Honorary Clinical Lecturer in Dental Education, Peninsula Dental School

Specialty Registrar in Orthodontics, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust

Dr Lin is an accomplished dental professional with a passion for education and patient care. His impressive qualifications and diverse background have shaped him into a well-rounded and highly skilled dentist.

Dr Lin holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree, which he obtained from Cardiff University in 2018. He has since pursued a multitude of qualifications and certifications to enhance his knowledge and expertise in the field. His career journey began as a Dental Foundation Trainee with the Central Wales Scheme from 2018 to 2019. During this time, he gained valuable experience in providing comprehensive dental care to patients.

Seeking further professional growth, Dr Lin pursued Dental Core Training in various specialties. From 2019 to 2020, he served as a Dental Core Trainee 1 in Special Care Dentistry at Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Gosport. This role allowed him to develop specialized skills in treating patients with complex medical conditions. His dedication to patient care and education led him to pursue higher qualifications. He completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Education from the University of Dundee from 2020 to 2021. This qualification honed his teaching skills and prepared him for his future endeavours in dental education.

Continuing his professional development, Dr Lin engaged in Dental Core Training 2 and 3 in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth from 2020 to 2022. During this period, he gained extensive knowledge and experience in surgical procedures and patient management. In recognition of his exemplary work, he has received several awards and accolades. In 2022, he was awarded the National Teaching Prize at Medic Mentor's Virtual Mock Interview Day, showcasing his outstanding teaching abilities. In 2021, he delivered the Best Trainee Presentation at HEE South West DCT Presentation Study Day 2021, demonstrating his excellent communication and presentation skills. Additionally, he was a Poster Prize finalist at the British Society for Disability and Oral Health Spring Conference in 2020.

Dr Lin is an active member of various professional bodies, including the Faculty of Dental Trainers of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MDTFEd), Advance HE (FHEA), the Academy of Medical Educators (MAcadMEd), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MFDS RCPS (Glasg)), the British Orthodontic Society, and the British Dental Association. His commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry is reflected in his active engagement with these organizations. Furthermore, he has taken on leadership roles in the dental community. From 2021 to 2022, he served as the DCT Chair for the South West DCT Representative Group, under the auspices of Health Education England. In this position, he contributed to shaping and improving dental training programs in the region.

Dr Lin's dedication to dental education, patient care, and professional development make him a highly respected and valuable member of the dental community. His expertise, coupled with his passion for teaching, ensures that he delivers the highest standard of care to his patients while inspiring and educating future generations of dental professionals.

Member of World Federation of Orthodontists

Member of American Association of Orthodontists

Member of the European Orthodontic Society

Member of the Faculty of Dental Trainers of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MDTFEd)

Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA)

Member of the UK Council of Dental Teachers of Professionalism

Member of the Dental Trainees' Committee Wellbeing Subgroup of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Member of the Academy of Medical Educators (MAcadMEd)

Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MFDS RCPS (Glasg))

Member of the British Orthodontic Society 

Member of the British Dental Association 

Registered with the General Dental Council, 278467

Professional Development Module Co-Lead

ADK and ADTK Module Co-Lead

Undergraduate small and large group teaching, workshops and plenaries for BDS and DTH courses as well as an academic tutor

Clinical supervisor Year 5 BDS 

Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) facilitator Year 3 BDS and Year 2 DTH

Inter-Professional Engagement (IPE) tutor Year 2 BDS

Simulated Dental Learning Environment (SDLE) supervisor Year 2 BDS

Qualifications:

BDS MFDS RCPS (Glasg) PG Cert Dent Ed PG Cert Orth FHEA MDTFEd MAcadMEd

Background

2023 - Present: Specialty Registrar in Orthodontics, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust, UK 

2023 - Present: Honorary Clinical Lecturer in Dental Education, Peninsula Dental School, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Plymouth, UK 

Mar 2023 - Sept 2023: Locum Dentist in Urgent Dental Care, Devon Doctors, UK

2022 - 2023: Dentist, Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise, UK

2022 - 2023: Clinical Lecturer in Dental Education, Peninsula Dental School, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Plymouth, UK 

Feb 2022 - Sept 2022: Honorary University Fellow, Peninsula Dental School, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Plymouth, UK 

2020 - 2022: Dental Core Trainee 2 & 3, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Derriford Hospital, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, UK

2019 - 2020: Dental Core Trainee 1, Special Care Dentistry, Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Solent NHS Trust, Gosport, UK

2018 - 2019: Dental Foundation Trainee, Central Wales Scheme, Crown Hill Dental Practice, Pontypridd, UK

Awards

2022: National Teaching Prize at Medic Mentor's Virtual Mock Interview Day

2021: Best Trainee Presentation at HEE South West DCT Presentation Study Day 2021

2020: Poster Prize finalist at British Society for Disability and Oral Health Spring Conference 2020

Other academic activities:

Audits/ Quality Improvement Projects

2022: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Investigating Cerebral Infections, Treatment and Patient Outcomes at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth.

2022: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, An audit on referrals and reporting of CBCT in UHPNT departments of OMFS and dental specialties

2022: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Oral medicine activity within maxillofacial surgery: A retrospective clinical audit

2022: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, A service evaluation of the one-stop head and neck lump clinic

2022: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, A QIP to improve the quality of red top referrals to the oral and maxillofacial surgery department at Derriford Hospital

2022: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Mouth Care Matters: A QIP to improve oral health for oral and maxillofacial surgery and trauma in-patients

2022: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, A QIP to standardise medicine order sets for oral and maxillofacial surgery and trauma in-patients during admission

2021: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, A service evaluation of the new joint orthodontic/ restorative clinic

2021: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, A service evaluation of 3717 referrals to the OMFS on-call service over a 7-year period in a busy tertiary trauma centre and teaching hospital

2021: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, The effectiveness of acupuncture as a non-pharmacological intervention for the management of dry mouth QIP

2021: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, The use of the VTE risk assessment tool and the appropriate prescription of Enoxaparin for OMFS and trauma in-patients audit

2021: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, The consenting process for patients undergoing the removal of lower 8’s in the department of OMFS UHP audit

2020: Solent NHS Trust, Dental remote antimicrobial prescription during Covid-19 audit

2020: Solent NHS Trust, Creating a dementia-friendly dental service QIP

2020: Solent NHS Trust, Recording of fluoride toothpaste for special care patients audit

2019: Crown Hill Dental Surgery, Fluoride varnish application QIP

2018: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Appropriateness of antibiotic prescribing for managing acute dental infection in the E&E department audit