Publications

Publications Team:

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Heather Lewis

Editor

Heather Lewis

Editor

Heather qualified as a dental hygienist in 1982 in Glasgow and has worked as a practising hygienist in both NHS and private practice. She currently works one day a per week in a private practice. As a tutor dental hygienist she worked in Glasgow and in Cardiff Dental Hospitals. She has also been involved with the teaching of dental nurses.

Her research interests are in the field of infection control in general practice and she is co-author of several papers on that and related subjects.

Heather also has a BA (Hons) in English Literature and is currently the Editor of 'Dental Health' and 'DH Contact', the Society's online newsletter.

Alison Lowe

Alison Lowe

Ali Lowe qualified as a hygienist from Cardiff Dental School. Her early clinical career was spent in NHS & private practice as well as the Community Dental Service.

She enjoys teaching and has completed a Diploma in Education. Ali has won several awards including Hygienist of the Year in 2008.

She joined the Publications Committee of Dental Health in 2009.

Her working week is now divided between the Orthodontic Department of Cardiff Dental School, a specialist orthodontic practice and a private restorative practice.

Dr. Marina Harris

Dr. Marina Harris

Marina graduated as a Dental Hygienist from the Royal Air Force Institute of Dental Health and Training and has vast experience within General Dental Practice and more recently in the field of dental education.

Alongside her practice and teaching career, Marina studied and gained a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences, a Master of Laws in Legal Aspects of Medical Practice and the Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.

Marina is a keen advocate for the use of Dental Care Professionals in the field of research and has had papers published in the journals Oral Health and Dental Management; the Annual Clinical Journal of Dental Health; Dental Health; and the British Dental Journal. Her current PhD research field is exploring stress and well-being in dental hygienists and therapists.

Marina has been an active member of BSDHT at regional and national level and has held the posts of Regional Group Treasurer, Honorary Treasurer, and President.

Elaine Tilling

Elaine Tilling

Elaine qualified in the Royal Air Force in 1982. She has been an active member of BSDHT since that time serving as a Regional Officer, Military Representative to Council, the Elected Members' Representative to Council and as Council's representative to the Executive Committee of the BDHA (now BSDHT), from which she was additionally co-opted onto a guideline development group for the Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE). Elaine continues to teach and present on various subjects, speaking at many of the BSDHT Regional meetings.

She is currently the Education and Project Manager for TePe Oral Hygiene Products Ltd where she is involved with designing and implementing educational programmes for the dental profession.

Elaine has also served on the National Oral Health Promotion Group committee and is a Past President of the Institute of Health Promotion and Education.

Leon Bassi

Leon Bassi

Leon graduated with distinction as both a Dental Therapist and Hygienist from Queen Mary University - Barts and the London Dental School, receiving academic and clinical prizes. Since graduation, Leon previously worked in the Community Dental and hospital services. Leon continues to work within a consultant led service at Barts NHS trust in Whitechapel East London; as well in Academia and Private practice.

Leon has presented scientific Poster presentations at both national and international level. His research interest is using the ICCMS caries prevention tool kit with the primary dentition. Leon has a keen interest in anxiety levels in preschool children receiving inhalation sedation. Leon has published articles in the peer reviewed journals of the British society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists(BSHDT) Leon sits on the editorial board for BSDHT as well as being elected council member for the society. Leon sits on publications committee for BSDHT, and thoroughly enjoys his roles within the society. Leon was a recipient of a Robin Davies DCP Colgate award in 2018.

Leon has undertaken post graduate training in inhalation sedation. Leon was one of 7 candidates to undertake the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh Diploma In Paediatric Dentistry for Dental Therapists in 2018. Leon was elected onto BSDHT Executive Team in January 2020.

Patricia Macpherson

Secretary of Publications Committee

Patricia Macpherson

Secretary of Publications Committee

Patricia qualified as a dental hygienist in 1978 at Cardiff Dental Hospital. During her career she has worked in private and NHS practices in the Cotswolds, Staffordshire and West Sussex. She graduated with BA (Hons) in Health Promotion (First Class Honours) in 2002 and BSc Open (Open) in 2018. Past Secretary and Treasurer of BSDHT (formerly BDHA) South West and South Wales Regional Group. On a national level, Patricia became Elected Council Member for BDHA in 1992 and Honorary Secretary (1993-1998) - including being Press Officer for almost two years.

Patricia became a member of the BSDHT Publications Team in 2004 and has been Secretary of that committee since December 2007.

She was a member of the GDC's independent Fitness to Practise Panel from 2007-2018. Since April 2017 Patricia has been a Non-Executive Director on the Board of dg mutual and a member of its Nominations and Resources Committee. She is currently an exam invigilator at a school in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Patricia was the recipient of the prestigious Dr Leatherman Award at the Oral Health Conference in Harrogate in November 2017.

