Professionalism/career development

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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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Workplace stress takes its toll on NHS workers amid COVID-19

A new survey reveals that 43% of frontline staff have found it hard to stay positive over the last six months with workplace stress singled out as the...

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Society of British Dental Nurses Conference – Looking at things through a different lens

Fiona Ellwood, patron of the Society of British Dental Nurses, updates us on last week's conference and National Dental Nursing day...

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An educational experience

The National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) announces the launch of its new Fluoride Varnish Application

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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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March 2021: BDIA Dental Showcase goes virtual

A brand new virtual event is taking place on 22-26 March 2021 – BDIA Dental Showcase On Demand.

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December hike in NHS dental charges

Dentists have slammed the plan to increase NHS dental charges in England on 14 December – a hike that was postponed from 1 April during the first wave...

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Awards will celebrate dental professionals who shone in pandemic

​Dental teams are invited to nominate their colleagues for an award – especially those who they believe have shone throughout the pandemic.

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Award honours dental nurse Janet Goodwin

​FGDP(UK) has introduced an award to its annual event that will recognise the achievements of dental care professionals and is in honour of the late...

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Be the Best you can be

Dental Nurse Leanna Best looks at how you can maximise your learning to benefit your patients – and your practice

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So, you want to go to university…

Dental nurse Jodie Bradley tells Julie Bissett about her ambition, the importance of people skills and how COVID-19 has affected her initial ‘student...

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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...