Anna Cherian

GDC-registered Dental and Orthodontic Therapist with over 5 years of clinical experience as a Dentist in India and recent UK qualification. Passionate about orthodontic care, patient education, and delivering safe, effective treatment under the prescription of a dentist. Skilled in appliance handling, clinical photography, IOTN screening, and maintaining accurate patient records. Committed to ethical, evidence-based practice in accordance with GDC guidelines.

Dental Therapist at R S Dental Surgery (2025-08 – Present)

• Provide preventive and restorative dental care under a dentist's prescription.
• Perform direct restorations on primary and permanent teeth.
• Carry out extraction of deciduous (primary) teeth within scope of practice.
• Deliver professional dental hygiene treatments, including supra- and subgingival scaling, polishing, and air-polishing.
• Provide oral health education, dietary counselling, and preventive advice tailored to individual patient needs.
• Apply fluoride varnish and place fissure sealants to support prevention of dental disease.
• Conduct comprehensive oral health assessments, periodontal charting, and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Take and evaluate dental radiographs in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations.
• Support orthodontic and restorative procedures as required.
• Provide NHS care in accordance with current regulations.
• Perform tooth whitening procedures and assist with aesthetic treatments, including composite bonding, where clinically appropriate and within competence.
• Maintain high standards of cross-infection control and patient safety.
• Deliver patient-centered care in accordance with GDC standards and evidence-based practice.

Healthcare Assistant at Brookland Care Home, Carebase Group (2025-01 – Present)

• Support patients with activities of daily living including mobility and hygiene.
• Monitor and report vital signs; follow infection control protocols.
• Provide emotional and physical support during rehabilitation and palliative care.
• Assist with medication and maintain accurate, timely documentation.

Healthcare Assistant at Oak Farm Clinic, Select Healthcare Group (2022-05 – 2024-12)

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, individualized care.
• Assisted with oral hygiene, mobility, and nutrition support.

Healthcare Assistant at Hawthorne House (2021-08 – 2022-03)

• Assisted patients with grooming, feeding, and recreational activities.
• Responded to emergencies following correct safety protocols.

Dentist at Smile 'N' Care Dental Clinic (2017-06 – 2021-05)

• Conducted full dental assessments and clinical examinations.
• Performed preventive care, including supragingival scaling and oral hygiene education.
• Delivered direct restorations on primary and permanent teeth.
• Carried out pulpotomies, extractions of primary teeth, and placed pre-formed crowns.
• Took impressions, fitted pre-formed crowns, and performed pulpotomies.
• Took and interpreted radiographs; applied fluoride varnish and fissure sealants.
• Took intra- and extra-oral photographs and impressions.
• Provided appliance care instructions and oral health promotion.
• Managed clinic operations, including sterilization, appointment scheduling, and staff training.

Dentist at Smile 'N' Care Dental Clinic (2023-05 – 2023-07)

• Conducted full dental assessments and clinical examinations.
• Performed preventive care, including supragingival scaling and oral hygiene education.
• Delivered direct restorations on primary and permanent teeth.
• Carried out pulpotomies, extractions of primary teeth, and placed pre-formed crowns.
• Took impressions, fitted pre-formed crowns, and performed pulpotomies.
• Took and interpreted radiographs; applied fluoride varnish and fissure sealants.
• Took intra- and extra-oral photographs and impressions.
• Provided appliance care instructions and oral health promotion.
• Managed clinic operations, including sterilization, appointment scheduling, and staff training.

Special Trainee – Dentistry at Madurai Rajaji Medical College & Hospital (2016-11 – 2017-05)

• Assisted in periodontal charting, extractions, and minor oral surgeries.
• Assisted in oral cancer screening and referrals.
• Conducted radiographs and supported patients through diagnostics and treatment planning.
• Delivered oral health instruction and participated in surgical case preparation.

Dentist at St. John's Hospital (2015-11 – 2016-11)

• Performed routine restorative work and extractions under supervision.
• Recorded dental charts and provided oral hygiene instructions.
• Supported patient care in a multidisciplinary clinical setting.

Masters in Global Healthcare Management – Coventry University (2022-05)

Bachelor in Dental Surgery – Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (2015-10)