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ABOUT ME

Dr Connie is a general dentist with an interest in aesthetic restorative dentistry. 

Connie graduated from the University of Sheffield, where she was President of her Undergraduate Dental Society, and won the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) Rising Star Award. Having completed her foundation training in the East of England providing a range of NHS and private treatments, she is now based in London working full-time in private practice providing care to both native and international clientele, particularly Chinese patients (both Mandarin and Cantonese speaking).  

She is undertaking further postgraduate training, including the year-long Chris Orr Cosmetic and Restorative Aesthetic Dentistry (2024-2025). She is a trained provider of Invisalign orthodontics. She will also undertaking a mentorship in facial aesthetics at a Harley Street clinic.

Memberships:

  • British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD)
  • British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD)
  • British Society of Dental Bleaching (BSDB)

She also works closely with young dentists and dental students, and helps run the annual Presidents Personal Development Day, organised by Dental Focus,  to help young dental leaders with their journeys as Presidents of their Undergraduate Dental Societies. She is an ambassador for Your Dental Specialists (YDS), and a product specialist for Enlighten Teeth Whitening. 

Brand and content collaborations:

  • Enlighten Whitening 
  • Tooth Angel: Dentist-led 

Instagram @drconnieyan

Tiktok @drconnie.dentist

Email: [email protected]

https://wa.me/+447843806244

MY PORTFOLIO

Case 1
Before
After stabilisation, composite buildup with freehand and IM, replacement of failed crown with e-max, and immediate denture.
Management of Tooth Wear (before) - generalised dental erosion, with missing anterior teeth affecting aesthetics and smile line.
Case 2
Before
After composite bonding, using free-hand and injection moulding.
Management of Tooth Wear (before) heavy palatal wear with exposed dentine.
Case 3
Before
Invisalign After - 10 weeks
IPR and attachments - lower crowding relieved. Whitening and bonding and replacement of bridge tbc
Invisalign Before
Main concerns: lower anterior crowding
Case 4
Before
Simple quadrant class 2 composites
Simple quadrant class 2 composites
Case 5
Before
Tooth sandblasted, onlay bonded with Rely X Unicem
Fractured tooth requiring cuspal coverage - prepped for onlay
Case 6
Before
Emax onlay bonded with Rely X Unicem
Emax onlay to replace large defective amalagam
Case 7
Before
Simple occlusal freehand composite
Simple occlusal freehand composite
Case 8
Before
Simple occlusal freehand composite
Simple occlusal freehand composite
Case 9
Before
Simple occlusal freehand composite
Simple occlusal freehand composite
Case 10
Before
Enlighten EVO4 whitening
Achieved B1
Enlighten EVO4 whitening
Baseline shade - B1, A2, B4
Case 11
Before
After stabilisation and whitening
TBC: ICON treatment
Whitening case
Case 12
Before
Two FGC bonded
Broken down fillings replaced with composite core and prepped for FGC
Case 13
Before
Case in progress - currently undergoing Invisalign. TBC: Int bleaching and crowns
Case in progress - currently undergoing Invisalign
Case 14
Before
Case in progress - comprehensive Invisalign
Case in progress - comprehensive Invisalign
Case 15
Before
Case in progress - Invisalign
Case in progress - Invisalign

Education

  • BDS - University of Sheffield
  • See links for extended ‘Dental Photography Portfolio’

QUALIFICATIONS

Invisalign Accreditation

Trained provider in short term orthodontics

Product Specialist - Enlighten Whitening

Promotion of Enlighten teeth whitening system, conducting market research and marketing campaigns.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2023
Advanced surgical suturing techniques hands-on workshop - Dr Frezzini & Mr Rob Clark

1-day hands on workshop

Communication in Dentistry & Treatment Planning Club - Devang Patel

Webinar series

2023
2023
EndoArt - Dr Shashi Mishra

2-day endodontic masterclass

Mini Smile Makeover - Dipesh Parmar

2-day anterior composite course - attended 3 times

2023
2024
eLAB shade matching digital workflow - Sascha Hein (March 2024)

1-day masterclass

Communication: The Power of Success - UCL Eastman Dental

35hour course at the UCL Eastman Dental Hospital Hospital Education Centre

2024
2024
BAAD Annual Scientific Congress: Aesthetic Wizardry 2024

Lectures by Lorenzo Breschi (IT), Ronaldo Hirata (BR), Jason Smithson (UK), Mark Ludlow, David de Franco (IT)

Chris Orr - Cosmetic Dentistry & Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry

1-year postgraduate course 2024-2025 Cohort

2024
2024
Ashley Latter - Leadership and Coaching Skills

Communication skills - 6h CPD

YDS: Crown Lengthening Surgery

Your Dental Specialist (YDS) Ambassador Assisted on course - promotion and assistant

2024

WORK EXPERIENCE

Associate Dentist - Bond Dental (2024-present)

Full time private dental practice

Foundation Dentist - Cambridgeshire

Dental foundation training post in East of England gaining experience providing NHS and private treatment

Assistant - Mediject (2023-present)

Assisting Dr Sheila Li and the team with facial aesthetics course in Harley Street clinic, assisting with clinical photograph taking and stewarding models

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS

2021
BACD Rising Star Undergraduate Prize

First place in "Management of Midline Diastema" . Prize presented at the Annual BACD conference 2021.

President of Sheffield University Dental Students' Society

Represented student body at Sheffield Dental School

2021
2019
UoS Global Scholarship Award

Based on academic performance, awarded a scholarship to attend an International Summer School at the prestigious Renmin University, Beijing.

GDST Young Musician Runner-Up

Highly commended in national piano competition and performed 'Beethoven's First Piano Concerto' with an orchestra on tour to Tuscany, Italy. Awarded Coward Piano Prize associated with GDST.

2016

PUBLICATIONS

Dental Photography Portfolio

https://tinyurl.com/connie-photography

CHARITY

Battle of Ideas Festival, Academy of Ideas

  • Steward and briefing speakers, sound and mic control
  • Educational organisation focusing on creating platforms for public debate

International Citizen Service - Raleigh, Nepal (3 months) - 2018

  • Worked with local volunteers to help diversify livelihoods in a village in rural Nepal.
  • Worked on structural projects including polytunnel building and maintenance. Ran womens' empowerment groups, school visits and youth groups.

Chinese New Year Sheffield Gala (2020,2023)

  • Hosted at Sheffield City Hall, presenting to over 5,000 audience - script writing, translation work and presenting
  • Attended by Chinese Embassy, Chinese Consulate, Sheffield Council and Lord Mayor. Partnered with Confucius Institute, New Era Development and Genting, our platinum sponsor.