All Careers and education

Dental nurse req for busy local practice. No exp req, would suit school leaver

Nicola Dines draws on her 20-plus years of experience to look ahead to a better future for the dental nurse

How to Showcase your skills

October may seem a little way off right now but the journey to an exciting career starts here. Julie Bissett considers why BDIA Dental Showcase is must-attend for any career-minded dental nurse

How to pause and reflect

‘A wise person will learn more from their mistakes than from their successes,’ suggests John Fowler, in this reflective review on clinical leadership

New mums, old tricks

‘It's never too early to brush’ – Gemma Allen says she is ‘just a small cog to the wheels in motion trying to improve the nation's oral health’. She shares her story…

Secrets of a male dental nurse

A chance ‘meeting’ on our Facebook page led Alex Keir-Rawlings and Dom Allen to discuss the ups and downs of being a man in a woman's world. We listened in…

Unlocking success

A look at the key points in the process of mentoring within the dental profession, with Trudie Dawson

Diversity – and you

As the world becomes multicultural and ethnically diverse, associated communication issues appear more frequently

Taking the lead

Glenys Bridges considers the steps towards developing the role of lead dental nurse

Do you wear it well?

All members of staff must take a sensible and safe approach to their dress and appearance, cleanliness and personal hygiene. Charlotte Cash explains why

CPD – quality or quantity?

Continuing Professional Development – what does it mean to you? Charlotte Wake goes on the hunt for suitable sources and discovers some good practice along the way

Take the plunge

Dental nurse Michaela Coate reveals how reaching out to those who need us most is made easy with the support of a national oral health charity scheme

Thinking implant dentistry? Think training

Kasia Allan explains why dental nurses should look at training in implant dentistry

‘I am just a dental nurse’

Priya Sharma suggests that we can all break down the stereotypes – by becoming ambassadors

‘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