Public Services Scotland Reducing Inequalities workstream is part of Dental Workforce Development, Dental Directorate. We aim to work collaboratively with key partners to reduce inequalities and improve oral health though the life course.
Our team supports national oral health programmes such as childsmile and caring for smiles, developing and delivering educational solutions for the dental team, and the wider health, social care and third-sector workforce.
Meet the Team
Our training team brings together a diverse range of oral health and social care expertise shaped by years of working in communities across Scotland.
Collectively, they draw on experience as oral health educators, as well as work within the prison service and third-sector organisations, giving them a deep understanding of the varied challenges people face in achieving good oral health.
Some of the team have supported the Caring for Smiles programme delivering training in the care home setting, with a commitment to improving outcomes for dependent older people and adults with additional care needs.
This blend of backgrounds allows us to deliver training that is informed, compassionate, and grounded in real-world practice.
Roseann Gorman - Specialist Lead
Heather McCulloch - Specialist Lead
Anne Cousins - Educator
Fiona Cowan - Educator
Tania Aramburo-Muro - Educator
Pamela McLean - Educator
Claire McCormack - Educator
Claire Medland - Educator
Michelle O'Shaughnessy - Educator
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Find out about the National Oral Health Improvement Programmes
Learn more about the national oral health programmes helping children, adults, and older people achieve better oral health outcomes.
On these pages you can access guidance and resources for all the oral health programmes across the life course.
Find out about Open Badges
These short, micro-learning eLearning modules are ideal for anyone with an interest in supporting good oral health and reducing inequalities, regardless of background or role.
Each badge offers clear, accessible knowledge on key topics such as toothbrushing for oral health, eat well for oral health, and caring for others.
They’re a great way to build confidence and skills at your own pace.
Find out about our courses
Would you like to develop your skills and make an impact by improving oral health of the population? Explore our courses, designed to improve oral health across the life course and reduce inequalities in the communities that need it most.