Iryna gained her first degree in Ukraine at the Ivano-Frankivsk Medical Academy (now known as Ivano-Frankivsk Medical University) and followed this with an additional qualification in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Then she worked at the university for seven years as a Dental Surgeon and Lecturer. She lives with her family in Hampshire and works as a compliance manager, dental tutor and examiner. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she has two children to cater for. Every night when putting the children to sleep, it starts with a new and fascinating world of "story time", which she would like to share with your families.