Dental nursing

Dental technician workforce continues decline while overall DCP numbers rise by 5%

The number of dental technicians on the UK register has fallen for the sixth consecutive year, despite the overall dental…

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What to do if you miss the grades to study dentistry

A-level results day is this week! If you missed the grades to study dentistry at university, Dakshita Goli explains your…

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Dental nurse erased for stealing practice funds

A dental nurse has been erased from the General Dental Council (GDC) register after a committee found she stole approximately…

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Dental nurse exemption considered in review of ‘nurse’ title

The government has launched a call for evidence on protecting the title ‘nurse’ in law, while recognising that established roles…

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Dental nurse celebrates 35 years of service and smiles

Julie Hart, a dental nurse from Sunderland, is proud to announce that she is celebrating 35 years in dentistry this…

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Local dental hero selected for Team GB Lionesses at ball hockey world championship

Paige Brooks from Sunderland has been selected to represent Team GB Lionesses at the Legends Ball Hockey World Championships 2026,…

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Trainee dental nurses must now begin formal training one year sooner

Trainee dental nurses will now be required to begin a recognised training programme within one year of starting work under…

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Are gender stereotypes still at play in dental nursing?

Abubakar Mir draws on his experience as a male dental nurse to consider why dental nursing remains female dominated and…

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New Year Honours list 2026: who from dentistry was recognised?  

Figures from across dentistry and oral health have been recognised in the King’s 2026 New Year Honours, with titles going to individuals representing oral surgery,…

Dentistry

Am I settling by working as a dental nurse?

Sarah McKimm shares her advice with a dental nurse who is questioning whether she should be more ambitious in her…

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Dental nursing support for dental hygienists: a matter of professional respect

Ayesha Akhter questions why dental hygienists operating without dental nursing support has become normalised and explains the benefits of a…

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Dental nurse selected for volunteering opportunity in Zimbabwe

Dental nurse Georgiana Vlad explains what she hopes to gain from her upcoming dental volunteering trip to Zimbabwe. This summer,…

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Are we treating locum dental nurses as people or placeholders?

Jen Upton reminds us that locum dental nurses supplied by agencies are a meaningful part of the team deserving more…

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What is the role of dental nurses in anxiety management?

Amelia Hodgson considers what dental nurses, alongside the wider practice team, can do to help nurture a positive experience for…

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Six things dental nurses and dental therapists should check when arranging indemnity

In this article, Ewan Johnson, assistant vice president at Densura, shares six key areas to check when arranging an indemnity…

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I’m nervous to return to dentistry after extended sick leave

Coming back to the dental practice after a long period of sick leave can be daunting – Sarah McKimm shares…

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From locum to Lesvos: my experience volunteering as a dental nurse

Dental nurse Karima Ewida shares how volunteering at a refugee camp in Lesvos reignited her passion for dentistry – and…

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Skilled worker visas axed for new dental nurses, hygienists and technicians

Sweeping changes to UK immigration rules will bar new overseas dental hygienists, dental nurses and dental technicians from working in…

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Dental nurses urged to apply for subsidised volunteering trip with charity

Dental nurses across the UK can apply for a funded volunteering trip abroad to provide vital dental care in underserved…

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