Susan Ojugbele

Accomplished Senior Dental Nurse and Dental Surgery Technician with over 10 years of clinical and leadership experience across Nigeria and the UAE. Holds an active UAE Ministry of Health (MOH) Evaluation Letter and an active Nigerian Dental Surgery Technician License issued by the Dental Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria (DTRBN). Currently serving as Head Dental Nurse at a leading private dental clinic in Lagos, with a proven track record in advanced chairside assistance, infection prevention and control, digital dentistry, and clinical team leadership.

Committed to delivering patient-centred care of the highest standard and to meeting all NHRA Bahrain professional registration requirements.

Head Dental Nurse / Senior Dental Assistant at Exclusive Smile Clinic (2023-09 – Present)

• Lead and supervise the dental nursing team, managing daily clinical operations and ensuring delivery of patient-centred, high-quality care.
• Provide advanced chairside assistance across implant, orthodontic, restorative, and cosmetic dental procedures in a high-volume, premium private practice.
• Operate digital dentistry technology including iTero intraoral scanner for digital impressions and treatment planning support.
• Perform extra-oral radiography support (panoramic, CBCT, cephalometric) in strict compliance with radiation safety protocols.
• Design and enforce infection prevention and control (IPC) standards, sterilization, and decontamination procedures across all clinical areas.
• Manage clinical stock procurement, consumables inventory, and equipment maintenance scheduling.
• Prepare staff rotas, onboard and mentor junior dental nurses, and lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with dentists, specialists, and management on clinical workflow optimization and patient experience enhancement.

Dental Nurse / Dental Assistant at Al-Haneen Dental Clinic (2022-02 – 2022-12)

• Delivered chairside dental nursing support within a GCC-regulated, multicultural clinical environment.
• Assisted dentists during restorative, prosthodontic, and cosmetic procedures including veneer, crown, and bridge preparation and fitting.
• Conducted comprehensive patient intake, dental history recording, and pre- and post-operative patient education.
• Prepared and handled dental materials including impression materials, cements, and composite resins to required clinical standards.
• Educated patients on oral hygiene, post-operative care, and appliance maintenance, addressing patient concerns with empathy and professionalism.
• Maintained strict compliance with UAE Ministry of Health infection control regulations and clinic protocols.

Dental Nurse / Dental Assistant at Blissfield Dental Clinic (2015-03 – 2021-12)

• Provided comprehensive chairside support during orthodontic and general dental procedures over a sustained 6-year period.
• Assisted with dental impressions, model casting, materials preparation, and patient preparation for examination and surgery.
• Educated patients extensively on orthodontic appliance care, braces maintenance, and general oral hygiene practices.
• Maintained treatment room readiness, instrument sterilisation, and infection control compliance throughout all clinical sessions.
• Prepared a wide range of dental materials including fillings, liners, impression materials, and orthodontic accessories.
• Provided reassurance and emotional support to patients across all age groups, fostering a calm and positive clinical environment.

Diploma in Dental Surgery Technician – Pogil College of Health Technology (2013)

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – University of Lagos (2024)