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Annelies  Kouwenberg

Annelies Kouwenberg

Cork ,Ireland

Summary

Dental graduate 2026 with a strong commitment to patient-centred care, ethical practice, and continuous professional development. Motivated to provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment while continuing to develop my clinical confidence, treatment planning skills, and overall professional judgement through mentorship.

I am eager to learn from experienced clinicians within diverse and advanced clinical settings; and I value teamwork as an essential part of effective patient care and professional growth. I bring empathy, reliability, punctuality, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude toward feedback and continuous improvement.

I have a particular interest in restorative dentistry, composite bonding, facial aesthetics, and oral surgery-related areas, and I aim to pursue further courses in these fields. I am driven to make a meaningful difference through attentive, compassionate care that prioritises trust, communication, and long-term patient outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Observational Clinical Placement

Duddingston Park Dental and Implant Clinic
Edinburgh , Scotland
2025.07 - 2025.07
  • Gained experience in handling urgent dental situations to support patient care alongside restorative treatments, extractions and root canal therapy.
  • Acquired extensive knowledge of general and restorative dental procedures including x-ray interpretation, diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Gained insight into provision of night guards, periodontal scaling, root planing and routine scale and polish appointments.

Voluntary Care Assistant

COPE Foundation
Fermoy, County Cork
2018.07 - 2019.07
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting comfort and independence.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, enhancing mental wellbeing and resilience.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
  • Organised recreational activities for improved social interaction amongst residents.
  • Volunteered with this Foundation, supporting patient care initiatives from July 2018 to 2019.

Education

Leaving Certificate - Secondary Education

Coláiste an Chraoibhin
Fermoy, County Cork
09/2015 - 06/2021

Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry

Universidad Católica de Valencia
Valencia, Spain
09/2021 - 06/2026

Skills

  • Clinical: Restorative dentistry, Periodontal therapy, Paediatric care, Radiography

  • Communication & Patient Care: Treatment plan explanation, managing anxious patients, empathetic patient care

  • Teamwork & Professionalism: Collaboration with dental professionals, ethical decision-making, time management, reflective practice

  • Calm under pressure

  • Problem-solving

  • Communication skills

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Observational Clinical Placement

Duddingston Park Dental and Implant Clinic
2025.07 - 2025.07

Voluntary Care Assistant

COPE Foundation
2018.07 - 2019.07

Leaving Certificate - Secondary Education

Coláiste an Chraoibhin
09/2015 - 06/2021

Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry

Universidad Católica de Valencia
09/2021 - 06/2026
Annelies Kouwenberg