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An overview of clinical treatment coordination

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Clinical treatment coordination encompasses the role of a treatment coordinator with that of an extended skills dental nurse, paving the way for dental nurses to become treatment providers in their own right. In this article, Rachel Hughes tells us her story and how it was all made possible

Dentistry is always changing and evolving. The most significant stage of this change, so far, has been the introduction of statutory registration, closely followed by the introduction of the Care Quality Commission.

As with any change, it is human nature to be cautious and afraid. However, by embracing a new era and a new way of thinking we can bring about significant change not only to our own future but that of others and importantly the future of dental nursing.

I started nursing in 1996 after answering an advert for a trainee nurse. Dentistry wasn't my career of choice. I'd never considered it. I was interested in medicine but didn't apply myself enough at school.

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