Meet Alice our newest and youngest dental team member. Alice is training to become a dental nurse and brings something really special to Smile Essential Dental Practice. Her bubbly nature and giggles keeps us all young at heart.
When did you join the Smile Essential team: 22nd of June 2015
Tell us a bit about yourself: I’m 16 and just finished my GCSE year, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
Your role: trainee dental nurse/ apprentice.
Favourite part of your role? Learning new things and coming out my shell and getting involved with patients and making sure every patient is calm and feels comfortable.
Least favourite part of your job? Being so busy all of the time it’s a job where you are constantly on the go.
What do you like about being part of the Smile Essential team? The team are so kind and caring and just so bubbly. They are also very supportive with my training and they will help me the best they can.
What do you like about working in dentistry? Everyday is different and so interesting
When you were little what was your dream job? A police officer/ dog handler
Do you have any pets? A golden Labrador called Buster and a Chinese dwarf hamster called Barry
Favourite film? Life as we know it or Cinderella story, I cant decide!
Favourite TV programme? The only way is Essex and Love island
How important do you think a good smile is? I think a good smile is so important because it makes a person feel so much more confident and happy within themselves and makes them look so friendly and caring.
Why is good dental health important? Because every day people see your teeth and it’s always good to have an amazingly friendly smile
How important are regular dental health visits? They are very important because we make sure everything in your mouth is healthy and in good condition and if not we will fix it to make it perfect again.