Susan graduated from The Royal London Hospital. After fourteen years experience in general practice Susan did an MBA at Warwick University before going on to join Whitecross Dental Care as a clinical adviser with responsibility for clinical governance and complaints handling. She subsequently worked part-time in the Community Dental Service and joined the London office of Dental Protection part-time. Susan currently works full-time at DPL and is the Secretary to the Board. She has a Masters degree in the Legal Aspects of Medical Practice.