Judith Humphreys | Medicine and Dentistry | Young Scientist Award

Judith Humphreys | Medicine and Dentistry | Young Scientist Award

 

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« šŸŒ¾ is an accomplished dental professional with a diverse background in education, clinical practice, and research. Holding a Doctor of Dental Science from the University of Liverpool and an array of postgraduate qualifications, including a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education from the University of Dundee,Ā  has consistently excelled in academic pursuits. As a Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant at the School of Dentistry, University of Liverpool, Dr. contributes to shaping the next generation of dental professionals. With extensive experience in paediatric dentistry,Ā  has worked in various capacities, including post-CCST roles at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and Kings Dental Institute. Notably, has been actively involved in research, particularly in the field of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH), with multiple publications and presentations at esteemed conferences. In addition to a rich academic and research portfolio,Ā  is dedicated to teaching, having organized, planned, and delivered seminars and lectures at various levels of dental education. With a commitment to knowledge dissemination and professional development,Ā  is a valuable asset to the dental community, contributing significantly to education, research, and clinical practice. šŸ¦·šŸ“ššŸ‘©ā€āš•ļø

šŸŒ Professional Profiles

šŸ« Education

2023: ISFE Part B, Royal College of Surgeons England 2022: Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, University of Dundee 2022: ISFE Part A, Royal College of Surgeons England 2021: Doctor of Dental Science, University of Liverpool 2020: M Paed Dent, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow 2015: MFDS, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow Awards: John Smith Medal for Outstanding Result in MFDS Part 1 exam (RCS Edinburgh) 2013: BDS Honours, University of Glasgow Awards: Distinction in examinations 2009 and 2011. AP Husband Prize for group work 2011.

šŸ‘©ā€āš•ļø Employment

2023 ā€“ Present: Senior Lecturer / Honorary Consultant, School of Dentistry, University of Liverpool 2022 ā€“ 2023: Post-CCST Paediatric Dentistry, Alder Hey Childrenā€™s Hospital, Liverpool 2021 ā€“ 2022: Post-CCST Paediatric Dentistry, Kings Dental Institute, London 2021: Locum Specialist Paediatric Dentistry, Alder Hey Childrenā€™s Hospital, Liverpool 2017 ā€“ 2021: NIHR ACF / StR in Paediatric Dentistry, Liverpool Dental Hospital 2016 ā€“ 2017: DCT3 in Paediatric Dentistry, Liverpool Dental Hospital 2015-2016: DCT2 in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kings’ College Hospital, London 2014 – 2015: DCT1 in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester 2013 – 2014: Dental Vocational Trainee, Kirkland Dental Practice, Fife

šŸ’¼ Professional Development

Audits/ Clinical Governance Projects Local Safety Standards For Invasive Procedures: Dental Extractions Prescription for Fluoride Varnish Application Gaining Consent for Looked After Children Standard Operating Procedure Dental Piggyback Standard Operating Procedure Service Evaluation ā€“ Improving Environment and Communication for Children with Autism and Learning Disability Audit ā€“ Quality of Radiographs Taken by Paediatric Dentistry Staff Service Evaluation of Awareness and Utilisation of the Dental Outpatient Department by Renal Patients Service Evaluation of Cancellations on Paediatric Dental General Anaesthetic Lists Multicentre Audit: Management of Poor Prognosis FPM Teeth Comprehensive Care General Anaesthetic List Audit Oral Surgery ā€“ Paediatric Dentistry Joint Clinic Service Evaluation Surgical Scrub Audit Management of Cranioplasty Surgical Patients Project Use Of Index of Sedation Need at Queen Maryā€™s Hospital Sidcup Paediatric Oral Surgery: Pre-Operative Radiograph Availability How Effective are Handovers Between DCT1s and FY2 in the maxillofacial ward? Is Sufficient Oral Hygiene Instruction Given to Patients at Kirkland Dental Practice? Audit of Labwork Prescriptions

šŸ” Research

Member of research group: UK MIH Working Group Knowledge of dental undergraduates regarding dental trauma Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) in the UK Undergraduate Dentistry Curriculum An exploration of training disruption and opportunities experienced by Paediatric Dentistry specialty trainees during the COVID-19 pandemic Management of Children with Molar-Incisor-Hypomineralisation

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ« Teaching

Postgraduate seminars 23/24 ā€“ Respiratory disease and dental anomalies seminars ISD5 and ISD8 teaching 23/24 ā€“ Research and quality improvement modules for undergraduate curriculum Dental Trauma for OMFS 2021 -2023; Teaching seminar for OMFS and dental core trainees Oncology Seminar 2023: Seminar DDSc year 1 ā€“ organised, planned and delivered Behaviour Management Postgraduate Seminar 2020 – 2022: Seminar DDSc year 1 ā€“ organised, planned and delivered Non-Pharmacological Behaviour Management Lecture 2017-2022: Lecture for 3rd year BDS / CLC2 Teach the Teacher Course 2021; 3 hour online learning course on clinical teaching (Oxford Medical) Trauma Lectures: 1. Luxation injuries; 2. Fracture injuries 2018-2021: Lecture covering trauma management and sequelae BDS3 Trauma Practical Session BDS5 2018-2020: Supervision of practical phantom head session with 30+ students Critical Appraisal Seminar 2019-2020: Critical appraisal teaching for DDSc and DCT Trauma Symposium BDS4 2019-2020: Supervision of 4th year students carrying out group work, presentations and practical tasks in the phantom head suite (placement of flexible wire splint and CaOH) Medically Compromised Children 2 2019: Cardiac, bleeding disorders, blood dyscrasias, transplant Dental Anomalies: Shapes, size and numbers 2019: Lecture covering hypodontia, hyperdontia, anomalies of shape etc.Pulpotomies and PMC Practical BDS3

šŸ“šTop Noted Publication

Molar incisor hypomineralisation: Teaching and assessment across the undergraduate dental curricula in the UK
Molar-incisor hypomineralisation combat: exploratory qualitative interviews with general dental practitioners in England regarding the management of children with molar-incisor hypomineralisation.
Management of molar-incisor hypomineralisation by general dental practitioners – part two: treatment.
Management of molar-incisor hypomineralisation by general dental practitioners – part one: diagnosis.
Management of Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH): A 1-Year Retrospective Study in a Specialist Secondary Care Centre in the UK
Idiopathic unilateral persistent hypoglossal nerve palsy ā€“ literature review and illustrative case