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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…

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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…

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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…

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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. …

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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…

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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…

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Dentistry’s 2022 round up

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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‘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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Top tips for a dental nurse job interview

For those getting their GSCE results, there are career options other than college if you want to get straight into…

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