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Utilising dental nurses and how it can help the running of a practice
Karla Macey talks about the importance of utilising dental nurses for not just the individual but also the practice. I’m…
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North of England Dentistry Show – Gemma Forsythe on patient-centred care
Gemma Forsythe will talk at the first ever Dental Nursing Hub at the upcoming North of England Dentistry Show. FMC…
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Nursing matters – set goals, not new year’s resolutions
Gemma Forsythe discusses new year’s resolutions in dental nursing and the healthy way to set goals in 2022. Happy New…
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Dental nursing – how to move away from a negative mindset
Donna Sadler, mentor and trainer, suggests how dental nurses can sift through the negativity and keep positive during a turbulent…
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Dental nurse loses sex discrimination case after refusing to cut fingernails
A dental nurse lost a sex discrimination case after accusing her employer of imposing measures based on her gender. The…
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Dentist struck off after ‘repeatedly’ sexually assaulting two dental nurses
A dentist who sexually assaulted two dental nurses in the presence of patients has been struck off the register. The…
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Nursing matters – how important is the working relationship between dentist and dental nurse?
Gemma Forsythe rounds off 2021 with a discussion on the communication between dental nurse and dentist. Teamwork is essential for…
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Why dental nurses are turning to locum work
With a recruitment crisis hitting dentistry hard, many practices across the UK are struggling to attract dental nurses. We speak…
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Updating dental nursing skills
Aura Infection Control partners with the Society of British Dental Nurses to deliver training tailored exclusively towards the dental nursing…
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Celebrating Dental Nurses Day 2021
The fourth annual Dental Nurses Day has kicked off – and we are using the day to celebrate all things…
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Nursing matters – celebrating Dental Nurses Day this November
Gemma Forsythe details the delights of dental nursing and why the profession should stand proud this November. There can be…
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Decon Pete – dental nurses’ role in infection control
Decon Pete covers the role dental nurses play in disinfection and decontamination and explains why constant updates and training is…
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Dental nursing – dentistry’s ‘most devastating recruitment crisis’ in 30 years
Claire Frisby and Jayne Sproson explore the challenges within dental nursing and why dentistry is facing the ‘most devastating’ recruitment…
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Nursing matters – how can practices retain staff during the dental nursing crisis?
Gemma Forsythe talks about the recruitment crisis within dental nursing and what needs to happen to fix it. It is…
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‘Practices are desperate’ – the growing demand for dental nurses
Over the last few months, reports have circulated highlighting a need for dental nurses within the profession. Last month, an…
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‘I burst into tears’ – dental nurse wins fashion photography award
A dental nurse who walked away with a fashion photographer award said she ‘wasn’t expecting’ to do so well. Sheila…
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Nursing matters – it always seems impossible until it’s done
Gemma Forysthe opens up about the ins and outs of getting her dental nursing qualification – and what trainees can…
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Nearly £4 million invested into salaries of dental nurses
Almost £4 million has been invested into the salaries of frontline dental staff by a corporate. Mydentist hopes the funds…
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Dental nurses’ wellbeing – ‘we all need to support and uplift each other’
Following a recent report that exposes a lack of research into the wellbeing of dental nurses, Grace Burridge considers the…
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