‘I am just a dental nurse’
Priya Sharma suggests that we can all break down the stereotypes – by becoming ambassadors
All Careers and education
‘I struck gold’
Rachael Norton is head dental nurse in a high-end cosmetic clinic in the heart of London. Here she reveals how a dental nurse can be the jewel in the crown of any successful practice
How to ensure a team of high flyers
This series continues to explore the leadership skills of the dental nurse. With John Fowler
The anxieties of expectation
Trudie Dawson explores safeguarding and what this means for you
How to set up your own businessHow to set up your own business
Variety is the spice of life for dental nurse Charlotte Lindsey. A fairly new recruit to the profession, her expansive experience has inspired her to to set up as a locum – an exciting next step in her career
Signs of the times
Why are tattoos considered taboo within a dental environment? Here, dental nurse Emma Bond argues that ink does not always spell ‘unprofessional’ when it comes to body art and dentistry
Never judge a book by its cover
Why we all need to stop and think before making judgement calls
Are you sleepwalking through your career?
A reflective review on the benefits of learning from experience, by Glenys Bridges
Dental anxiety, fear and phobia
As a dental therapist, with many years of clinical experience, managing the anxious and phobic patient has become a major part of Christine Maclevy's work. Here, in the first of two articles, she shares some insights
The lowdown on writing an article
Former Mail Online reporter Gaby Bissett shares some key tips on getting readers hooked
The ultimate factory reset
Hajnalka Takacs reveals why dental nursing was the perfect escape from the monotony of the production line
Maximising your development – with photography
Phil Wander looks at how dental nurses can be included in the taking and making of high-quality clinical photographs – in assisting the clinician as well as taking digital photographs independently
Are you happy in your career?
With dental nurse salaries a hot topic, we hear from Paul Duffy on why he hopes his research study on job satisfaction may highlight the crux of the matter
How to boost your emotional quotient
You may have the IQ but do you have the EQ to be a great dental nurse? Dave Hancock explains
Seizing the right opportunities
Dental nurse Lizzie Boon is a Quality Assurance Auditor for the National Examining Board of Dental Nurses (NEBDN). She walks us through her career in dental nursing
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