Dr Lucey has successfully completed the Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education with UCC. She is enrolled as a PhD candidate with UCC, and her doctoral work will explore the impact of learning spaces in dental education. She was President of the Irish Society of Paediatric Dentistry for 2020/21 and is Deputy Chair (Academic Staff) for the Mná@UCC Women's Network.
Dr Lucey is passionate about the oral health of children and is committed to excellence in teaching and learning in oral health education.
‘Future Proofing Gender Equality in Higher Education Institutions - Experiential Learning in Simulation for Student Leaders’
Dr Lucey is a member of the interdisciplinary LIBRA collaborative research group. Our multi-centre team has representation from the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, University College Cork and Technological University Dublin. This pilot project employs world-class simulation technology to provide gender equality-based leadership training to student leaders in three institutions. This work is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5; 'Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls'.
Dental Education
'The Impact of Learning Spaces in Undergraduate Dental Education'
My doctoral research will explore the impact of physical and virtual learning spaces on dental professional students' educational experiences in oral healthcare for children. Following a scoping review of the literature to map the available evidence, Dr Lucey will conduct primary research to evaluate learning spaces in dental clinical education from the student perspective. Impact will be considered as effects on students such as acquisition of, or change in, knowledge, skills or attributes, or attainment of competences or learning outcomes. This research is aligned with SDG 4; 'Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all'.
Patient Experience
‘Involving Children in Research – The ‘Friends and Family Test’ in a Paediatric Dental Setting’
This research-based teaching project for students seeks to explore children’s experiences in the student-led Paediatric Dental clinic in Cork University Dental School and Hospital. The project is aligned with SDG 3; 'Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages'.
Preventive dentistry
Research-led, research-oriented, research-based and research-informed teaching
Teaching for Understanding
Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
Impact of learning spaces
Biography
Dr Siobhán Lucey is a Consultant and Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry in the Cork University Dental School and Hospital. Following graduation from UCC, Dr Lucey completed specialist training in Paediatric Dentistry in the Edinburgh Dental Institute and graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a Masters in Clinical Dentistry. She obtained her Membership in Paediatric Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2013. She was been awarded a Fellowship in Dental Surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland in 2022.Dr Lucey has successfully completed the Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education with UCC. She is enrolled as a PhD candidate with UCC, and her doctoral work will explore the impact of learning spaces in dental education. She was President of the Irish Society of Paediatric Dentistry for 2020/21 and is Deputy Chair (Academic Staff) for the Mná@UCC Women's Network.
Dr Lucey is passionate about the oral health of children and is committed to excellence in teaching and learning in oral health education.
Research Interests
Gender Equality in Higher Education‘Future Proofing Gender Equality in Higher Education Institutions - Experiential Learning in Simulation for Student Leaders’
Dr Lucey is a member of the interdisciplinary LIBRA collaborative research group. Our multi-centre team has representation from the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, University College Cork and Technological University Dublin. This pilot project employs world-class simulation technology to provide gender equality-based leadership training to student leaders in three institutions. This work is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5; 'Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls'.
Dental Education
'The Impact of Learning Spaces in Undergraduate Dental Education'
My doctoral research will explore the impact of physical and virtual learning spaces on dental professional students' educational experiences in oral healthcare for children. Following a scoping review of the literature to map the available evidence, Dr Lucey will conduct primary research to evaluate learning spaces in dental clinical education from the student perspective. Impact will be considered as effects on students such as acquisition of, or change in, knowledge, skills or attributes, or attainment of competences or learning outcomes. This research is aligned with SDG 4; 'Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all'.
Patient Experience
‘Involving Children in Research – The ‘Friends and Family Test’ in a Paediatric Dental Setting’
This research-based teaching project for students seeks to explore children’s experiences in the student-led Paediatric Dental clinic in Cork University Dental School and Hospital. The project is aligned with SDG 3; 'Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages'.
