Lauren Hiscock,
Dental Hygienist

Lauren Hiscock graduated from the University of Otago, School of Dentistry in New Zealand with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene. After graduating, Lauren worked in several busy private hospitals and clinics around the region. After working for sometime, her thirst for knowledge lead her back to University. Lauren received a Bachelor of Health Sciences Degree endorsed in Dental Hygiene from the University of Otago in 2003. With her Degree in hand, Lauren has become the first Dental Hygienist in New Zealand with dual qualifications.

Lauren enjoys giving voluntary presentations on Oral health to schools and community groups, and regularly attends seminars and lectures to keep up to date with the latest developments and technologies available. Lauren has a particular interest in treating children and nervous patients. Lauren’s interest in other cultures and nationalities lead her to relocate to the UAE in 2004, where she is currently employed as a dental hygienist at the Advanced Dental Clinic – Abu Dhabi.

Post Doctorate Continuing Education :

1. Conscious Sedation for Dentistry – A Postgraduate MOH Certified Course, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E 2004.

2. New Zealand Hygienist Assocation meetings, seminars and lectures, 2001- April 2004

3. Periodontal Update (Dr Mohammed Shorab), NZDA Accredited, Ivoclar Center for Advanced Training 2000

4. Radiology Evening, NZDA Accredited, Ivoclar Center for Advanced Training, 2000

5. Braun Oral-B Product Training Programme, Ivoclar Center for Advanced Training, 2000

6. New Zealand Dental Hygienists’ Association Conference, Dunedin, 2000

7. Silent-Nite Snoring Prevention Appliance Theory & Practice, School of Dentistry, University of Otago, New Zealand, 2000

8. Advanced Thermo & Vacuum Forming (Mouthguards, Bleaching Trays, Special Trays etc.), School of Dentistry, Otago University, New Zealand, 2000

9. Disinfection & Sterilization Procedures, NZDA Auckland, New Zealand, 2000

10. Hepatitis – What you should know, NZDA Auckland, New Zealand, 2000

11. Sterilization, Disinfection, and Infection Control in Office-based Practice Seminar, Auckland, New Zealand, 1999

Professional Association

1. Member of New Zealand Dental Hygienists’ Association