Dental Nursing

Nursing matters – caring for stroke survivors

To mark Stroke Awareness Month this May, Gemma Forsythe explains how dental professionals can adapt the patient experience for stroke…

Dental Nursing

Dental nursing isn’t dying, it’s progressing

In response to ‘sexist’ comments about recruitment struggles in dental nursing, Preetee Hylton highlights why it is essential that employers…

Dental Nursing

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 22 April 2023

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… There isn’t…

Dentistry

There isn’t a dental nurse shortage, and here’s why…

‘Practices should be looking at their dental nurses as an investment, not a cost for the practice’: dental nurse Rebecca…

Dental Nursing

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 15 April 2023

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… My experience…

Dentistry

My experience as a trans man in dentistry – and how it can be more inclusive


Dental hygiene student Ben Marriott opens up about his own experience as a trans man in dentistry and how some…

Dentistry

Why I’m unsurprised we’re in a dental nursing recruitment crisis

We hear from a London-based practice owner about the realities of trying to recruit dental nurses and what they think…

Dental Nursing

Tricks and Tips from a TCO – transitioning from dental nurse to TCO

In her latest article, Tracie Barnett considers why becoming a treatment coordinator could be a good step for dental nurses. …

Dental Nursing

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 25 February 2023

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dentists in hospitals to join…

Dentistry

MP calls for more recognition and higher pay for dental nurses

An MP has voiced support for dental nurses, calling for higher recognition and better pay. Labour MP Cat Smith (Fleetwood…

Dental Nursing

Dentistry’s 2022 round up

NHS contract changes, investigations into the state of NHS dentistry, three Prime Ministers – 2022 saw a lot of change…

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 24 December 2022

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dentists ‘growing more optimistic’ over…

Dentistry

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…

Dental Nursing

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…

Dental Nursing

‘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…

Dental Nursing

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…

Dental Nursing

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…

Dental Nursing

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…

Dental Nursing

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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