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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. 

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 with the world-renowned Dr Sheila Li. 

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. 

Instagram @drconnieyan

Tiktok @drconnie.dentist

https://wa.me/+447843806244

MY PORTFOLIO

Case 1
Before
Management of Tooth Wear

Intraoral views (after) showing outcome from stabilisation, composite buildup with freehand and IM techniques, replacement of failed crown with e-max, and immediate denture.
Management of Tooth Wear

Intraoral views (before) showing moderate-to-heavy dental erosion affecting whole dentition, with missing anterior teeth affecting aesthetics and smile line.
Case 2
Before
Management of Tooth Wear

Occlusal views (after) showing composite bonding, using a combination of free-hand and injection moulding.
Management of Tooth Wear

Occlusal views (before) showing heavy palatal wear with exposed dentine.
Case 3
Before
***CASE IN PROGRESS***
- RCT UR1/UL1 - UL1 root treated up to fracture line.
- Buildup using dx wax up and stent.
Trauma case - 15 year-old pt fell off bike. UR1 complicated #, UL1 root #, UL2 uncomplicated #
Case 4
Before
Adhesive bridge with retaining wing on the UR3, freehand composite UL1
Removal of failed bridge, missing gap UR2, incisal chipping UL1
Case 5
Before
***CASE IN PROGRESS***
- Freehand UR2-UL2.
- Polish & review apt tbc
- Buildup UR3, polish UR2D
Microdontia case. UR1/UL1 chipped
Case 6
Before
Freehand composite buildup
Mesial chipping on upper left and right central incisors
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

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

WORK EXPERIENCE

Associate Dentist - Bond Dental (2024-present)

Full time private dental practice

Foundation Dentist - Cambridgeshire (2023-2024)

One year 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.