Cathryn Carboon Associate Diploma of Dental Hygiene, Gilles Plains TAFE (1989) Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion, La Trobe University (2011) Master of Health Promotion, Deakin University (2018)Qualified Trainer and Assessor TAE40116 (2022)
Cathryn is a registered, practicing dental hygienist and holds a Master of Health Promotion from Deakin University. Cathryn has had a diverse career in dental hygiene over 39 years in both the public and private sector; working in general practice, orthodontics, periodontics and special needs dentistry. Cathryn has practiced in many parts of the world, including Adelaide, Brisbane, Ballarat, Wangaratta, Neuss (Germany) and Wellington (New Zealand). Cathryn brings with her extensive clinical knowledge and experience, and has been a valued member of the Colgate Professional Education Network since 2006, working closely with the University and TAFE sectors to educate the future profession. Cathryn is an engaging lecturer and holds a current TAE qualification. Cathryn has been a member of the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia (DHAA) since 1988 and was honoured with Life Membership in 2024. She has held DHAA executive positions and is currently the Victorian State Chair. Cathryn served 10 years as National Network Coordinator for Oral Health with Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health. Cathryn has won multiple awards including the 2023 International Federation of Dental Hygienist’s (IFDH) Social Responsibility Award, the 2016 IFDH & Global Child Dental Fund Social Responsibility Award and the 2018 DHAA National Oral Health Award. Cathryn has authored 2 children’s oral health books ‘Who is the Tooth Fairy’s best friend?’ and “Pyjama Fairy & Friends.” She is the program lead for the Carevan Foundation Sun Smiles Oral Health Program and the SmileCARE oral health in aged care project. Professional Affiliations: Dental Hygienists Association of Australia, Australian Health Promotion Association International Health Literacy Association, Dental Board of Australia , and Dental Practitioner (Dental Hygienist)
