Dental care professional from Edinburgh, by way of Melbourne, wins clinical case study award

Fiona Ord, who initially studied dental nursing at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and then Oral Health Therapy (Hygiene) at the University of Melbourne, presented an entry that the judging panel felt exhibited considerable scientific rigour. The case study incorporated the use of BioMin F toothpaste designed to help reduce the tooth sensitivity.

“Fiona developed a very logical treatment plan which coupled with appropriate and detailed oral hygiene instructions resulted in an excellent clinical outcome”, stated Marina Harris, the BSDHT nominee on the judging panel, “Fiona’s delivery of the treatment plan has clearly enhanced the patient's quality of life.”

Fiona, who is currently working at the Clyde Munro practice in Edinburgh, is also a clinical research dental hygienist at the University of Dundee. She moved to the UK in 2000 and was awarded a 1st class degree in Health Science from Napier University, Edinburgh then more recently an MSc in Health and Social Care Research Methods from the University of Sheffield.