More than 3,000 DCPs did not re-register in 2020
2021-08-13
Thousands of DCPs were voluntarily scrapped from the register or chose not to renew in 2020, it has emerged. According to latest GDC figures, almost
Dental Nursing
Majority of UK dental nurses earn less than £20k per year
2021-04-20
Almost 65% of dental nurses are paid between £10,000 and £20,000 a year, a new survey has revealed. According to fresh figures from the British
A life in dentistry – Debbie Reed on working in the Royal Navy
2021-04-19
Debbie Reed opens up about her life-changing experiences training and working as a dental nurse in the Royal Navy. How did you get into dental
‘They feel undervalued’ – how has COVID-19 impacted dental nursing over the last 12 months?
2021-03-17
Jacqui Elsden, president of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), opens up about what needs to happen to better support dental nursing. Going back
Out of office – Pam Swain on her passion for wine, coffee and meditation
2021-03-14
Pam Swain, chief executive of the BADN, talks about her life growing up, living in Bermuda and her serious love for coffee. I read
‘Forgotten healthcare profession’ – dental nurse turned away from vaccine appointment
2021-03-02
A dental nurse was turned away from a vaccination centre – despite dental team members qualifying for priority access to the COVID-19 jab. Michelle Martin,
Discrimination in dentistry – Wayne Thomas
2021-02-23
Wayne Thomas argues that in order to improve diversity in the NHS, more training and leadership opportunities are essential for the BAME communities. I am
Dannii’s Diaries – how to progress your career as a dental nurse
2021-02-18
Dannii Schroven talks us through career progression for the dental nurse and why different courses are worthwhile. Career progression. The two words dental nurses crave!
Angie Heilmann MBE – a life in dentistry
2021-02-17
Angie Heilmann talks about her journey into dental nursing, touring with bands and falling down the stairs before receiving her MBE. How did you get
Dentistry Online podcast with Laura Maddison
2021-02-13
We chat to Laura Maddison about her unique journey from dental nurse to dentist – and what both roles have taught her about dentistry. Laura
‘Feeling overwhelmed is completely natural’ – my top tips for trainee dental nurses
2021-02-11
Grace Burridge discusses her top tips, guidance and advice for trainee and aspiring dental nurses. The world of dentistry is a wonderful place to work
‘Shaking in my Crocs’ – what I’ve learnt working as a dental nurse and now a dentist
2021-01-22
Laura Maddison qualified as a dentist last summer after years working as a dental nurse. She talks us through what she’s learnt in her first