New faces, brighter smiles as dental graduates join Oral Health Service
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District’s (NBMLHD) Oral Health Service has welcomed four new dental graduates who will be supported and mentored by the service’s experienced dental clinicians as they participate in a clinical development program.
The Graduate Dental Program plays a vital role in developing skilled, compassionate clinicians while strengthening the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred oral health care across the Nepean Blue Mountains community.
The new cohort consists of two oral health therapists and two dental officers.
Oral health therapist, Kaitlyn White was born and raised in the Penrith area and looks forward to providing high quality care to the community.
“Nepean Blue Mountains Oral Health has an incredible reputation for providing patient-centred care, as well as a supportive and nurturing environment for new clinicians. I am excited by the opportunity to learn and grow in a setting that aligns with my passion for healthcare,” says Kaitlyn.
For dental officer Dr Nishka Modi, the opportunity to support a medically complex and diverse population was a compelling reason to join the program at NBMLHD’s Oral Health Service.
“Nepean serves patients who often present with advanced oral health needs alongside medical and social challenges that can make accessing and maintaining dental care difficult,” says Nishka.
“In this environment, timely and well-planned treatment can significantly improve comfort, function and overall wellbeing.”
Clinical Associate Professor Albert Yaacoub, General Manager, NBMLHD Oral Health Service says, “We warmly welcome this year’s graduates and look forward to supporting them as they begin their clinical careers.”
“We are proud to be the place where these new health professionals transition to the clinical environment.”