Medink

Drawing and painting have always been a useful and meaningful form of communication.  I was encouraged to draw as a child and often reminded that my pencils must be sharp.  Sat with heavy books on my lap, I would study and copy masterful artworks that captured my mind and my heart.

In my late teens I began a Degree course in Medical Illustration where my job was to translate the surgeons’ words, medical theory and human anatomy into a visual.  Continuously seeking to develop my skills, coupled with my love of nature, science and anatomy, I decided to pursue a career in clinical dentistry, applying for a degree course in Clinical Dental Therapy.  I qualified in with Distinction and was awarded a First for my clinical work.  I worked as a dental therapist before becoming a tutor, teaching on the very course I qualified on. I used my drawing and artistic skills to successfully develop and improve teaching material within the School, whilst delivering postgraduate training courses in clinical photography for qualified dental professionals. 

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During this period, my passion for restorative dentistry was ignited.  Deciding to become a Dental Surgeon, I was accepted into the Institute of Dentistry Aberdeen.  Despite the demands of a family and working life, I spent any free time that I could muster accessing the hospital environments to seek out subjects that I could study and then expose through various mediums, to produce artwork. During this time, I could experiment with styles, test my ability to record my experiences and knowledge accurately.  I was lucky enough to be encouraged by my dental tutors to explore my learning and new career as a dentist in a way that was meaningful to me.  I produced a substantial amount of artwork during my time as a dental student. Aiming to explain, define and explore the many facets of medicine and dental science. The collection became my visual narrative, a 'Diary of a Dental Student', a way to communicate the world of dentistry to the public and our patients.

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Qualifying as a Dentist in 2021 I had attained a first for having the highest clinical proficiency across the duration of the four-year programme. This left me as determined and as passionate as ever to peruse my dental career within Prosthodontics and dental education. Whilst amalgamating my past and present knowledge and skills, today I produce artwork on commission, deliver drawing workshops for the public, medical and dental profession through Surgeons Hall Edinburgh.  I continue to complete research and develop teaching material for dental education that aims to the improve operative skills training.

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