Dr. Debra Simons

Debra graduated from the Royal Dental School, London in 1985. After several years in hospital posts at Guy's hospital and St Georges, Tooting, she worked in the Community Dental services treating children and adults with complicated medical conditions. After obtaining her membership exams in community dentistry she returned to Guys hospital to obtain her MSc in Conservation, passed with distinction in 1995.

She continued as a research fellow, winning both prizes and scholarships, and completed her PhD in 2000. She has lectured widely and still trains postgraduate dentists, as well as working for Bart's Health.