New kid on the block

There are very few of us who welcome change in the workplace – unless of course we are the architects of that change. Even then, we may take time to adjust to new methods, a new job or responsibilities or even a new workplace.

Change can happen quickly in the dental environment. An investment in a cutting-edge piece of equipment, a refurb of the practice or team training in additional treatments or procedures all put pressure on dental nurses to adapt with a chameleon-like effectiveness and ease in order to continue the delivery of high quality care.

Strong leadership and a team approach should help everyone to acclimatise to new ways and minimise any related disruption. But what if the change involves staffing? How good is your workplace at welcoming new people, for example? And what do you do to make the transition into the team an easy and happy one for all involved?