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Harriet Boyd serves as Lecturer in Societal and Cultural Transformation in Dental Education at the School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds since 2022. Previously, she was Programme Leader for BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy at Teesside University where she pioneered the UK's first postgraduate Dental Therapy conversion course for practicing hygienists.
Her educational background includes:
- Diploma Dental Hygiene / Dental Therapy, University of Glasgow (2005)
- PGCE Learning and Teaching in Higher Education & FHEA, Teesside University (2011)
- MSc Evidence Based Practice (Distinction), Teesside University (2015)
- Current Doctor of Professional Practice candidate
- BA Musical Studies & PG Cert Music Performance, RSAMD (2000-2001)
Boyd's research centers on dismantling educational inequities through culturally competent curriculum design, co-creation with diverse learners, and innovative teaching methodologies. She actively develops frameworks for inclusive dental education that address socioeconomic disparities and promote equitable patient care practices across clinical settings.
Her 2025 British Dental Journal publication establishes foundational principles for embedding cultural competence in dental curricula, reflecting her broader research trajectory examining oral health disparities through educational interventions.
Key honors include:
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (highest marks in Scotland)
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
Boyd significantly influences dental education policy as General Dental Council Assessment Panellist and External Examiner for Manchester University, University of Highlands and Islands, and Newcastle University. Her curriculum innovations—particularly the Dental Therapy conversion program—demonstrate practical applications of her equity-focused scholarship in expanding professional pathways.
