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Dental nurse calls on colleagues to help vaccinate the UK against COVID-19

A dental nurse who is helping to vaccinate people against coronavirus is calling on colleagues to join her in the fight against the pandemic.

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‘Think carefully before you say no’ – frontline dental nurse urges colleagues to have coronavirus vaccine

A dental nurse on the coronavirus frontline is urging colleagues to have the vaccine when it’s offered – and ignore ‘opinions and misinformation’ on...

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{my}dentist award winners announced

Dental nurse Donna Orbell and student dental nurse Carina Liquito dos Reis Marques have both been recognised for their excellence in dentistry.

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Dental nurse beats the odds to scoop educator job at Philips

Dental nurse Annija Mantaja talks about her role as a professional educator for Philips...

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COVID-19 has disrupted dental nursing job landscape

The pandemic has disrupted dental nurse staffing, pushing up practice demand for locums and prompting many to seek a more administrative role within...

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Happy Teeth Outreach nominated for diversity award

A former University of Leeds dentistry student's project to help improve the dental health of children at special schools across Leeds has been...

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Do you feel valued as a dental nurse?

There is nothing quite like great feedback or a good chat – one simple connection can make your day.

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Bringing up baby

Lauren Kristiansen was 10 months into her dental nursing training when she discovered she was pregnant. She completed her practical at eight months...

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BADN pays tribute to Janet Goodwin

​It is with great sadness that BADN announces the death of Janet Goodwin at home in Blackpool after a long battle with breast cancer.

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BADN welcomes survey on pay concerns

​The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has welcomed the survey by the NHS Business Services Authority on pay concerns during the COVID-19...

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The Happy Dental Nurse

Hayley O’Neill reveals how she plugged a gap in the market with a fun learning pack for trainee dental nurses and their mentors

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BADN honours dental nurse's 'outstanding contribution' to profession

​The BADN 2020 Outstanding Contribution to Dental Nursing Professional Practice Award was presented to Dr Debbie Reed at the BADN 80th Anniversary...