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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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How to manage dental anxiety
Gemma Forsythe shares what dental anxiety looks like and her top tips for supporting patients who suffer with it. Regular…
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Locum dental nursing: the pros and cons
This month, Gemma Forsythe talks to dental nurse Yakini Lateefah to find out the pros and cons of locum dental…
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Leading the way for dental nurses
Bupa Dental Care continues to lead the way for dental nurses through its market-leading reward and performance proposition. Dental nursing…
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Volunteering for oral health in Tanzania
Taylor and Elise, two dental nurses about to embark on a volunteering trip to Tanzania, discuss the work they will…
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Dental nursing – an invisible role?
Gemma Forsythe discusses how dental nursing is overshadowed and unrecognised – despite its crucial role in patient care and general…
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The unsung heroes: addressing the challenges facing dental nursing
Polly Bhambra highlights the importance of dental nurses and explains what the profession can do to make them feel valued.…
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Addressing stress and pressure in dental nursing
From burnout to staff-shortages, this month Gemma Forsythe highlights the daily struggles of dental nurses and typical symptoms of stress.…
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Has dental nurses’ registration been a success?
The introduction of GDC registration for dental nurses was intended to acknowledge their value and increase their professional status –…
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Dental nurse erased from register for falsifying CPD certificates
A dental nurse has been struck off for falsifying CPD certificates after being notified that she had not completed the…
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