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Nursing Matters – dental nurses deserve more recognition
To mark National Dental Nurses Day, Gemma Forsythe reflects on how integral nurses are to the dental team and why…
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Celebrating National Dental Nurses Day 2022
It’s that time of year again – today, we celebrate National Dental Nurses Day and all the dental nurses who…
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Nursing Matters – opening up conversations about alcohol intake
In light of ‘Sober October’, Gemma Forsythe discusses the importance of opening up conversations about alcohol consumption. This month’s topic…
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Dental nurse died after eating ‘vegan’ wrap, says coroner
A dental nurse with a severe allergy to cow’s milk died after eating a ‘vegan’ wrap that was contaminated with…
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Nursing Matters – how to support patients living with Alzheimer’s
In light of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Gemma Forysthe shares how to support patients living with Alzheimer’s and everything you need…
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How one dental nurse is changing the future of children’s oral health
As the autumn term gets underway, a partnership between a Cambridge school and a nearby dental practice is set to…
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Top tips for a dental nurse job interview
For those getting their GSCE results, there are career options other than college if you want to get straight into…
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Nursing Matters – the importance of oral health conversations with children
With tooth decay as the single highest reason for hospital admittance for children, this month Gemma Forsythe discusses how dental…
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Dentistry Census – what does the cost of living crisis mean for dental nurses?
We recently shared the Dentistry Census statistics on pay and earnings within the profession. Here, we look at what this…
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Irish Dentistry Show – your chance to see Gemma Forsythe
Catch Gemma Forsythe at the Irish Dentistry Show as she discusses people-centred care for patients with additional needs in general…
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90 seconds with…Preetee Hylton
We speak to Preetee Hylton about how she entered the dentistry profession, where she sees it going in the…
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Nursing Matters – utilising your personal development plan (PDP)
This month for Nursing Matters, Gemma Forsythe offers advice on how to get the most out of your Personal Development…
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Nursing Matters – how we can all promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity
In celebration of pride month, Gemma Forsythe has spoken to LGBTQ+ members within the profession to discuss their experiences and…
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South West Dentistry Show – Fiona Ellwood on blame within dentistry
Fiona Ellwood will take to the stage at the South West Dentistry Show this year to discuss blame within dentistry.…
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Nursing Matters – placing the focus on mental health
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Gemma Forsythe talks about wellbeing within dentistry and combatting feelings of loneliness. I have…
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Confessions of a dental nurse – part three
Ellesse Stacey reveals her final thoughts working as a dental nurse in the third part of her confessions. Dentists –…
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Confessions of a dental nurse – part two
Ellesse Stacey continues to discuss the highs and lows of dental nursing in this second part of her confessions. Now,…
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Confessions of a dental nurse – part one
Opening up about the day-to-day joys of dentistry, Ellesse Stacey reveals her favourite –and most confusing – moments working as…
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Dentistry Census – dentistry risks losing one third of UK’s dental nurses in the next two years
Dental nurses are the most highly rated members of a dental team. But the profession risks losing more than one…
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