Research Grants
| Project | Funding Body | Start Date | End Date | Award | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Paediatric Dentistry through Community-Based Dental Education | National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | 01-JAN-19 | 31-MAY-21 | €2,000.00 |
Publications
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2022) | 'Dens invaginatus and the paediatric dental patient: two case reports' O'Dowling-Keane, S, Lucey SM & Quilligan G. (2022) 'Dens invaginatus and the paediatric dental patient: two case reports'. Journal of The Irish Dental Association, [Details] | |
| (2015) | 'Degree of conversion of resin-based materials cured with dual-peak or single-peak LED light-curing units' Lucey SM, Santini A, Roebuck EM. (2015) 'Degree of conversion of resin-based materials cured with dual-peak or single-peak LED light-curing units'. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 25 (2):93-102 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2012) | 'A pilot improvement project in hospital-based oral healthcare: improving caries risk assessment documentation' Keightley AJ, Lucey SM, Leitch J, Lloyd RC, Campbell C. (2012) 'A pilot improvement project in hospital-based oral healthcare: improving caries risk assessment documentation'. British Dental Journal, 212 (2) [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2010) | 'Effect of pre-heating on the viscosity and microhardness of a resin composite' Lucey S, Lynch CD, Ray NJ, Burke FM, Hannigan A. (2010) 'Effect of pre-heating on the viscosity and microhardness of a resin composite'. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 37 :278-282 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2009) | 'Case report: Cone-beam CT imaging in the management of a double tooth' Lucey S, Heath N, Welbury RR, Wright G. (2009) 'Case report: Cone-beam CT imaging in the management of a double tooth'. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 10 (Suppl 1) :49-53 [Details] |
Conference Publications
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2022) | PER-IADR Oral Health Research Congress Lucey SM, Supple B, Burke FM. (2022) Learning Spaces in Undergraduate Dental Education: a Scoping Review Protocol PER-IADR Oral Health Research Congress Marseille, , 15-SEP-22 - 17-SEP-22 [Details] | |
| (2021) | Association for Dental Education in Europe Annual Meeting Lucey SM, Supple B, Foley J, Cronin M, Burke FM. (2021) The Impact of a Blended Learning Environment on Student Confidence in Provision of Oral Healthcare for Young Children Association for Dental Education in Europe Annual Meeting [Details] | |
| (2021) | International Association for Dental Research (Irish Division) Annual Conference Mahmood D, Cronin M, Lucey SM, Hurley E. (2021) The relationship between oral hygiene practices and caries experience among Irish pre-school children International Association for Dental Research (Irish Division) Annual Conference [Details] | |
| (2020) | IAPD20 Virtual Brosnan S, Sleeman D, Lucey S, Fitzgibbon J, Parry J. (2020) Congenital granular cell epulis of the newborn – case report IAPD20 Virtual [Details] | |
| (2019) | Learning Connections 2019: Spaces, People, Practice Lucey SM, Burke FM, Supple B, Foley JI (2019) Learning Spaces in Community-Based Dental Education . In: Briony Supple, Tom Delahunty eds. Learning Connections 2019: Spaces, People, Practice Cork, , 05-DEC-19 - 06-DEC-19 , pp.80-84 [Details] | |
| (2019) | International Association for Dental Research (Irish Division) Annual Conference O’Dwyer S, Crowley M, Brady P, Lucey SM (2019) Decoronation: treatment of a tooth undergoing replacement resorption International Association for Dental Research (Irish Division) Annual Conference [Details] | |
| (2019) | International Association for Dental Research (Irish Division) Annual Conference Alfardan L, Lucey SM. (2019) The dental workforce of tomorrow: career intentions of undergraduate students International Association for Dental Research (Irish Division) Annual Conference [Details] | |
| (2013) | British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Annual Scientific Meeting 2013 Lucey SM, Harley KE. (2013) Restorative management of a neglected dentition in the present of amelogenesis imperfecta British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Annual Scientific Meeting 2013 Edinburgh, [Details] | |
| (2012) | British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Annual Scientific Meeting 2012 Lucey SM, Santini A, Anderson NH, Roebuck EM, Miletic V. (2012) The influence of TPO on the degree of conversion of resin-based composites British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Annual Scientific Meeting 2012 Newcastle, [Details] | |
| (2010) | Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry 2010 Lucey SM, Cowie H, Sood S, Srinivasan V. (2010) Audit of paediatric dental GA assessment protocol Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry 2010 Harrowgate, , pp.34-34 [Details] | |
| (2009) | British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Annual Scientific Meeting 2009 Keightley A, Lucey S, Campbell C. (2009) Improving caries risk assessment and preventive care standards: a longitudinal clinical audit British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Annual Scientific Meeting 2009 , pp.5-5 [Details] |
