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Profile summary
In addition to these roles, in 2022 Ness started working as a Clinical Lecturer in Dental Education, working with all year groups within the BDS and BDTH students.
She also has the following roles within the dental school: - Interprofessional learning co-lead - Remediation lead - Professionalism Development lead for BDS (Years 1-3)
She has an academic interest in Oral Microbiology.
Professional memberships
Member of the British Dental Association
Member of the British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD)
Roles on external bodies
- External Evaluator for the Master of Science in Oral Implantology and Master of Surgery in Implant Dentistry for the Higher Education Institution for Mediterranean, Europe and Africa (Med.E.A.) in Malta through the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority.
- Peer reviewer for the European Journal of Dental Education.
- Member of the Dental Academic Staff Committee (CCUDER) at the British Dental Association (BDA), also acting as cross-representative for the BDA EDI Committee.
- Dental medicine consultant for the Portuguese non-profit organisation Associacao Longevitatis
Academic qualifications
Medicine and dentistry, Other postgraduate qualification (e.g. PGCE, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma), Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education, University of Plymouth
1 Sept 2022 → 1 Sept 2023
Award Date: 1 Aug 2023
Medicine and dentistry, Other postgraduate qualification (e.g. PGCE, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma), Postgraduate Diploma in Orthodontic Clear Aligner Therapy, University of Bolton
1 Sept 2020 → 1 Sept 2022
Award Date: 1 Aug 2022
Medicine and dentistry, Other higher degree (e.g. Masters degree), Master's Thesis - OralOme: o contributo dos microrganismos, Universidade Catolica Portuguesa - Viseu
1 Sept 2007 → 2 Jul 2012
Award Date: 2 Jul 2012
Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Universidade Catolica Portuguesa - Viseu
1 Sept 2007 → 1 Sept 2012
Award Date: 1 Jul 2012
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Asymmetric eruption and delayed development of permanent mandibular canine on an 11-year-old patient
Avery, N. & Saliakelli, D., 30 Jan 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Dental undergraduates from minority groups rising to the occasion
Jonker, C., Mohala, M., Lambourn, G., Powell, M., Robinson, S. & Avery, N., 13 Mar 2026, In: British Dental Journal (BDJ). 240, 5, p. 324-325 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Preventative Dentistry in Primary Care
Avery, N., Robinson, S., Lin, Y. M. & McColl, E., 18 Jun 2025, Practical Tips in Clinical Dentistry: Achieving Optimal Outcomes. McColl, E. & Alani, A. (eds.). 1 ed. Springer Nature, p. 461-472Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Raising awareness of oral cancer at the Royal Cornwall Hospital
Brown, A., Lambourn, G., Avery, N., Robinson, S., Lommerse, T. & Jonker, C., 12 Dec 2025, In: British Dental Journal (BDJ). 239, 11, p. 755 - 756 2 p., 11.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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The power of the mind: managing dental phobia through hypnotherapy
Jonker, C., Avery, N. & Carey, J., 26 Sept 2025, In: British Dental Journal. 239, 6, p. 376-377 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Activities
- 1 Organising, hosting and/or delivering a workshop, seminar, course
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Advance HE - Educational Excellence Symposium 2025
Avery, N. (Participant) & Eachempati, P. (Participant)
9 Dec 2025Activity: Event organisation or participation › Organising, hosting and/or delivering a workshop, seminar, course