Miss Morag Powell
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Miss Morag Powell

Lecturer in Dental Therapy & Hygiene

Peninsula Dental School (Faculty of Health)

Biography

Biography

I have 30 years experience as a Dental Hygienist (1992) and more recently graduating as a Dental Therapist (2011, RCSEd). During my career, I have experience working in private general dental practice; working within the dental trade and delivering post graduate education both nationally and internationally. I am passionate about sharing my clinical, business and educational experiences that I have gained throughout my career with the future generations of clinicians.In 2016 I took the decision to come into full time academia, initially with the University of the Highlands & Islands and now at Peninsula Dental School, where I lecture across BSc Dental Therapy and Bachelor Dental Surgery programmes.
My current roles within the University of Plymouth include: Dental Therapy and Hygiene Year 3 Lead, module lead for the final year clinical module and co-OSCE lead. I am a member of the Peninsula Dental School’s Equality SAT. 
I have an interested in EDI, inter-professional learning and student and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

1992 Diploma Dental Hygiene (Central Examining Board)2011 Certificate in Dental Radiography (National Examining Board for Dental Nurses)
2011 Diploma Dental Therapy (Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh)
2014 BSc (Hons) Dental Studies (University of Central Lancashire)
2018 PG Cert Clinical Pedagogy (University of the Highlands & Islands)
2022 MSc (Research) Health Professions Education (University of Glasgow)

Professional membership

British Society of Dental Hygienist and TherapistsBritish Association of Dental Therapists
Member of the Faculty of Dental Trainers Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
Associate member of College of General Dentistry
Association of Dental Education in Europe

Roles on external bodies

Steering group member of the Association of Dental Education in Europe Community of Practice in wellbeing and resilience 
Chair of South West branch British Association of Dental Hygienists and Therapists
Teaching

Teaching

Teaching interests

I am involved in delivering undergraduate education to the BSc Dental Therapy and Bachelor in Dental Surgery students in the Simulation Dental Learning Environment; the clinical environment and face to face, online and blended formats of plenaries and workshops within the Dental school.Outside of my role at the university, I have been delivering post graduate education within the dental sector since 2010 focusing on most aspects of the scope of practice of the Dental Hygienist and Therapist, including clinical examination, caries recognition and diagnosis; prevention; periodontal instrumentation, the management of periodontal diseases and the management of peri-implant diseases.

Staff serving as external examiners

Examiner Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
External examiner for University of Central Lancashire
Research

Research

Research interests

My research interests are in dental education, student wellbeing and EDI.

Other research

MSc Thesis
The perceived impact of COVID 19 pandemic on Dental Hygiene and Therapy students' mental wellbeing - a qualitative study. 
Publications

Publications

Journals
May Allen, R., Beare, A. & Powell, M. Student perceptions of integrated dental therapy and dental education at Peninsula Dental School. BDJ Team 11, 30–33 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41407-024-2058-8
Powell, M., Potterton, R. & McColl, E. Top tips for effective use of periodontal instruments in primary care. Br Dent J 235, 918–922 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-023-6698-4
Kelly, A., Carey, J., Powell, M. et al.Top tips for effective clinical communication. Br Dent J234, 716–718 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-023-5920-8
Powell, M., McColl, E. (2022) The importance of developing a growth mindset for the dental team. BDJ Team9, 24–27. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41407-022-1686-0



Powell, M., McColl, E.(2022) Top tips for team working - effective utilisation of Dental Therapists. BDJ Team9,28–32. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41407-022-1601-8

Powell, M., McColl, E.(2022) Top tips for team working- effective utilisation of Dental Therapists.British Dental Journal 233,74-78.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-022-4541-y

Powell, M. (2019) How to tackle work stress. Dental Nursing.15 (1) https://doi.org/10.12968/denn.2019.15.1.10

Powell, M. (2016) How to tackle dental stress. Scottish Dental Magazine.P53-55. https://www.sdmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Scottish-Dental-Jul16.pdf

Powell, M. (2014) Is Glycine Air Abrasion effective in the treatment of peri-implant diseases? Oral Health Dent Management. 2014, 13:2. http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2247-2452.S1.002








Conference Papers
Powell, M (2022) Peninsula Dental School Equality pledges. Engaging Dental Therapy and Hygiene students in culture change. Association for Dental Educators conference. 24-26 August, 2022. Palma. Available from https://api.ltb.io/show/ABPLS(Short oral presentation and e-poster - awarded best e-poster presentation in faculty development)
Powell, M (2014) Is glycine air abrasion effective in the treatment of peri-implant diseases. 2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Dental & Oral Health. April 21-23, 2014 Crown Plaza, Dubai, UAE Available from https://www.longdom.org/conference-abstracts-files/2247-2452-S1.002-014.pdf (Short oral presentation)

Internet Publications
Powell, M. (2016) How to tackle dental stress. Scottish Dental Magazine [online] https://www.sdmag.co.uk/2016/08/02/how-to-tackle-dental-stress/
Powell, M. (2015) Revolutionising dentistry. [online] https://dentistry.co.uk/2015/04/01/revolutionising-dentistry/

Powell, M (2013) Scaling new heights. [online] https://dentistry.co.uk/2013/10/02/scaling-new-heights/

Other Publications
Oral presentations

Powell, M. (2022) S3 guidance: Practical tips in implementing national S3 guidance in practice. British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists, South West Regional Conference, Plymouth (online).

Powell, M. (2021) Polyvagal theory. British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists, South West Regional Conference, Plymouth (online).

Powell, M. (2019) Update in dental implant care. DHT-UK symposium, Newcastle.

Powell, M. (2018) Refresher course: Essential skills for the modern dental care professional. Inverness/Dumfries (video linked).

Powell, M. (2017) Update in the treatment of periodontal disease. New Zealand Dental Hygienist Conference, Wellington New Zealand.

Powell, M. (2017) Periodontal instrumentation workshop. New Zealand Dental Hygienist Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.

Powell, M. (2017) Refresher course: An update for Hygienist and Therapists. Inverness/Dumfries (video linked).

Powell, M. (2016) Caries Recognition and Diagnosis. British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists, Scottish Regional Conference, Glasgow.

Powell, M. (2015) Periodontal instrumentation, Dental Hygienist Conference, Poprad, Slovakia.

Powell, M. (2015) Implant maintenance, Dental Hygienist Conference, Poprad, Slovakia.

Powell, M. (2015) Cementitis or Peri-implantitis? Hygienist & Therapist Symposium, Dentistry Show, Birmingham.

Powell, M. (2014) Update in the treatment of periodontal disease. Aberdeen Hygienist and Therapist study club. Aberdeen.

Powell, M. (2014) Caries diagnosis & recognition. Aspiradent. Cardiff.

Powell, M. (2014) The exam appointment, Caries diagnosis & recognition. Aspiradent. Leeds.

Powell, M. (2014) Implant care & maintenance. Aspiradent. Manchester.

Powell, M. (2014) Implant care & maintenance. Aspiradent. London.

Powell, M. (2014) Implant care & maintenance. Aspiradent. Cardiff.

Powell, M. (2013) Periodontal instrumentation. Aberdeen Hygienist and Therapist study club. Aberdeen.