About Samantha Glover - Oral Health Educator

Introduction

Hello, I'm Samantha Glover, your trainer for this section. With over 16 years of experience in dentistry, I've worked in various roles including dental nurse, lead nurse, and currently as an oral health educator for more than 8 years.

Professional Experience

Diverse Settings: I've worked in hospitals, dental clinics, high street practices, community settings, and individuals' homes, gaining valuable insights into the broad field of dentistry.

Academic Achievements

Continuous Learning: My academic journey began with formal qualifications in Dental Nursing and Extended Duties for Dental Nurses. Subsequently, I pursued an NVQ Assessors Award, a Diploma in Teaching, an Honours Degree in Health Sciences, and I'm nearing completion of a Masters in Medicine and Healthcare Education.

Community Involvement

Volunteer Work: I actively volunteer for health and social care charities in my locality, alongside contributing to a local sport for development charity. Earlier this year, I completed my personal training certificate.

Awards and Recognition

Recognised Contributions: I've been honoured with nominations for awards such as Who Will Care - Finalist 2016, Volunteer of the Year - Short Listed 2017, and Oral Health Educator of the Year - Short Listed 2017.

Passion for Health and Well-being

Dedicated to Helping: My deep passion lies in positively influencing people's health and well-being, exemplified by my commitment to advancing oral health through this new course.