Dental Nursing

Am I settling by working as a dental nurse?

Sarah McKimm shares her advice with a dental nurse who is questioning whether she should be more ambitious in her…

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Dental nursing support for dental hygienists: a matter of professional respect

Ayesha Akhter questions why dental hygienists operating without dental nursing support has become normalised and explains the benefits of a…

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Dental nurse selected for volunteering opportunity in Zimbabwe

Dental nurse Georgiana Vlad explains what she hopes to gain from her upcoming dental volunteering trip to Zimbabwe. This summer,…

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Are we treating locum dental nurses as people or placeholders?

Jen Upton reminds us that locum dental nurses supplied by agencies are a meaningful part of the team deserving more…

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What is the role of dental nurses in anxiety management?

Amelia Hodgson considers what dental nurses, alongside the wider practice team, can do to help nurture a positive experience for…

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From locum to Lesvos: my experience volunteering as a dental nurse

Dental nurse Karima Ewida shares how volunteering at a refugee camp in Lesvos reignited her passion for dentistry – and…

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Dental nursing scope expanded: the profession responds

The government has announced significant proposals that impact NHS dental nursing. But will they be adequately funded and supported? Dental…

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Dental nurses urged to apply for subsidised volunteering trip with charity

Dental nurses across the UK can apply for a funded volunteering trip abroad to provide vital dental care in underserved…

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DCPs urged to complete CPD cycle ahead of deadline

The annual renewal period for dental care professionals (DCPs) is now open – with the dental regulator introducing some simplified…

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Dental nurse suspended for posting patients online – what can we learn from this?

Professionalism, privacy, and the perils of posting: Biju Krishnan shares some lessons from a GDC fitness to practise case in…

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‘Physically and mentally draining’: burnout reported by nine in 10 dental nurses

All dental nurses in a new study said that working in dentistry was stressful, with 92% saying they had experienced…

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Equality, safe workplaces and respect: what dental nurses need

Preetee Hylton discusses the challenges that dental nurses face as the largest and most female-dominated GDC registrant group and how…

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Are apprenticeships the best way into dentistry?

Kathryn Taylor and Alice Weir explain the benefits of apprenticeships for dental practices and the apprentices they employ. Apprentice dental…

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Surviving Christmas as a dental nurse

Rebecca Silver shares nine tips for navigating the hectic festive period as a dental nurse this Christmas. Christmas is a…

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‘We offer emotional and physical support’: celebrating National Dental Nurses Day

Amelia Hodgson, head of dental nursing for Bupa Dental Care, talks about how the work of dental nurses goes far…

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How to manage dental phobias

Dental nurse Amy Scarbo shares what her own fears have taught her about managing dental phobias, spotting the signs and…

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A day in the life of an orthodontic nurse

Find out what it means to be an orthodontic nurse, including role responsibilities, the skills required and how to qualify.…

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How to tackle burnout as a dental nurse

Gemma Forsythe explores burnout in dental nursing, including what causes it and how you can try to prevent it. Burnout…

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Is dental nursing for me?

Are you considering dental nursing? Gemma Forsythe dives deep into the multifaceted role including the skills it requires and responsibilities…

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