Renfrewshire practitioner named among the best new dentists in the UK
Cara Marcuccilli impressed judges with a detailed restorative case.
Cara Marcuccilli, a vocational dental practitioner (VDP) at Scottish Dental Care’s Bishopton Dental Clinic, has been named as one of the 18 winners of the CGDent and GC Award for Foundation Trainees.
Cara, who is currently completing her vocational training at the clinic under the mentorship of Craig MacDougall, impressed judges with a detailed restorative case that demonstrated both technical ability and patient-centred care.
The award included a funded place at a two-day course on advanced composite bonding techniques at the College of General Dentistry European Education Campus in Leuven, Belgium.
Cara said: “I feel incredibly grateful to be selected as one of the award winners. The opportunity to take part in advanced training with peers from across Europe is a huge privilege.
“I’m thankful to my patients, colleagues and mentors who supported me throughout the casework process.”
The assessment panel scored each case based on the overall improvement in the patient’s oral health, the standard of aesthetic treatment, the complexity of the case, and the quality of the entrant’s reflection.
Craig MacDougall, said: “Cara has shown real dedication to both her patients and her development as a clinician. This recognition is thoroughly deserved and reflects the high standards she set herself from day one. It has been a pleasure to support her through her training year.”
SDC co-founder and director of dentistry, Philip Friel, said: “It is hugely encouraging to see one of our early-career clinicians receive such a significant accolade.
“Cara’s success reinforces the value of a supportive environment and high-quality mentoring, and highlights how the next generation of dentists can thrive when given the tools to do so.”
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