Book Reviews
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2010) | Sleep Medicine for Dentists. Lucey S (2010) Sleep Medicine for Dentists. Book Reviews [Details] | |
| (2009) | Case Reports in Pediatric Dentistry. Lucey S (2009) Case Reports in Pediatric Dentistry. Book Reviews [Details] |
Review Articles
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2009) | Oral health promotion initiated during pregnancy successful in reducing early childhood caries. Lucey SM (2009) Oral health promotion initiated during pregnancy successful in reducing early childhood caries. Evidence-based Dentistry: Review Articles [DOI] [Details] |
Professional Activities
Honours and Awards
| Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Young Researcher of the Year | British Society of Paediatric Dentistry | |
| 2009 | Community Dental Services Group Poster Prize | British Dental Association | |
| 2008 | John Smith Medal | Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh | |
| 2007 | Ormco “A” Company Prize in Orthodontics | University College Cork | |
| 2007 | Colgate Prize in Preventive Dentistry | University College Cork | |
| 2006 | Costello Medal | Irish Dental Association |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland | Fellow | / | |
| Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh | Member | / | |
| International Association of Dental Research | Member | / | |
| Mná@UCC Women's Network | Deputy Chair (Academic Staff) | / | |
| European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry | Member | / | |
| Teachers Group of British Society of Paediatric Dentistry | Member | / | |
| Irish Society of Dentistry for Children | Past President | / | |
| Craniofacial Society of Great Britain and Ireland | Member | / |
Conference Contributions
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2022) | PER-IADR Oral Health Research Congress, Lucey SM, Supple B, Burke FM. (2022) Learning Spaces in Undergraduate Dental Education: a Scoping Review Protocol. [Oral Presentation], PER-IADR Oral Health Research Congress, Marseille . [Details] | |
| (2022) | Faculty of Dentistry, RCSI and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Joint Annual Scientific Meeting, Crowley R, Lucey SM, Hayes M, Roberts A (2022) Granulomatous Inflammation Presenting as Gingival Enlargement: A Case Report. [Poster Presentation], Faculty of Dentistry, RCSI and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Joint Annual Scientific Meeting, Dublin . [Details] | |
| (2021) | Association for Dental Education in Europe Annual Meeting, Lucey SM, Supple B, Foley J, Cronin M, Burke FM. (2021) The Impact of a Blended Learning Environment on Student Confidence in Provision of Oral Healthcare for Young Children. [Oral Presentation], Association for Dental Education in Europe Annual Meeting, Online . [Details] | |
| (2019) | Irish Society of Dentistry for Children Annual Scientific Meeting, Chandler L, Donnellan R, Hudy-Yuffa B, Lucey SM, O’Donoghue R. (2019) Silver diamine fluoride: the silver bullet for paediatric dentistry?. [Oral Presentation], Irish Society of Dentistry for Children Annual Scientific Meeting, Portlaoise . [Details] | |
| (2019) | Irish Society of Dentistry for Children Annual Scientific Meeting, McCarthy C, Lucey S, Parry J. (2019) The use of ICON to improve aesthetics of anterior white capacities in a fourteen year old patient. [Oral Presentation], Irish Society of Dentistry for Children Annual Scientific Meeting, Portlaoise . [Details] | |
| (2019) | International Association for Dental Research (Irish Division) Annual Conference, O’Dwyer S, Crowley M, Brady P, Lucey S. (2019) Decoronation: treatment of a tooth undergoing replacement resorption. [Poster Presentation], International Association for Dental Research (Irish Division) Annual Conference, Cork . [Details] | |
| (2019) | British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Annual Conference, McCarthy C, Parry J, Lucey S, Beecher D, Harding M. (2019) Development of questionnaire assessing acceptability of the Hall Technique using focus groups. [Poster Presentation], British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Annual Conference, Birmingham . [Details] | |
| (2018) | Irish Society of Dentistry for Children Annual Scientific Meeting, Chia D, O’Sullivan A, Harding M & Lucey SM. (2018) Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP): Where are we now?. [Oral Presentation], Irish Society of Dentistry for Children Annual Scientific Meeting, Portlaoise . [Details] | |
| (2013) | British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Annual Scientific Meeting, Lucey SM, Harley KE. (2013) Restorative management of a neglected dentition in the presence of amelogenesis imperfecta. [Oral Presentation], British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Annual Scientific Meeting, Edinburgh . [Details] | |
| (2012) | British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Annual Scientific Meeting, Lucey SM, Santini A, Roebuck EM. (2012) The influence of TPO on the degree of conversion of resin-based composites. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Annual Scientific Meeting, Newcastle . [Details] | |
