BOH (CSU), Oral Health Therapist
Ms Lauren E Stanta is a female Oral Health Therapist.
I come from the small country town Ingham, which is rich in Italian heritage. I was blessed to grow up surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef, waterfalls, and eating amazing Italian food with my family and friends. At the age of 10, I was really unhappy with my smile so I travelled to Townsville to see an orthodontist. Ever since I had braces, I was completely fascinated about what was happening in my mouth: how my teeth moved and were gradually straightening.
In high school, I was placed in a local dental clinic for work experience and I grew to love helping others smile. After graduating Year 12, I worked as a dental assistant for three years, during which I was fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to Papua New Guinea as part of my work. A dentist had donated toothbrushes and toothpaste for a youth camp there and I was lucky enough to get to teach these young people how to brush their teeth. This inspired me to further my studies and become an oral health therapist. As an oral health therapist, I am passionate about child dentistry from a holistic viewpoint. I love helping nervous or anxious patients feel relaxed and confident, and educating families on good oral hygiene habits.
