Dental Nursing

Am I settling by working as a dental nurse?

Sarah McKimm shares her advice with a dental nurse who is questioning whether she should be more ambitious in her…

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What is the role of dental nurses in anxiety management?

Amelia Hodgson considers what dental nurses, alongside the wider practice team, can do to help nurture a positive experience for…

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From locum to Lesvos: my experience volunteering as a dental nurse

Dental nurse Karima Ewida shares how volunteering at a refugee camp in Lesvos reignited her passion for dentistry – and…

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Dental nurses urged to apply for subsidised volunteering trip with charity

Dental nurses across the UK can apply for a funded volunteering trip abroad to provide vital dental care in underserved…

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Surviving Christmas as a dental nurse

Rebecca Silver shares nine tips for navigating the hectic festive period as a dental nurse this Christmas. Christmas is a…

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News you’ve missed this week – 23 November 2024

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

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Why dentistry’s pronouns are ‘we’ and ‘us’

Dentist Sharif Islam gives thanks to the work of dental nurses and explains why, for him, any successes are a…

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A day in the life of an orthodontic nurse

Find out what it means to be an orthodontic nurse, including role responsibilities, the skills required and how to qualify.…

Dental Nursing

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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Trusting your gut: a dental nurse’s journey

Grace McBride, of Olive Tree Dental, offers her top tips for dental nurses searching for their next role or career…

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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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How to manage dental anxiety

Gemma Forsythe shares what dental anxiety looks like and her top tips for supporting patients who suffer with it. Regular…

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Ten top tips for newly qualified dental nurses

Rebecca Silver shares her 10 top tips for new dental nurses, from protecting your mental health to perfecting time management.…

Dentistry

How to empower dental nurses through collaboration

Could we use dental nurses as a conduit between professionals in practice, asks Polly Bhambra. In today’s healthcare world, dental…

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Leading the way for dental nurses

Bupa Dental Care continues to lead the way for dental nurses through its market-leading reward and performance proposition.  Dental nursing…

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Seven reasons why dental nurses should advocate for fairer salaries

Following the latest Dentistry’s Big Question, Preetee Hylton shares her thoughts on the salaries of dental nurses and why now…

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Volunteering for oral health in Tanzania

Taylor and Elise, two dental nurses about to embark on a volunteering trip to Tanzania, discuss the work they will…

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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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The unsung heroes: addressing the challenges facing dental nursing

Polly Bhambra highlights the importance of dental nurses and explains what the profession can do to make them feel valued.…

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