Clare is a GDC registrant and a qualified dental nurse of 12 years, with experience in both NHS and private sectors. Clare achieved her Level 3 NVQ in Dental Nursing and Level 3 NVQ & VRQ in Oral Healthcare in 2009. In 2011 she completed an NEBDN Certificate in Dental Radiography. Following this she worked as a business support dental nurse, travelling to many practices and supported clinicians in all aspects of dental care. Clare was then promoted to lead nurse and helped to set up one of two pilot practices within Tesco super stores; which involved setting up the decontamination suite, policy writing, recruitment of staff, patients and ensuring CQC compliance. In 2013 Clare secured her dream job working within a Maxillofacial Unit which gave an insight into the scope of the hospital and outpatient department. This role was varied and included assisting with Oral medicine, Oral Surgery, Restorative procedures, Orthodontics, Trauma to the head or neck, Prosthodontics and nurse led Radiography clinics, including intra, extra and CBCT images. During her time there she undertook both a Business Management and a Dental Practice Management course at Level 3.