Gemma Forsythe

Nursing Matters – The Molar Mindset: the new wellbeing platform for dental nurses

With many nurses currently feeling undervalued, Gemma Forsythe talks to a co-founder of Molar Mindset, a new platform designed to…

Dental Nursing

Nursing Matters – what is Action for Dental Nurses?

With an ongoing dental nursing recruitment and retention crisis in dentistry, this month Gemma Forsythe speaks to Action for Dental…

Dental Nursing

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 14 January 2023

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Rishi Sunak claims that UK…

Dentistry

Nursing Matters – get your patients involved this Flossuary!

This month Gemma Forsythe discusses how and why to get your patients involved with Flossuary, the 28 day flossing challenge,…

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

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

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…

Dental Nursing

Nursing Matters – the importance of oral health conversations with children

With tooth decay as the single highest reason for hospital admittance for children, this month Gemma Forsythe discusses how dental…

Dental Nursing

Irish Dentistry Show – your chance to see Gemma Forsythe

Catch Gemma Forsythe at the Irish Dentistry Show as she discusses people-centred care for patients with additional needs in general…

Dental Nursing

Nursing Matters – utilising your personal development plan (PDP)

This month for Nursing Matters, Gemma Forsythe offers advice on how to get the most out of your Personal Development…

Dental Nursing

Nursing Matters – how we can all promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity

In celebration of pride month, Gemma Forsythe has spoken to LGBTQ+ members within the profession to discuss their experiences and…

Dental Nursing

Nursing Matters – placing the focus on mental health

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Gemma Forsythe talks about wellbeing within dentistry and combatting feelings of loneliness. I have…

Dental Nursing

Changing patients’ negative perceptions about dentistry

Gemma Forsythe details the best ways to handle nervous patients and reassure their apprehensions.  How many times has a patient…

Dental Nursing

Nursing Matters – why dental nurses should attend dentistry shows

Gemma Forsythe talks about dentistry shows and why she encourages dental nurses to get themselves registered.  I used to be…

Dental Nursing

Nursing Matters – top tips for job interviews

Gemma Forsythe offers her top tips for dental nursing job interviews and how to make sure it is the right…

Dental Nursing

North of England Dentistry Show – Gemma Forsythe on patient-centred care

Gemma Forsythe will talk at the first ever Dental Nursing Hub at the upcoming North of England Dentistry Show.  FMC…

Dental Nursing

Nursing matters – set goals, not new year’s resolutions

Gemma Forsythe discusses new year’s resolutions in dental nursing and the healthy way to set goals in 2022. Happy New…

Dental Nursing

Nursing matters – how important is the working relationship between dentist and dental nurse?

Gemma Forsythe rounds off 2021 with a discussion on the communication between dental nurse and dentist.  Teamwork is essential for…

Dental Nursing