Jo qualified as a dental hygienist from the Dental Hospital at Leeds in 1988. She has worked at a variety of practices including NHS, private and specialist referral practices. She has worked alongside some of the most eminent Periodontists and Implantologists and bases her care on the most up to date protocols.
She believes passionately that the treatment she provides should be patient- led and works closely with her patients to plan the pace of the treatment and discuss what treatment options are available.
Jo has spent a great deal of time treating anxious patients and understands how important it is to build up trust with her patients by listening to them and moving at their pace.
She is particularly passionate about helping patients who have periodontal (gum) disease and want to control/ address it. Her experience working with periodontal specialists has allowed her to hone her skills in the non-surgical treatment of early to advanced cases of periodontal disease.
(She enjoys all aspects of her job but particularly helping patients improve their oral health and smile with confidence.)
Jo lectures throughout the UK to fellow dental professionals and has been a Key opinion leader for several dental companies; her role is synergistic to both the dental trade and the dental profession, helping in strategic planning and product development.
She was awarded Most Outstanding Team Member at the national Dentistry awards in 2014 and Dental Hygienist of the Year at the national Dental Awards in 2015.
