Leadership Collective

Victoria Wilson

Dental Therapist Lead

BSc | Dip DT (RCS Eng.) | Dip DH (RCS Eng.) | L3AET

Victoria Wilson is a dental therapist, educator and international speaker with more than two decades of experience in oral health. As Dental Therapist Lead for the Dental Mums Network, she is passionate about championing the role of dental therapists and hygienists while supporting education, communication and wellbeing across the dental profession.

Victoria began her career at the Eastman Dental Hospital in London in 2001 and later completed a BSc in Oral Health Promotion at O’Hehir University. She has worked clinically and as a speaker internationally across the UK and UAE, and currently teaches the NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education, supporting dental nurses in developing their patient education skills.

Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in professional organisations. She is the Founder and former President of the Emirates Dental Hygienist Club, a board member for Teeth Cloud, a global dental informatics organisation, and sits on the Editorial Board for the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT).

Victoria’s work focuses on communication, behavioural change and innovative approaches to improving oral health. She is currently leading funded research supported by the Oral Health Research Trust (OHRT) and NIHR, sponsored by Medway NHS Foundation Trust, exploring the impact of tele-health on oral health outcomes.

She is also the founder of Smile Revolution, a platform focused on oral health promotion and professional wellbeing, and hosts the Smile Revolution Podcast, which has reached over 17,000 listeners globally. Alongside her work in dentistry, Victoria is a qualified yoga instructor and mental health first aider, reflecting her commitment to supporting the well-being of dental professionals.