In 1996 Michelle graduated from Trinity College Dublin in Dental Technology with a distinction. Since then she has worked primarily in fixed prosthodontics specialising in ceramics.

Michelle has completed numerous postgraduate courses including an MSc in Dental Technology. She has been involved in teaching and scientific research with dental technology and postgraduate prosthodontic students at the Dublin Dental School and Hospital for the last five years. Recently she has opened her own laboratory specialising in fixed prosthodontics and continues her role as a dental technology instructor on a part-time basis.

During her career she has received numerous awards including the Senior Ceramist Award presented by Nobel Biocare at the 2007 World Conference in Las Vegas.