Brief Biography

Heather Cassie is a CSO Doctoral Research Fellow based within the Dental Health Services Research Unit (DHSRU), University of Dundee.

Qualifications

• LLb (Hons), University of Aberdeen

Research Interests

Since starting with DHSRU in November 2006 Heather has been involved in a number of studies including; the impact of web based CPD, an evaluation of a practice development plans, an evaluation of receptionist, dental nurse and practice manager training in Scotland, and a combined practice inspection pilot study. Her primary role to date has been within the Translation Research in a Dental Setting (TRiaDS) Programme which aims to establish a portfolio of knowledge translation research. Her PhD will explore the influence of organisational characteristics on the translation of clinical guidance into routine general dental practice.