Experience

Moira Wong Orthodontics

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner & Consultant Trained Orthodontist

  • Apr 2014 - Present



Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Specialist Registrar in Orthodontics

  • Oct 1997 - Oct 2009

• Honorary Senior Clinical Demonstrator

  • Apr 2005 - Apr 2009

  Involved in the clinical teaching of postgraduates one afternoon a week. I enjoyed taking an active part in both diagnosis of patients as well as their management throughout treatment. I was active in arranging an exchange program between the students of Guys hospital, London and the students of the People’s ninth hospital in Shanghai, China. I felt that this was interesting from both the cultural aspect as well as the educational exchange of information. We successfully exchanged students in the summer of 2005 and 2007.



Princess Elizabeth Hospital

• Locum Consultant Orthodontist

  • Mar 2004 - Apr 2005

  I worked as a locum hospital consultant at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital. There was only one specialist Orthodontist on the Island. The hospital service provided orthodontic treatment to IOTN categories 4 and 5. I saw patients both for consultations as well as to carrying out clinical treatment. I worked as a locum hospital consultant at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital. There was only one specialist Orthodontist on the Island. The hospital service provided orthodontic treatment to IOTN categories 4 and 5. I saw patients both for consultations as well as to carrying out clinical treatment.



St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Registrar/FTTA in Orthodontics

  • Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Clinical: This job involved the care of patients across two sites. I undertook treatment sessions of patients in IOTN category 4 and 5 and patients requiring a combination of orthodontics and orthognathic surgery to correct their malocclusions. I took part in one/two joint clinics per week with both Oral surgery colleagues and plastic surgeons. I also took part on new patient clinics one session per week.Teaching: The job involved supervision of postgraduates and examination of cases in preparation for exams. I have given a lecture entitled “orthodontic management of the traumatized incisor” as a joint presentation with the paedodontic registrar for general dental practitioners as a section 63 course. I have enjoyed taking part in a three day “Lightwire pre-programmed progressive edgewise” course and lectured on the subject of bonding, banding and canine retraction to General Dental Practitioners. Research:I identified a research project looking at the process of informed consent and how this can be improved. I carried out a prospective randomized controlled trial comparing two different methods of consenting process. The aim was to determine whether the use of interactive multimedia improved patient understanding of their treatment and hence become a more effective means of achieving informed consent. This was supported by the St Georges’ Charitable Trust Foundation.Audit:I have completed an audit project looking at breakages of Orthodontic retainers. The result from this is that patients will now be charged for replacement retainers and a new audit is being carried out to determine if this reduces the incidence of breakages. I have supervised two postgraduate audits: one examining the quality of lateral cephalograms as well as an audit examining attendance failure. Both have been published in the Royal College of surgeons audit newsletter.



The Kensington Orthodontic Clinic

• Locum Orthodontist

  • Jul 2001 - Sep 2001



Octagon Orthodontics

• Locum Orthodontist

  • Oct 2000 - Sep 2001



Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Locum Hospital Practitioner in Orthodontics

  • Feb 2001 - Jun 2001

  During this post I treated high priority patients (IOTN 3, 4 and 5). I was also involved in the treatment planning of such cases together with the consultant. A large proportion of patients required input from the paedodontic, restorative and oral and maxillofacial teams for comprehensive whole patient care. During this post I treated high priority patients (IOTN 3, 4 and 5). I was also involved in the treatment planning of such cases together with the consultant. A large proportion of patients required input from the paedodontic, restorative and oral and maxillofacial teams for comprehensive whole patient care.



Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Locum Specialist Registrar in Orthodontics

  • Oct 2000 - Jan 2001

• Specialist Registrar in Orthodontics

  • Oct 1997 - Oct 2000

  Clinical:Practical experience was gained from the treatment of a large caseload of patients presenting with a wide range of malocclusions. I was supervised by two consultants and two specialist practitioners. The main fixed appliance used was the preadjusted edgewise appliance and a smaller number of patients were treated with the tip edge appliance. The main functional appliances used were the twin block appliances but I also had experience fitting Bionators, the Teuscher appliance and the Function Regulator III appliance. I used removable appliances as single treatment modalities and in combination with fixed and functional appliances.Combined clinics:Attended monthly orthognathic/orthodontic consultant clinics with Mr P. Haers, Oral and Maxillofacial consultant, Royal Surrey County Hospital and North Hampshire Hospital, and Mrs S. Power. I successfully completed the orthodontic treatment of five orthognathic cases. I also carried out orthodontic treatment of three further cases.Academic:Tuition in aspects of orthodontics took place at Guy’s Hospital. This included the basic theory of orthodontic treatment and the importance of growth and development. The biology of tooth movement and methods of research as well as statistical analyses was taught. Interelated subjects including oral surgery, periodontology, restorative dentistry and paedodontics was also studied.Research:The Master of Science degree by research was a prospective randomized controlled trial undertaken at the North Hampshire Hospital. The study investigated the effects of scar tissue contraction on tooth migration following the extraction of first premolars in class II division 1 malocclusion. The project was supervised by Professor Stephens at the Bristol Dental Hospital. I secured funding for the project for the British Dental Association.Audit:I attended regular departmental audit meetings at the North Hampshire Hospital.



