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Institute of Dentistry - Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

Miss Sarah Murray, MBE, MA, Dip DH, Dip DT, SFHEA, FDTFEd

Sarah

Reader in Dental Therapy Education

Email: s.m.murray@qmul.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 207 882 8154
Room Number: Office 3, Floor 4, Institute of Dentistry

Profile

I began my career gaining diverse clinical experience in both hospital and general dental practice before returning to Queen Mary to commence an academic career. I was appointed as Programme Lead for the Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy (1997-2021) and developed the BSc in Oral Health that commenced in 2019.

My academic qualifications include an MA in Primary Health and Community Care: Towards Reflective Practice. I have extensive experience in undergraduate education, teaching dental hygienists, dental therapists, and BDS students. I am a Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA) and also a Fellow of the Faculty of Dental Trainers at the Royal College of Surgeons (FDTFEd RCS Edin). I was presented with an MBE for services to Oral Health from the late Queen in the New Years Honours list in 2017.

I currently hold the role of Academic Lead for Dental Quality Assurance within the Institute of Dentistry, leading on quality matters to improve the student experience. This is informed by my extensive experience as a quality assurance reviewer, both in the UK for the GDC, and internationally.

Beyond academia, I have made a substantial impact on the national profile of dental hygienists and dental therapists, influencing both higher education and clinical practice. I have been a strong advocate for expanding the scope of practice, by playing a pivotal role in the introduction of direct access in 2013 and contributed to the 2024 working group on Dental Exemptions. My leadership extends to various positions within the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy, and I am an inaugural board member of the Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy at the College of General Dentistry.

I am committed regarding student-led community initiatives and have supported Barts Community Smiles since its inception in 2018. This student-led programme, developed through Barts and The London Student Association (BLSA), raises awareness of oral health and provides basic oral health promotion in community and school settings.

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