Caroline was appointed to the post of Chief Dental officer (CDO) for the Department of Health in Northern Ireland in November 2021. Prior to joining the Department, Caroline was the Clinical Director of Community Dental Services in Southeastern Health and Social care Trust for five years. After graduating in 1999 and completing Vocational Training, she worked in general dental practice and hospital dentistry, and almost 14 years working within prison dental services in Northern Ireland.    

Caroline has a particular interest in leadership and Management in healthcare, undertaking an MSc within this field. She has been involved in a number of research projects looking at improving oral health of older people, including those in Care Homes.