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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…
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Dentistry Census – what does the cost of living crisis mean for dental nurses?
We recently shared the Dentistry Census statistics on pay and earnings within the profession. Here, we look at what this…
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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…
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90 seconds with…Preetee Hylton
We speak to Preetee Hylton about how she entered the dentistry profession, where she sees it going in the…
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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…
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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…
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South West Dentistry Show – Fiona Ellwood on blame within dentistry
Fiona Ellwood will take to the stage at the South West Dentistry Show this year to discuss blame within dentistry.…
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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…
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Confessions of a dental nurse – part three
Ellesse Stacey reveals her final thoughts working as a dental nurse in the third part of her confessions. Dentists –…
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Confessions of a dental nurse – part two
Ellesse Stacey continues to discuss the highs and lows of dental nursing in this second part of her confessions. Now,…
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Confessions of a dental nurse – part one
Opening up about the day-to-day joys of dentistry, Ellesse Stacey reveals her favourite –and most confusing – moments working as…
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Dentistry Census – dentistry risks losing one third of UK’s dental nurses in the next two years
Dental nurses are the most highly rated members of a dental team. But the profession risks losing more than one…
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Dental nurse appears on latest episode of Masterchef
A dental nurse who was inspired to cook when bringing up her five children has competed in the latest episode…
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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…
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Dental nurse first in the world to test Ebola vaccine
A dental nurse put herself forward to be the first person in the world to test a new vaccine against…
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Bupa announces investment in dental nursing careers
Bupa Dental Care has announced a new career framework for dental nurses that, for the first time, links pay to…
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Dental nursing association introduces menopause policy
A dental nursing association has introduced a menopause policy to help support staff experiencing symptoms in the workplace. The British…
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Dental nurse’s month continues on Dentistry CPD
March has seen a host of new content just for dental nurses added to Dentistry CPD, now is the perfect…
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Treatment coordinator opens up about 29-year career in dentistry
From charity work to oral health education, a dental nurse turned treatment coordinator is about to celebrate 30 years in…
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