Kirstie Thwaites - Therapist/Hygienist
RDH, RDT (GDC: 106259)
RDH RDT PG Cert
Kirstie qualified in 2006 from Leeds University as a dental hygienist and therapist.
Kirstie performs a range of treatments at Start Smiling, ranging from routine dental hygiene appointments to more complex periodontal therapy. She is also trained as a dental therapist which allows her to carry out restorations for adults and children.
Kirstie has a special interest in children's dentistry and children are often referred to her for their dental treatment. As a dental therapist Kirstie is able to carry out all aspects of children's dentistry and some adult treatment. Kirstie gets great satisfaction from helping patients to overcome their fears and anxieties related to dentistry and will shortly be completing training in inhalation sedation.
In 2010 Kirstie completed a post graduate certificate in medical and clinical education which allows her to teach. She is currently a clinical educator for the dental hygiene program run by Essex University.
Kirstie attends numerous post graduate courses each year across the UK to ensure she practices to the highest standard. She is an active member of the British Association of Dental Therapy and a member of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry.
