Lucy Duckham

Professional Background

Lucy Duckham works as dental therapist & hygienist at S3 Dental. The qualifications currently recorded for Lucy are Dental hygiene & therapy. Lucy qualified in 2013 and trained at The University of Sheffield. Their GDC registration number is 244722.

Full Name And Role

Lucy Duckham · Dental therapist & hygienist

Qualifications

Dental hygiene & therapy

Year Qualified

2013

Training Institution

The University of Sheffield

GDC Number

244722

Treatments And Special Interests

Lucy’s areas of particular interest include Preventive hygiene, Gum health, Patient education. The treatment links below explain the services they provide or support within their professional scope. A listed interest does not mean that a particular treatment is right for every patient: suitability depends on an examination, diagnosis, oral health, expectations and the reasonable alternatives available.

• Hygiene & gum care
• Hygiene-only dental plans
• Children’s Dentistry

Lucy focuses on preventive care, professional cleaning, gum health and practical home-care guidance within their clinical scope. Where another clinician’s expertise is needed, the S3 Dental team can discuss referral or coordinated care rather than presenting one treatment as the only option.

Practices And Appointments

You can find Lucy at S3 Dental Haywards Heath. Each practice page includes its address, opening hours, telephone number, online booking route and current information about NHS and private availability. Appointment types and clinician availability can change, so please use the booking page or contact the relevant reception team for the latest options.

What To Expect

At an appointment, Lucy will first listen to what has brought you in and what you would like help with. Relevant dental and medical history, symptoms, previous treatment and any concerns about anxiety or comfort should be discussed before care begins. Clinical findings and any necessary investigations are considered together so that advice is based on your individual circumstances.

If treatment is recommended, the aim is to explain the diagnosis, likely benefits, material limitations, important risks, expected stages, fees and suitable alternatives in understandable language. You should have the opportunity to ask questions and decide without pressure. More complex care may need additional scans, photographs, records, planning visits or input from another clinician before a final plan can be confirmed.

Long-term results also depend on prevention and review. The team may discuss brushing, interdental cleaning, diet, smoking, gum health, retainers, restoration maintenance or recall intervals according to the treatment involved. No dental restoration or appliance lasts forever, so ongoing care and prompt assessment of new symptoms remain important after treatment is complete.

Outside Dentistry

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