Is your professional antenna switched on?

In any dental healthcare setting, your professional antennae are forever switched on – picking up on anything from patient satisfaction and possible safeguarding concerns to the need to re-order stock or service clinical equipment. The ability to multi-task is a big advantage in this profession, with the minutiae of dentistry dominating the dental nurse’s day.

Additionally, hours can be long, patient interactions challenging and the extracurricular expectations of ECPD learning, with a focus on a personal development plan that stretches your abilities and builds on your skillset, a tough call.

So, when you get a chance to switch off and shed a little work-related stress, it can be a delight. However, it is often when our guard is down that mistakes are made – and the 'easy options' have appeal.