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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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Time for change – why it’s harder than ever to find dental nurses
As the recruitment crisis continues to rock dentistry, head dental nurse Hayley O’Neill considers why it is impacting the role…
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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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Pioneering dental nurse scoops award for innovative patient care
A dental nurse has been recognised for her initiative in ensuring NHS patient care means people enjoy a better standard…
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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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Dental nurse removed from register after CPD declaration slip up
‘Struggling to cope’: A dental nurse has been made unemployed for not declaring her CPD and is now waiting six…
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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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Dental nurse struck off for possession of an indecent photo of child
A dental nurse has been erased from the GDC register with immediate effect after police found her in possession of…
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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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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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Dental nurse died after eating ‘vegan’ wrap, says coroner
A dental nurse with a severe allergy to cow’s milk died after eating a ‘vegan’ wrap that was contaminated with…
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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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How one dental nurse is changing the future of children’s oral health
As the autumn term gets underway, a partnership between a Cambridge school and a nearby dental practice is set to…
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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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