emergency diagnosis and pain management
- Direct restorative dentistry
- Uncomplicated root canal treatment
- Minor surgical extractions
- Full and partial removable dentures
- Basic periodontal therapy
- Preventive dentistry and oral health education
Restorative, Prosthodontic & Occlusal Therapy
- Particular clinical interest in adhesive restorative dentistry, tooth wear management and comprehensive treatment planning
- Direct posterior aesthetic restorations
- Gingivectomy for management of deep restorative margins
- Ceramic veneers
- Ceramic onlays and overlays
- Full ceramic crowns
- Post-and-core retained restorations
- Management of localised anterior tooth wear using the Dahl concept
- Occlusal assessment and treatment planning
- Basic temporomandibular disorder (TMD) assessment
- Occlusal appliance therapy including Michigan splints, B Splints and hard bite-raising appliances
Certification
- Minor Oral Surgery – King's College London
- Posterior Aesthetic Restorations – Dr Nick Sethi
- Functional Indirect Posterior Onlays (FIPO) – Dr Nick Sethi
- Anterior Masterclass – Dr Atiq Rahman
- The Endo Course – Dr Kareena Patel
Planned Professional Development
- Invisalign or ClearCorrect Certification
- Planning to undertake a two-year Diploma in Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry
PERSONAL STRENGTHS
- Efficient and productive NHS clinician
- Strong communication and patient-centred approach
- Detail-oriented with high clinical standards
- Passionate about restorative and prosthodontic dentistry
- Committed to lifelong postgraduate education
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Before dentistry, I previously competed as an amateur kickboxer and later served in the Marine Corps. These experiences taught me resilience, discipline and composure under pressure, as well as the value of teamwork and continuous personal development. I believe these qualities continue to influence my approach to patient care, clinical decision-making and lifelong professional development.
REFERENCES
Clinical portfolio available for discussion at interview., References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Dentist
Midsomer Dental Care
2025.07 - 2026.08
Doctor of Dental Surgery - DDS
Poznan University of Medical Sciences