Hayley Burman

Hayley has worked in the dental industry for 20 years as both a dental assistant and a receptionist. She has more than 10 years experience in periodontics, prosthodontics and implant dentistry. Hayley joined BCPI in early 2006 as a dental assistant and after a year or so became practice manager. Hayley is currently undertaking a certificate IV in Frontline Business Management. She has extensive experience in dealing with health funds, work cover and veterans affair’s claims. Hayley manages both the clinical and administrative staff at BCPI and is more than willing to assist with any patient enquiries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joan James

Joan graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. After working as a Dental Hygienist in general dental practice for 2 years in the U.S.A., she moved to Australia. She has been working with Ken Nixon as a hygienist since 1991, after the Dental Act changed in 1988 to allow Dental Hygiene practice in Queensland.

As well as 2 days in private practice at BCPI, she has a fractional Associate Lecturer appointment at the UQ Dental School, involved with the Bachelor of Oral Health program as well as undergrad dental students. She is also currently completing a post-grad course in dental science (University of Adelaide).

Joan has been actively involved in many professional associations, including being inaugural president of the Dental Hygienists’ Association of Australia (Qld Branch) and past president of the DHAA Inc. (national body). She has been a member of Australian Dental Council Accreditation Teams evaluating University programmes throughout the nation. She is actively involved in the dental hygiene profession as one of its leaders, as it grows and develops in Australia.

The registered Dental Hygienist at BCPI can often play a role in the patients initial non-surgical periodontal treatment. More commonly, the hygienist participates in the ongoing periodontal maintenance. The hygienist will carry out preventive and therapeutic care under the supervision of the periodontist managing your specific needs.

The Dental Hygienist helps reach sustainable, stable periodontal health through oral hygiene education and instruction, mechanical debridement (scaling) and polishing. Your optimal periodontal and implant health will be achieved and maintained through efficient and cost-effective professional teamwork at BCPI.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The reception and nursing staff combine to provide the highest level of safety and efficiency for all our patients.