Professionalism/career development

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R*E*S*P*E*C*T – how do you treat your dental colleagues?

Like the best-oiled machinery, a spanner in the works at any dental practice can cause untold damage.

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A little bedtime reading?

Registration recognises your professional role, but what is expected of you? Priya Sharma outlines the regulator’s requirements

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Dental nurse to dental clinician

What are the options for those who wish to follow their dreams, but haven’t the required A-level subjects or grades to apply for BDS and BSc Dental...

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BADN extends deadline for Award nominations

​The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) is extending its deadline for nominations for its four Awards until 30 March.

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Are you a potential DCP award winner?

C​olgate and the Oral & Dental Research Trust are offering awards for research conducted by dental care professionals (DCPs).

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Why we all need more than just a ‘nodding dog’

John Fowler discusses the importance of trust, honesty and objective appraisal within a successful mentoring relationship

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‘Hot Topics’ study day to help spark your career

A study day designed for DCPs with an eye on their future will celebrate leap year this 29 February by focusing on some hot topics.

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Dentists urge Botox ad compliance

The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) is encouraging dentists and dental practices offering botulinum toxin injections to ensure their...

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What to expect at the OSCEs

More than 1,000 candidates participate in 10 different stations to complete the timed practical exam – the OSCE – which will result in a pass or fail...

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Life on the other side of the chair

Fiona Ellwood investigates dental nursing career opportunities, with a look at how passion and hard work paid off for one of the students at Warwick...

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Breathing fire into kids’ oral health care

Dental nurse Jenni Pattni reveals how a cuddly dragon is helping oral health educators achieve magic results for patients in the Midlands

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New appointments at SBDN

​There have been two new appointments at the Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) followings its AGM.