Dental Nursing

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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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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March is Dental Nurse’s month on Dentistry CPD

For the month of March, Dentistry CPD is focusing on dental nurses. No dental surgery can function without them, so…

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Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Just two glasses…

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Is there a crisis in dental nursing?

Neel Kothari explores the recruitment issues in dental nursing right now and the factors fuelling the current crisis.  Despite the…

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North of England Dentistry Show – Fiona Ellwood on human factors and dental nursing

Fiona Ellwood will discuss human factors at the new Dental Nursing Hub at the North of England Dentistry Show.  FMC…

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National Apprenticeship Week – a rewarding career in dentistry

This week is National Apprenticeship Week, with the theme ‘build the future’. Bupa explains how rewarding an apprenticeship within dentistry…

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Dental nurse made up fake patient names to steal thousands from practice

A dental nurse fabricated fake patient names in a bid to steal thousands of pounds from her employer. The dental…

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North of England Dentistry Show – Preetee Hylton discusses domestic abuse

Preetee Hylton will introduce delegates to the Employer’s Initiative on Domestic Abuse at the North of England Dentistry Show. Taking…

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Utilising dental nurses and how it can help the running of a practice

Karla Macey talks about the importance of utilising dental nurses for not just the individual but also the practice. I’m…

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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…

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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…

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Dental nursing – how to move away from a negative mindset

Donna Sadler, mentor and trainer, suggests how dental nurses can sift through the negativity and keep positive during a turbulent…

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Driving home for Christmas – dental nurse surprised with plane ticket to see family

A dental nurse was gifted a surprise plane ticket by her colleagues to visit her family over Christmas. Kitija Jaksta,…

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Dentist struck off after ‘repeatedly’ sexually assaulting two dental nurses

A dentist who sexually assaulted two dental nurses in the presence of patients has been struck off the register.  The…

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