The School of Dental Studies

Jennifer Lowe, Senior Lecturer for Dental at Coatbridge College As the Head of the Dental School, I am delighted to introduce you to the variety of learning and career opportunities available if you are considering a career within dentistry.

The School is committed to developing the dental team and offers qualifications to those individuals considering a variety of dental career progression routes in Dental Nursing.

In addition, the School supports individuals employed within dentistry by providing continual professional development training and post qualifications, including the Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy, Oral Health Education/Promotion, Dental Radiography, Dental Practice Management and Dental Administrators/Receptionist qualifications. All learning will be delivered within the School’s state of the art teaching facility and phantom head training room, to ensure learning is maximised and effectively prepares all learners for a rewarding career within dentistry. I look forward to supporting you on a journey which will provide you with rewarding lifelong learning opportunities.

Jennifer Lowe, Head of School for Dental Studies


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Success Stories

An image of Brian, SVQ level 3 in dental nursing student, at Coatbridge College

I came to Coatbridge College straight from school. I eventually want to go to Glasgow University and study to become a dentist but I thought this course would give me some experience and a basic knowledge first. I just need to go for it – I want to be a dentist because I think it would be more interesting than the usual office job.

I’m on placement in a dental surgery every Tuesday where I take on the role of a dental nurse which I’m enjoying. The lecturing staff have been really supportive of my application to uni and they’re helping me build my confidence.


Brian, SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing, at Coatbridge College




Who are we?

Jennifer Lowe, Head of School for Dental Studies
jlowe@coatbridge.ac.uk
Contact Tel. 01236 422316 Ext 2265 

Janette Grant , Lecturer in Dental School 
jgrant@coatbridge.ac.uk
Contact Tel. 01236 422316 Ext 2235

Irini Guthrie, Lecturer in Dental School 
iguthrie@coatbridge.ac.uk
Contact Tel. 01236 422316 Ext 2235

Karen Lipp, Dental Assessor 
klipp@coatbridge.ac.uk
Contact Tel. 01236 422316 Ext 2235

Kate Wilson, Lecturer in Dental School 
kwilson@coatbridge.ac.uk
Contact Tel. 01236 422316 Ext 2235

Lesley Nelson, Dental Lecturer 
lesleynelson@coatbridge.ac.uk
Contact Tel. 01236 422316 Ext 2235

Contact us

For general course enquiries, please contact Admissions on 01236 436000 or email Admissions
Jennifer Lowe, Head of School for Dental Studies
Email: jlowe@coatbridge.ac.uk