| (2010) | Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry 2010, Lucey SM, Cowie H, Sood S, Srinivasan V. (2010) Audit of paediatric dental GA assessment protocol. [Oral Presentation], Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry 2010, Harrowgate . [Details] | |
| (2009) | British Dental Association Community Dental Services Group Conference, Lucey SM, Szuster J. (2009) An audit of the measures put in place in 2008 that improved access to dental treatment for adult patients in Forth Valley. [Poster Presentation], British Dental Association Community Dental Services Group Conference, Glasgow . [Details] |
Committees
| Committee | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCC Academic Council | Member | / | |
| Mná - UCC Women's Network | Member | / | |
| CUDSH Dental Executive | Member | / | |
| CUDSH Teaching & Curriculum | Member | / | |
| CUDSH Clinical Governance | Member | / | |
| Irish Society of Dentistry for Children | President | 2016 / |
Employment
| Employer | Position | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| University College Cork | Specialist / Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry | 08-JAN-18 / 28-FEB-22 | |
| Specialist Practice | Paediatric Dentist | 08-DEC-13 / 07-JAN-19 | |
| NHS Lothian | Specialty Registrar in Paediatric Dentistry | 01-JUN-10 / 30-NOV-13 | |
| NHS Lothian | Senior House Officer | 01-AUG-09 / 31-MAY-10 | |
| NHS Lothian | Dental Foundation Trainee | 01-AUG-08 / 31-JUL-09 | |
| NHS Lothian | Vocational Dental Practitioner | 01-AUG-07 / 31-JUL-08 |
Education
| Year | Institution | Qualification | Subject | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland | Fellowship in Dental Surgery | Paediatric Dentistry | |
| 2020 | University College Cork | Postgraduate Diploma | Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | |
| 2013 | Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh | Membership in Paediatric Dentistry | Paediatric Dentistry | |
| 2012 | University of Edinburgh | Masters in Clinical Dentistry | Paediatric Dentistry | |
| 2010 | Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh | Membership of Faculty of Dental Surgery | Dentistry | |
| 2007 | University College Cork | BDS (NUI) | Dentistry |
Outreach Activities
| Description | |
|---|---|
Coordinated a child-friendly, interactive, oral health table demonstration as part of official open day of the Crann Centre, Ballincollig; the services of the centre are focused on, but not limited to, people who have Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus, Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, Childhood stroke and Spinal Cord Injury and their families. | |
Oral Health: Let’s Get Personal This event will be an exploration of oral health and what it means in the context of our overall health and well-being. Together, we will consider how we can achieve good oral health, in conjunction with the dental team. The theme will be further explored through an art experience which will stimulate personal reflection and provide inspiration for individual action. |
Other Activities
| Description | |
|---|---|
Examiner for Diploma in Paediatric Dentistry with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh | |
Examiner for Dental Council Examinations for non-EEA trained dentists. | |
Completed the Aurora Programme, Advance HE's leadership development initiative for women | |
Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland Specialty Paediatric Dentistry Lecture Series; April 2019 | |
Completed Part 1 and Part 2A of Cone Beam Computed Tomography training | |
Completed Modules: PG6015: An Introduction to Research Integrity, Ethics and Open Science PG6024: Qualitative Research Inquiry | |
Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland Paediatric Dentistry Speciality Programme 2021 | |
Completed Irish Universities Equality Network ‘Living, Equality and Diversity’ eLearning Programme | |
Completed 'Yellow Belt' Lean training | |
Presenter at regional Irish Dental Association Branch Meetings and local Cork University Dental School and Hospital Lecture Series. | |
Coordinated and co-taught a hands-on practical course for general dental practitioners on management of carious primary teeth. |
Teaching Activities
Teaching Interests
Paediatric dentistryPreventive dentistry
Research-led, research-oriented, research-based and research-informed teaching
Teaching for Understanding
Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
Impact of learning spaces
Research Information
Internal Collaborators
| Name | Institute | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Avril Hutch | EDI Unit, University College Cork | IRELAND | |
| Dr Patrick Henn | ASSERT, University College Cork | IRELAND | |
| Dr Siobhan Lucey | Dept of Economics, University College Cork | IRELAND |
External Collaborators
| Name | Organisation / Institute | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Katie Power | Munster Technological University | IRELAND | |
| Dr Claire Condron | Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland | IRELAND | |
| Dr Tanya Dean | Technological University Dublin | IRELAND |
Contact details
- Siobhan Lucey
- siobhan.lucey@ucc.ie
- +353-21-490-3000
- Consultant / Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry
- siobhan.lucey@ucc.ie
- Cork University Dental School & Hospital
Wilton
Cork
Ireland - +353 21 4901120