Graduated BDS (USyd) in 1984 and worked in general practice until 1998 when she undertook specialist Paediatric Dentistry training at New York University. Dr Sawyer was Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Sydney 2001-2003. She has been in private specialist practice since 2004. The management of patients with enamel hypomineralisation forms a significant part of the practice of paediatric dentistry due to the high number of referrals from general dentists. Improving the diagnostic and management skills of general dentists will improve outcomes for paediatric patients.