Professionalism/career development

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The final fit – results of research into educational needs of dental nurses

The final theme of our series of articles on dental nurse education and training in the UK focuses on the results of the online survey that was run on...

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The modern day dental nurse

In this article, Laura Horton discusses how she became an upskilled dental nurse and how this can be a reality for so many dental nurses today as...

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Career pathways and career aspiration of dental nurses

The third article in this series from the NEBDN discusses what discrepancies exist between research and practice in relation to delivering education...

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Looking to the future: the changing role of the dental nurse

This is the first article of a two-part series that will discuss the changing role of the dental nurse and the new opportunities that these changes...

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Writing up the lab sheet – what YOU are saying about education and training

The third article in this series from the NEBDN discusses what discrepancies exist between research and practice in relation to delivering education...

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The role of the dental nurse in 2020: a possible picture?

This article will explore the likely oral health requirements of the nation in the future, and the possible role that dental nurses may take with...

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Neuro-Linguistic Programming: conversations for change

All too often, an individual's resolve to change unhealthy lifestyle choices follows a serious health scare about their own health, or that of someone...

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First impressions – reviewing current research on education and training

The second article in this series from the NEBDN focuses on the research that has been undertaken regarding education and training, the barriers that...

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Research into nurses’ and students’ educational needs

Dental nursing is evolving rapidly, with roles expanding. While this means that more advanced knowledge and skills are needed, evidence on the...

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Trial of a new prison service triage system

Prison dental professionals have to manage a complex agenda in order to deliver optimum care for their patients, and require a range of skills...

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Bullying in the workplace: what it is and how to cope with it

Bullying at work damages the health and wellbeing of affected staff and represents a huge financial cost to the NHS. Dealing with it is easier said...

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Training and learning do not have to be boring

So much of our current learning feels so repetitive and routine that our brains pay less attention to it. Presenters or tutors do most of the talking...