Onwards and upwards

Qualifying as a dental nurse is a great achievement. It involves hours of study, developing practical skills, learning countless medical and dental terms, writing in a language that would confuse most classical scholars and becoming a caring, compassionate, efficient team member.

After the qualification celebrations are over, you can reflect on the satisfaction of knowing you are a vital member of a profession dedicated to maintaining and enhancing physical and mental health; instrumental in assisting other clinicians, looking after the safety and wellbeing of patients and supporting them with empathy during stressful dental procedures.

It is perfectly possible to enjoy remaining at this post-qualification level, but nowadays there are many opportunities for career advancement in the UK.