She will lead in NHS Lanarkshire on all issues relating to general dental services. She will also contribute to, and promote the improvement of, the overall quality of care in general dental practice and support and advise general dental practitioners and practice teams. Shelley will work closely with the director of dentistry, Anne Moore as well as dental public health, the public dental service and the health board primary care team.
Shelley said: “I am delighted to take up this post. I’ve joined a fantastic team in NHS Lanarkshire. The role has given me the opportunity to support colleagues during this difficult time.
“My role of clinical director for dental services will enable me to help to progress the remobilisation of dental services to ensure that the oral health needs of the people of Lanarkshire is looked after.”
Shelley is a general dental practitioner and works two days per week at her Clyde Valley Dental Practice in Crossford. She is also a practice inspector for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Shelley graduated from Glasgow University in 1997 and worked in practices in Whitburn, Hamilton and Falkirk before setting up Clyde Valley Dental Practice in 2006.
She has pursued post-graduate education by completing a diploma in Forensic Medical Science in 2001 and gained the Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (MFGDP) in London in 2007.
Shelley has been a vocational trainer and also a tutor for the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP) diploma.
Shelley enjoys all areas of general dentistry and in her spare time, she enjoys time with her family and running marathons throughout the world.
