Hello, I’m Roslyn Franklin, founder and director of Amalgamate. Amalgamate is an infection prevention and control consultancy for dental practices.
I live in a gorgeous regional town, Bunbury, in Western Australia, with my husband and chocolate labradoodle (our two children are now grown and flown!)
After graduation, (back in 1994) I worked as a dentist in private and public practice and then spent three years teaching and training dental assistants. Next, I took a break from dentistry and worked for three years as an administrative assistant for a Registered Training Organisation, writing and editing policies, procedures and training materials.
How a dentist become a consultant
In 2015, a dental colleague asked me to assist his practice with accreditation. Much to my surprise, I enjoyed the process! My colleague encouraged me to reach out to other dental practitioners and practices as they might also be looking for help. I had been thinking about re-entering the dental industry without necessarily going back ‘on-the-tools’ and here was the perfect answer!
Following this revelation, I combined my experience in dentistry, training and compliance (not to mention my love of regulations, order and paperwork), and created my business, Amalgamate.
After a couple of years, I realised that my infection prevention and control (IPC) knowledge was a bit lacking, consequently I bit the bullet and returned to University to complete post-graduate study in IPC in 2018.
My 'Why'
I understand the requirements you must adhere to—and the pressures dental practitioners and team members face. My passion lies in simplifying the overwhelming amount of information surrounding infection control and translating it into practical and applicable solutions. By working personally with owners, dental practitioners, and their staff, I can make a positive impact by sharing my knowledge in a way that is easy to understand and implement in their practice. With extensive experience in public and private dental practices and a background in training and teaching dental assisting courses, I possess a unique set of skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional results. My commitment to furthering my education through post-graduate studies in infection prevention and control has allowed me to stay ahead of the curve and provide current solutions for my clients. Let me bring my expertise and dedication to your team and help elevate your practice.
Professional Registrations
I maintain my registration as a dentist with the Dental Board of Australia (DBA).
Qualifications
Bachelor of Dental Science (University of Western Australia) 1994
Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention & Control (Griffith University) 2018
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40110)
Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (BSB41415)
ACIPC Credentialed Infection Control Professional (CICP Primary).
