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The Dental Nurse Diary – ‘run the day, or the day runs you’
Dentistry.co.uk hears from Gemma Forsythe about the importance of organisation and note taking for dental nurses and how her new…
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Let’s talk dental therapy
Following Rishi Sunak’s proposal to increase training places for dental therapists, Gemma Forsythe talks to Lauren Long about her experience…
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Dental nursing recruitment crisis – first cohort completes new apprenticeship
A brand new oral health practitioner apprenticeship has seen its first cohort receive their qualifications. This first-of-its-kind programme was designed…
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Nursing Matters – why are dental nurses leaving the profession?
This month, Gemma Forsythe discusses the dental nursing recruitment crisis and her advice for both practice owners and dental nurses…
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Nursing Matters – Hayley O’Neill on saving dental nursing
This month, Gemma Forsythe chats to Hayley O’Neill about the problems facing the dental nursing career and why she wants…
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Nursing matters – caring for stroke survivors
To mark Stroke Awareness Month this May, Gemma Forsythe explains how dental professionals can adapt the patient experience for stroke…
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Dental nursing isn’t dying, it’s progressing
In response to ‘sexist’ comments about recruitment struggles in dental nursing, Preetee Hylton highlights why it is essential that employers…
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There isn’t a dental nurse shortage, and here’s why…
‘Practices should be looking at their dental nurses as an investment, not a cost for the practice’: dental nurse Rebecca…
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Why I’m unsurprised we’re in a dental nursing recruitment crisis
We hear from a London-based practice owner about the realities of trying to recruit dental nurses and what they think…
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Tricks and Tips from a TCO – transitioning from dental nurse to TCO
In her latest article, Tracie Barnett considers why becoming a treatment coordinator could be a good step for dental nurses. …
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Nursing Matters – managing stress in dentistry
‘It’s not a sign of weakness’ – to mark Stress Awareness Month this April, Gemma Forsythe sheds light on stress…
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Time for change – why it’s harder than ever to find dental nurses
As the recruitment crisis continues to rock dentistry, head dental nurse Hayley O’Neill considers why it is impacting the role…
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Nursing Matters – The Molar Mindset: the new wellbeing platform for dental nurses
With many nurses currently feeling undervalued, Gemma Forsythe talks to a co-founder of Molar Mindset, a new platform designed to…
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Pioneering dental nurse scoops award for innovative patient care
A dental nurse has been recognised for her initiative in ensuring NHS patient care means people enjoy a better standard…
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Nursing Matters – what is Action for Dental Nurses?
With an ongoing dental nursing recruitment and retention crisis in dentistry, this month Gemma Forsythe speaks to Action for Dental…
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Dental nurse removed from register after CPD declaration slip up
‘Struggling to cope’: A dental nurse has been made unemployed for not declaring her CPD and is now waiting six…
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MP calls for more recognition and higher pay for dental nurses
An MP has voiced support for dental nurses, calling for higher recognition and better pay. Labour MP Cat Smith (Fleetwood…
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Dental nurse struck off for possession of an indecent photo of child
A dental nurse has been erased from the GDC register with immediate effect after police found her in possession of…
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Nursing Matters – get your patients involved this Flossuary!
This month Gemma Forsythe discusses how and why to get your patients involved with Flossuary, the 28 day flossing challenge,…
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