Simone Ruzario

Simone Ruzario

Simone studied Medical Microbiology at the University of Surrey, thereafter, went to The Royal London, Queen Mary and Westfield and studied Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy. Simone is in her final year of a distance Masters in Public Health at the University of Manchester.

Simone has a passion for science and that is why she endeavoured to utilise her microbiology following qualification as a dental hygienist.

Simone had the privilege of working as a research dental hygienist, which enhanced her knowledge of best practice and good clinical governance and enabled her to utilise both microbiology and dental skills.

Simone is highly enthusiastic and has been in the dental industry for over twenty years and qualified as a Dental Hygienist/Dental Therapist in 2004.

She is currently the chairperson for BSDHT Thames Valley Regional Group and a member of the publications committee.

Editorial team

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Cassandra Lewis

BSc (Hons), BDS (Hons), MDFS RCSEd, PGDip, PGCAP, FHEA

Cassandra Lewis

BSc (Hons), BDS (Hons), MDFS RCSEd, PGDip, PGCAP, FHEA

Current Academic Affiliations:
Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Member of the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry
Member of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry

Current Posts Held:
Clinical lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry,
Institute of Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London (Lead for BDS3 Paediatric Dentistry and BDS4 Dental Electives)

Number of Reviews Registered with PUBLONS: none

Total publications: 4
Previous Editorial Experience (with dates):
British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy – Editorial Board Member, April 2021 - present

Dr Stacey Clough

BChD MFGDP (UK) MFDS RCS (Eng) MJDF MSpec Care Dent MSc Dent CILT

Dr Stacey Clough

BChD MFGDP (UK) MFDS RCS (Eng) MJDF MSpec Care Dent MSc Dent CILT

Current Academic Affiliations:
Queen Mary’s University London

Current Posts Held:
Consultant in Special Care Dentistry –The Royal London Dental Hospital,
Barts Health
British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy Honorary Vice President
Co-Founder Sedation Education

Number of Reviews Registered with PUBLONS: No reviews – to be updated

Total publications: 12

Previous Editorial Experience (with dates):
British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy – Editorial Board Member, March 2019 - present Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry – Editorial Board, April 2020 – present

Professor Kenneth A. Eaton

BDS, MSc, PhD, MGDS RCS(Eng),FFGDP(UKI), FFPH, FHEA, FICD, FNCUP, DHC

Professor Kenneth A. Eaton

BDS, MSc, PhD, MGDS RCS(Eng),FFGDP(UKI), FFPH, FHEA, FICD, FNCUP, DHC

Current Academic Affiliations
Visiting Professor, University College London
Honorary Professor, University of Kent

Current Posts Held
Adviser to the Council of European Chief Dental Officers
Adviser to the European Chapter of the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future
Chair, British Dental Editors and Writers Forum Associate Editor, Community Dental Health
Associate Editor, Clinical Experimental Dental Research
Treasurer, National Conference of University Professors
Honorary Dental Tutor, East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust Examiner for the Overseas Registration Examination
External Examiner, King's College London

Number of Reviews Registered with PUBLONS: 107
Previous Editorial Experience
Editor, Primary Dental Care (2003 - 2013)
Editor, Team in Practice (2008-2013)
Editor, Oral Health and Dental Management (2008-2013)
Editor, Standards in Dentistry (2nd Edition), Selection Criteria for Dental Radiography (2nd and 3rd editions), EditorPractical Periodontics

Dr Latha Davda

PhD, MDS (Oral Surgery), MSc, BDS, FDSRCS, FHEA

Dr Latha Davda

PhD, MDS (Oral Surgery), MSc, BDS, FDSRCS, FHEA

Current Academic Affiliations:
Specialist Oral Surgeon, General Dental Council, UK
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK Member of British Association for Study of Community Dentistry
Fellow of Manipal Academy Higher Education, India
Member of the Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India

Current Posts Held:
Clinical Director
University of Portsmouth Dental Academy (UPDA)
Hampshire Terrace
Portsmouth PO1 2QG.
Date: 2015 to present
Honorary Clinical Dental Teacher
King’s College London Dental Institute (KCLDI) Date: 2010 to present
Partner / Principal Dental surgeon Fair Oak Dental Practice (FODP)
1 Campbell Way, Fair Oak SO50 7AX
Date: April 2006 to present
Adjunct Visiting Professor
Manipal College of Dental Surgery (MCODS) Manipal University
Mangalore, Karnataka, India Date: 2011 to present

Number of Reviews Registered with PUBLONS:
Total Publications:11, including 3 on PUBLONS)
Previous Editorial Experience (with dates):
On the BSDHT Editorial committee since October 2017.