Cpl Ella Ferguson

Ella joined the RAF as an unqualified Dental Nurse in May 2017. She completed Phase 1 Training before progressing to Phase 2, which focused on military trade training for Dental Nursing. Following this, she was posted to RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire, where she spent three years working towards her portfolio with the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) while preparing for her theory and practical exams. In January 2019, she successfully passed her NEBDN exams and registered with the General Dental Council (GDC). In 2020, Ella was deployed to the Falklands for four months, where she worked as a Dental Nurse in the local practice. Upon returning to the UK, she was posted to RAF Halton in Buckinghamshire, where she was given the opportunity to act up as Practice Manager. A few months later, she took on a similar role at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire. These experiences and exposure led to her promotion to the rank of Corporal in 2022, enabling her to transition into her current position within the EAST Dental Regional Headquarters as the Regional Equipment Manager. In this role, she manages procurement, disposals, and oversees equipment care across 13 facilities. In addition to her primary role, Ella also works part-time as one of the Dental Recruitment Leads, attending dentistry shows, career fairs, and colleges to promote the RAF Dental Branch.

Cpl Janelle Jack

Janelle joined the Royal Air Force in 2007, completing Phase 1 training at RAF Halton, where she received the Commander’s Trophy for Best Recruit. She then undertook Phase 2 training in Aldershot, earning the Most Improved Student Award upon qualifying as a Dental Nurse. She was first stationed at RAF Northolt, where she gained her civilian Dental Nurse qualification and registered with the General Dental Council (GDC). Subsequent postings at RAF Halton and RAF Brize Norton involved supporting Phase 1 students, delivering dental care, and assisting with vocational training for dentists. Janelle deployed to the Falkland Islands in 2013, providing dental care and delivering oral health presentations, earning a Commander’s Commendation. A second deployment in 2021 saw her working through the COVID outbreak, demonstrating adaptability and leadership. Promoted to Corporal, she took on key roles at RAF Cosford and Defence Medical Services Whittington, overseeing clinical quality assurance and oral health initiatives. Actively involved in the RAF Ethnic Minority Network, she was invited to the Royal Navy Commonwealth Network King’s Coronation Reception and, in November 2024, received the Cloutman’s Award for her contributions to diversity and inclusion.