Research Profile

Siobhan Lucey

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

 ProjectFunding
Body
Start DateEnd DateAward
Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Paediatric Dentistry through Community-Based Dental EducationNational Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education01-JAN-1931-MAY-21€2,000.00

Publications

Peer Reviewed Journals

 YearPublication
(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

 YearPublication
(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

 YearPublication
(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

 YearPublication
(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

 YearTitleAwarding Body
2012Young Researcher of the Year British Society of Paediatric Dentistry
2009Community Dental Services Group Poster Prize British Dental Association
2008John Smith Medal Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
2007Ormco “A” Company Prize in Orthodontics University College Cork
2007Colgate Prize in Preventive Dentistry University College Cork
2006Costello Medal Irish Dental Association

Professional Associations

 AssociationFunctionFrom / 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

 YearPublication
(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

 CommitteeFunctionFrom / 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 President2016 /

Employment

 EmployerPositionFrom / To
University College Cork Specialist / Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry08-JAN-18 / 28-FEB-22
Specialist Practice Paediatric Dentist08-DEC-13 / 07-JAN-19
NHS Lothian Specialty Registrar in Paediatric Dentistry01-JUN-10 / 30-NOV-13
NHS Lothian Senior House Officer01-AUG-09 / 31-MAY-10
NHS Lothian Dental Foundation Trainee01-AUG-08 / 31-JUL-09
NHS Lothian Vocational Dental Practitioner01-AUG-07 / 31-JUL-08

Education

 YearInstitutionQualificationSubject
2022Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland Fellowship in Dental SurgeryPaediatric Dentistry
2020University College Cork Postgraduate DiplomaTeaching and Learning in Higher Education
2013Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Membership in Paediatric DentistryPaediatric Dentistry
2012University of Edinburgh Masters in Clinical DentistryPaediatric Dentistry
2010Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Membership of Faculty of Dental SurgeryDentistry
2007University 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 dentistry
Preventive 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

 NameInstituteCountry
Dr Avril Hutch EDI Unit, University College CorkIRELAND
Dr Patrick Henn ASSERT, University College CorkIRELAND
Dr Siobhan Lucey Dept of Economics, University College CorkIRELAND

External Collaborators

 NameOrganisation / InstituteCountry
Dr Katie Power Munster Technological UniversityIRELAND
Dr Claire Condron Royal College of Surgeons of IrelandIRELAND
Dr Tanya Dean Technological University DublinIRELAND

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