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Dental nurses – how many instruments can YOU hold?

A dental therapist has set a task for UK’s dental nurses to see how many instruments they can handle at…

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Nursing Matters – the worrying truth about baby food

This month, Gemma Forsythe discusses the importance of educating  patients on the sugar content of baby food. Action On Sugar…

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‘The biggest problem at the moment is the registration of dental nurses’

Last week, it emerged that the government is in the process of improving the efficiency of international GDC registration. Following…

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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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