
A true inspiration to all learners.
Helps students see the joy in learning.
Makes learning a joyful experience.
Makes even dry topics interesting.
A true role model for academic success.
Mrs Carol Nevin serves as a Lecturer in the Curtin School of Nursing, part of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Curtin University in Perth, Australia. Her affiliation is specifically with Oral Health Therapy, where she contributes to the education of students in the Bachelor of Science (Oral Health Therapy) program. This accredited course prepares graduates for registration as oral health therapists with the Dental Board of Australia and the Australian Dental Council. Nevin's role falls under the Office of the Provost portfolio on the Curtin campus. Her research specializations encompass dental education, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral pathology, periodontology, teeth whitening, and clinical dentistry, as listed in her academic profile.
In her teaching capacity, Carol Nevin has been recognized for her work in dental therapy and hygiene education. She has provided insights into professional challenges faced by oral health therapists, such as scope of practice confusion affecting clinical efficiency, as noted in industry publications. Nevin holds the position of Honorary Treasurer for the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Dental and Oral Health Therapy, supporting editorial and financial operations for this key publication in the field. She has been acknowledged in multiple research studies on oral health education and workforce characteristics, including contributions to investigations on learning environments for oral health students and temperament traits among oral health therapy students in Australia and New Zealand. Her involvement aids in advancing the profession through clinical training at facilities like the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia, where students under supervision provide dental services. Nevin's long-term commitment to the discipline underscores her impact on preparing competent oral health professionals.
