Dental Nursing

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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Dentistry podcast – Gemma Forsythe on giving a voice to dental nurses

Gemma Forsythe provides insight into the day-to-day of dental nursing and why she thinks some nurses are leaving the profession.…

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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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More than 3,000 DCPs did not re-register in 2020

Thousands of DCPs were voluntarily scrapped from the register or chose not to renew in 2020, it has emerged. According…

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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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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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‘Dental nurses need recognition’ – the difference between NHS and private work

Claire Frisby talks about her 25 years in dental nursing and how her private work compared to that in the…

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Discrimination in dentistry – Wayne Thomas

Wayne Thomas argues that in order to improve diversity in the NHS, more training and leadership opportunities are essential for…

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