Laura has worked in dentistry for 17 years, previously as a Dental Nurse and more recently as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist. She qualifed from the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy in 2016 and continued her studies with the Thames Valley and Wessex Deanery as a Foundation Dental Therapist, gaining invaluable clinical experience. Since 2017 she has worked as a Dental Therapist for the Ministry of Defence and as a Dental Hygienist in private practice. Recently, Laura completed a Master of Research degree in Oral and Dental Health Sciences.