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How to tackle burnout as a dental nurse
Gemma Forsythe explores burnout in dental nursing, including what causes it and how you can try to prevent it. Burnout…
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Is dental nursing for me?
Are you considering dental nursing? Gemma Forsythe dives deep into the multifaceted role including the skills it requires and responsibilities…
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Locum dental nursing: the pros and cons
This month, Gemma Forsythe talks to dental nurse Yakini Lateefah to find out the pros and cons of locum dental…
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How can the dental team prevent the spread of STIs?
This month, Gemma Forsythe discusses the STIs you can spot during a check-up, their symptoms and how to approach the…
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Dental nursing – an invisible role?
Gemma Forsythe discusses how dental nursing is overshadowed and unrecognised – despite its crucial role in patient care and general…
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Addressing stress and pressure in dental nursing
From burnout to staff-shortages, this month Gemma Forsythe highlights the daily struggles of dental nurses and typical symptoms of stress.…
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I’m a qualified dental nurse… what now?
Gemma Forsythe discusses the ‘endless opportunities’ for career development as a dental nurse, and how to make the right decision…
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Tackling stress and shortages in dental nursing
Give me a break! Gemma Forsythe discusses the many pressures of dental nursing, such as the inability to take breaks,…
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Addressing menopause in the dental practice
This month, Gemma Forsythe discusses how dental practices can create an open and supportive environment for women experiencing menopause symptoms.…
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Domestic abuse: is it any of our business in dentistry?
For Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, Gemma Forsythe talks to Preetee Hylton about the signs of domestic abuse and…
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From dental nurse to client experience manager: finding your strengths
Gemma Forsythe chats to Chloe Phillips about her journey from trainee dental nurse to client experience manager, and the importance…
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Let’s talk dental therapy
Following Rishi Sunak’s proposal to increase training places for dental therapists, Gemma Forsythe talks to Lauren Long about her experience…
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Nursing Matters – why are dental nurses leaving the profession?
This month, Gemma Forsythe discusses the dental nursing recruitment crisis and her advice for both practice owners and dental nurses…
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Nursing Matters – Hayley O’Neill on saving dental nursing
This month, Gemma Forsythe chats to Hayley O’Neill about the problems facing the dental nursing career and why she wants…
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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…
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Nursing Matters – managing stress in dentistry
‘It’s not a sign of weakness’ – to mark Stress Awareness Month this April, Gemma Forsythe sheds light on stress…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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