Joseph Polizzi
Hygienist
Joseph Polizzi
Why did you decide to become a Hygienist?
Since leaving school I always had a desire to work within dentistry, I worked as a dental nurse within Gloucestershire for around 5 years. During my time as a dental nurse I found that I thoroughly enjoyed assisting the dental hygienist, I found periodontal disease fascinating and decided to further my career in dentistry and train as a dental hygienist!
Where did you train?
I graduated from the University of Essex and gained my degree in Oral Health Science with distinction. My training was based in general dental practices within the Essex region which allowed me to gain and strengthen my skills with a wide range of patients from different background’s.
Tell us about your career so far.
I was working as a dental nurse for 5 years within Gloucestershire, more recently as a Dental Hygienist I have been working across a few private practices.
What aspect of dentistry do you enjoy most?
I thoroughly enjoy being a part of patients journeys with improving their overall oral health, especially when they initially present as nervous patient’s. I enjoy treating each patient holistically and working together as a team to help maintain healthy smiles.
Tell us about Hilltop Dental Practice.
I enjoy working at Hilltop because it is a happy place where everyone works together as a team. We have regular meetings where everyone feels able to contribute and their views are important. My job can be quite stressful so having a well trained and efficient team around me is important. At Hilltop we have a fantastic team so my working life is made easier. This is reflected in the high standards of patient care we can deliver.
What do you do when not at work?
When not at work, you will most likely find that on travelling somewhere in the UK or abroad. My passion on life is travelling and seeing as much of the world as I can.
What are your aims for the future?
In the future I plan on focusing on my professional development as dentistry is always evolving with new and exciting techniques. I have an interest in studying further in topics such as diet and nutrition, smoking cessation and facial aesthetics.
