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Surviving Christmas as a dental nurse
Rebecca Silver shares nine tips for navigating the hectic festive period as a dental nurse this Christmas. Christmas is a…
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News you’ve missed this week – 23 November 2024
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
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Why dentistry’s pronouns are ‘we’ and ‘us’
Dentist Sharif Islam gives thanks to the work of dental nurses and explains why, for him, any successes are a…
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A day in the life of an orthodontic nurse
Find out what it means to be an orthodontic nurse, including role responsibilities, the skills required and how to qualify.…
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How to tackle burnout as a dental nurse
Gemma Forsythe explores burnout in dental nursing, including what causes it and how you can try to prevent it. Burnout…
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Trusting your gut: a dental nurse’s journey
Grace McBride, of Olive Tree Dental, offers her top tips for dental nurses searching for their next role or career…
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Is dental nursing for me?
Are you considering dental nursing? Gemma Forsythe dives deep into the multifaceted role including the skills it requires and responsibilities…
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How to manage dental anxiety
Gemma Forsythe shares what dental anxiety looks like and her top tips for supporting patients who suffer with it. Regular…
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Ten top tips for newly qualified dental nurses
Rebecca Silver shares her 10 top tips for new dental nurses, from protecting your mental health to perfecting time management.…
Dentistry
How to empower dental nurses through collaboration
Could we use dental nurses as a conduit between professionals in practice, asks Polly Bhambra. In today’s healthcare world, dental…
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Leading the way for dental nurses
Bupa Dental Care continues to lead the way for dental nurses through its market-leading reward and performance proposition. Dental nursing…
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Seven reasons why dental nurses should advocate for fairer salaries
Following the latest Dentistry’s Big Question, Preetee Hylton shares her thoughts on the salaries of dental nurses and why now…
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Volunteering for oral health in Tanzania
Taylor and Elise, two dental nurses about to embark on a volunteering trip to Tanzania, discuss the work they will…
Dental Nursing
Dental nursing – an invisible role?
Gemma Forsythe discusses how dental nursing is overshadowed and unrecognised – despite its crucial role in patient care and general…
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The unsung heroes: addressing the challenges facing dental nursing
Polly Bhambra highlights the importance of dental nurses and explains what the profession can do to make them feel valued.…
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Addressing stress and pressure in dental nursing
From burnout to staff-shortages, this month Gemma Forsythe highlights the daily struggles of dental nurses and typical symptoms of stress.…
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Dental nurse erased from register for falsifying CPD certificates
A dental nurse has been struck off for falsifying CPD certificates after being notified that she had not completed the…
Dental Nursing
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with Bupa Dental Care
Bupa Dental Care celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with inspiring stories from dental nurse apprentices. As we approach National Apprenticeship Week…
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I’m a qualified dental nurse… what now?
Gemma Forsythe discusses the ‘endless opportunities’ for career development as a dental nurse, and how to make the right decision…
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