Borderperio Teviot Dental

started work as a dental nurse way back in 1978 in a very busy nhs dental practice in Hawick. She qualified as a dental hygienist with award in 1981, returning to the same practice to work on qualification. While working in Hawick, Hazel also worked part time in two other practices in the Scottish Borders, always as their first ever hygienist. Twelve years ago, she joined up with Teviot Dental, an innovative double award winning independent practice, and set up their preventive periodontal care programme. The practice became the first Scottish Border's Implant referral practice, so invaluable experience was gained in maintenance care of the patient with dental implants. Hazel rigorously keeps up to date with continuing professional development and the understanding of periodontal disease and its treatments as they evolve. Hazel's commitment to her profession has enabled her to become 'Chair Person' of the British Society of Dental Hygienists & Therapists Scotland.