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The professional image of dental nursing

A professional narrative is a collection of stories created to illustrate the work of professionals. For dental nurses, constructing a professional identity, and gaining recognition by society, can be achieved through creating a professional voice that tells stories about the valuable work dental nu

Dental team working is evolving to meet the predicted oral health needs of current and future populations. It is accepted that such a monumental task will be challenging and will require an approach to workforce development that integrates all the dental professions into a single community of practice. Within that community there is a need to optimise the use of the talent, capacity and capability that already exists within the dental workforce. Therefore, it is essential that each dental profession establishes itself and is held in mutually high regard by colleagues in order to create a working environment that functions with high levels of professional confidence.

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