King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Specialist Registrar in Orthodontics

  • Oct 1997 - Oct 2000



The Prince Phillip Dental Hospital

• Honorary Dental Officer to Prof Tideman

  • Aug 1997 - Oct 1997

  I worked in the oral surgery department at the dental hospital and assisted in orthognathic surgical cases at the Queen Mary’s Hospital. The department undertook orthodontic and orthognathic correction of a large number of severe class III skeletal patterns. I attended weekly joint orthodontic clinics and participated in the planning of surgical cases. I worked in the oral surgery department at the dental hospital and assisted in orthognathic surgical cases at the Queen Mary’s Hospital. The department undertook orthodontic and orthognathic correction of a large number of severe class III skeletal patterns. I attended weekly joint orthodontic clinics and participated in the planning of surgical cases.



The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior House Officer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

  • Aug 1996 - Aug 1997

  During this busy resident post I obtained experience of the in-patient management of patients. Duties involved the admission, clerking and preparation of patients prior to General anaesthesia. The range of cases included those undergoing dentoalveolar surgery, treatment of facial trauma and resection of head and neck tumours. I assisted in a large number of reconstruction cases where the maxillofacial team and plastic surgery team worked together to carry out free flap reconstructions. I also carried out dentoalveloar procedures.



Bristol Dental Hospital

• Senior House Officer in Restorative Dentistry

  • Feb 1996 - Aug 1996

  This post enabled me to further develop my skills in the treatment of patients requiring extensive fixed and removable prostheses. I also carried out both non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy. I also attended monthly hypodontia clinics and implant clinics. I taught undergraduate students in the treatment planning clinics.

• Senior House Officer in Paedodontics

  • Aug 1995 - Jan 1996

  I gained wide experience in the treatment of children with management and medical problems under local anaesthesia. I also undertook treatment of special needs patients under general anaesthesia at the children’s dental hospital. I worked together with the orthodontic department to carry out restorative treatment including composite build-ups, veneers and bridges for patients following fixed appliance therapy. I also attended trauma clinics once a month.



Barts Health NHS Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• House Surgeon in Prosthetic dentistry

  • Feb 1995 - Aug 1995

  I gained valuable experience in the management and provision of prostheses for disabled and medically compromised patients. I also worked two sessions a week on the casualty service. This was aimed at the provision of pain relief, usually involving extractions, incisions of dental abscesses and temporary dressings. I gained valuable experience in the management and provision of prostheses for disabled and medically compromised patients. I also worked two sessions a week on the casualty service. This was aimed at the provision of pain relief, usually involving extractions, incisions of dental abscesses and temporary dressings.



Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Assistant in Oral Surgery

  • Mar 1994 - Jan 1995



Bedford Hospital NHS Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vocational Training

  • Feb 1994 - Jan 1995

  This post enabled me to obtain a good grounding in diagnosis and treatment planning. Treatment mainly consisted of restorative dentistry within the general practice environment. This included experience in bridgework, endodontics and periodontics. I spent half a day a week at the Edgware General Hospital improving my skills in dentoalveolar surgery. I attended lectures one day a week at the Bedford Hospital and also attended two residential courses. This post enabled me to obtain a good grounding in diagnosis and treatment planning. Treatment mainly consisted of restorative dentistry within the general practice environment. This included experience in bridgework, endodontics and periodontics. I spent half a day a week at the Edgware General Hospital improving my skills in dentoalveolar surgery. I attended lectures one day a week at the Bedford Hospital and also attended two residential courses.



Barts Health NHS Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Honorary student assistantship in Prosthetics, Paedodontics and Orthodontics

  • Sep 1993 - Oct 1993

  This post enabled me to gain some experience of prosthetic dentistry, paedodontics and orthodontics as a house officer. It was a valuable experience as it enabled me to observe and treat a large number of new clinical cases prior to finals. This post enabled me to gain some experience of prosthetic dentistry, paedodontics and orthodontics as a house officer. It was a valuable experience as it enabled me to observe and treat a large number of new clinical cases prior to finals.