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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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Dental nurse groped by patient during tooth extraction
A dental nurse was groped by a married patient in the middle of a procedure. The 49-year-old patient touched her…
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Mental health – review suggests little or no evidence of research into wellbeing of dental nurses
Little or no research has been carried out into the mental health of dental nurses, a report shows. While there…
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WHO calls for better use of dental nurses and hygienists to address oral health needs
Global dental training generally focuses on specialised dentists rather than dental nurses, therapists, hygienists and assistants, according to the World…
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Nursing matters – you can’t pour from an empty cup
Gemma Forsythe talks about the pressures of nursing and why dental nurses need to take time out for themselves during…
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90 seconds with…Claire Frisby
This week Claire Frisby speaks to us about why she first got into dentistry and what her plans are for…
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Then and now: COVID-19 and PPE from a dental nurse’s perspective
Student dental nurse Alis Fleming discusses how PPE has influenced the way she works in the dental practice. With the…
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Practices in Scotland who recruit dental nurse trainees given free PPE
Bundles of free PPE are reserved for dental practices in Scotland taking on trainee dental nurses. The move – sanctioned…
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Dental nursing roles see 72% salary increase compared to last year, says recruitment site
Salaries of dental nursing roles have seen a 72% increase across the last year, new data suggests. According to recruitment…
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Petition calls for the legal protection of ‘nurse’ title to keep patients safe
Registered nurses have kicked off a petition calling for the term ‘nurse’ to be limited to those registered with professional…
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Is there a recruitment crisis in dentistry?
Vicki Crowley, business manager at Farsley Dental Practice, discusses her practice’s recruitment troubles – and how she’s not the only…
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Why I took a course in sign language as a dental nurse
As Deaf Awareness Week comes to a close, Gemma Forsythe discusses how she has applied sign language in practice and…
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Majority of UK dental nurses earn less than £20k per year
Almost 65% of dental nurses are paid between £10,000 and £20,000 a year, a new survey has revealed. According to…
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A life in dentistry – Debbie Reed on working in the Royal Navy
Debbie Reed opens up about her life-changing experiences training and working as a dental nurse in the Royal Navy. How…
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How working with hygienists is making me a better dental nurse
Tasha Edwards discusses how working and learning alongside dental hygienists has helped her to become a better dental nurse. Why…
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Dannii’s diaries – what I wish I’d known before becoming a dental nurse
Dannii Schroven discusses what it was like walking into the world of dentistry – and why she hasn’t looked back.…
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‘They feel undervalued’ – how has COVID-19 impacted dental nursing over the last 12 months?
Jacqui Elsden, president of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), opens up about what needs to happen to better…
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Out of office – Pam Swain on her passion for wine, coffee and meditation
Pam Swain, chief executive of the BADN, talks about her life growing up, living in Bermuda and her serious…
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‘Forgotten healthcare profession’ – dental nurse turned away from vaccine appointment
A dental nurse was turned away from a vaccination centre – despite dental team members qualifying for priority access to…
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