In this podcast recording I speak to Debbie Mc Govern - current President and Debbie Hemington - current Chair from the British Association of Dental Therapists BADT, speak about the current ongoing work of the BADT. It was such a pleasure speaking to them earlier this year.
To get in contact with the BADT, please email - chair@badt.org.uk
Debbie Mc Govern - BADT President, has been a dental therapist for over 30 years’, starting as a dental nurse in Liverpool before studying for a Bachelor of Science degree at Manchester University.
Debbie currently work in the coal face of dentistry with her husband Marius at their NHS and private clinics. She uses her full scope of practice and in particular is interested in skin and facial aesthetics and anti-ageing.
Debbie has been a council member for over 13 years holding a variety of positions. She has always enjoyed the politics of dentistry and representing the profession. She states she has met some incredible people during her time with the BADT, and hope she can contribute more along her journey representing you our members.
Debbie is also a temp chair of BAPD DCP group
Debbie Hemington - BADT Chair.
Debbie qualified from New Cross in 1983, the year it closed, and is actually the last New Cross Therapist to graduate. She qualified as a Hygienist at Kings in 1987 and has worked continuously during this time in a variety of settings.
In 2003 she joined The Eastman as a tutor and combines that role with working in a mixed general practice where she has worked for 33 years!
Debbie has also worked the for the former London Deanery as part of the DCP tutor team commissioning post graduate education, and was the educational lead on “Wild Smile” project with Heart your Smile.
In 2012 she took part in a 2 year part time pilot scheme at Kings for Enhanced Skills in Peridontology.
Debbie has been a BADT member for most of her career, and has been Treasurer of the London region for 15 years.
She accepted the position of Chair 2 years ago and also represents BADT at the Dental Professionals Alliance meetings.
