Working Life: Donna Paton, hygienist, Dental Care Ireland, Tullamore

6.30am

8am

I start my commute from Mullingar to Dental Care Ireland in Tullamore, where I have a full schedule of patients for the morning. I use the short drive to clear my head. As a dental hygienist, I primarily clean teeth and treat gum disease. Oral health issues can often be linked to other health conditions, so I have an important role to play in preventing disease and helping maintain general health.