Dental Nursing

Nursing matters – how important is the working relationship between dentist and dental nurse?

Gemma Forsythe rounds off 2021 with a discussion on the communication between dental nurse and dentist.  Teamwork is essential for…

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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… How mandatory vaccinations…

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Why dental nurses are turning to locum work

With a recruitment crisis hitting dentistry hard, many practices across the UK are struggling to attract dental nurses.  We speak…

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Updating dental nursing skills

Aura Infection Control partners with the Society of British Dental Nurses to deliver training tailored exclusively towards the dental nursing…

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Celebrating Dental Nurses Day 2021

The fourth annual Dental Nurses Day has kicked off – and we are using the day to celebrate all things…

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Nursing matters – celebrating Dental Nurses Day this November

Gemma Forsythe details the delights of dental nursing and why the profession should stand proud this November.  There can be…

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Dental nursing – dentistry’s ‘most devastating recruitment crisis’ in 30 years

Claire Frisby and Jayne Sproson explore the challenges within dental nursing and why dentistry is facing the ‘most devastating’ recruitment…

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Nursing matters – how can practices retain staff during the dental nursing crisis?

Gemma Forsythe talks about the recruitment crisis within dental nursing and what needs to happen to fix it. It is…

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‘Practices are desperate’ – the growing demand for dental nurses

Over the last few months, reports have circulated highlighting a need for dental nurses within the profession. Last month, an…

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‘I burst into tears’ – dental nurse wins fashion photography award

A dental nurse who walked away with a fashion photographer award said she ‘wasn’t expecting’ to do so well. Sheila…

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Nursing matters – it always seems impossible until it’s done

Gemma Forysthe opens up about the ins and outs of getting her dental nursing qualification – and what trainees can…

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Dental nurses’ wellbeing – ‘we all need to support and uplift each other’

Following a recent report that exposes a lack of research into the wellbeing of dental nurses, Grace Burridge considers the…

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Dentistry podcast – Gemma Forsythe on giving a voice to dental nurses

Gemma Forsythe provides insight into the day-to-day of dental nursing and why she thinks some nurses are leaving the profession.…

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Dental nurse groped by patient during tooth extraction

A dental nurse was groped by a married patient in the middle of a procedure. The 49-year-old patient touched her…

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Mental health – review suggests little or no evidence of research into wellbeing of dental nurses

Little or no research has been carried out into the mental health of dental nurses, a report shows. While there…

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WHO calls for better use of dental nurses and hygienists to address oral health needs

Global dental training generally focuses on specialised dentists rather than dental nurses, therapists, hygienists and assistants, according to the World…

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Nursing matters – you can’t pour from an empty cup

Gemma Forsythe talks about the pressures of nursing and why dental nurses need to take time out for themselves during…

Dental Nursing

More than 3,000 DCPs did not re-register in 2020

Thousands of DCPs were voluntarily scrapped from the register or chose not to renew in 2020, it has emerged. According…

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Dental nursing roles see 72% salary increase compared to last year, says recruitment site

Salaries of dental nursing roles have seen a 72% increase across the last year, new data suggests. According to recruitment…

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