‘Humbled’
Dental nurse Mary Chati shares her enriching experience as dental nurse in Zimbabwe after working in the UK for 10 years
All Careers and education
Defence Dental Care
The sharing of ideas and celebration of successes are vital to developing close team relationships. Sarah Armstrong talks about a conference designed to strengthen the bond between military and civilian dental care professionals.
More than just an exam
Dental nurse tutor Heidi Grimwood reveals why her passion for teaching student dental nurses goes beyond gaining a qualification
Why we all need more
John Fowler discusses the importance of trust, honesty and objective appraisal within a successful mentoring relationship
Life on the other side
Fiona Ellwood investigates dental nursing career opportunities, with a look at how passion and hard work paid off for one of the students at Warwick University, orthodontic therapist Lilly-Rose Cairns
Back to the classroom?
Dawn Walsh discusses why dental nurses should consider the ‘teaching’ role of oral health educator
Oral health champions
A look at how Ailsa Gordon and Miranda Moodie are helping to change the oral health status of some of Scotland’s young and old
Proactive, proud...
Dental nurse Sophie Jackson shares her career journey and her enthusiasm for all things dental
Do you have...
Can a dental nurse also be a great manager? John Fowler suggest that the attributes required by both can work well together
NHS training
We join Kerry Tilbury to take a look inside a new £100 million project where a dedicated DCP training facility is raising the bar in dental nurse training
Breathing fire
Dental nurse Jenni Pattni reveals how a cuddly dragon is helping oral health educators achieve magic results for patients in the Midlands
‘My brilliant career’
Katy Schulze shares her pathway over two decades – from dental nurse to practice manager – she believes she’s found her dream job
My second family
What makes a difference to an award-winning dental nurse? Emma Clithero explains why dental nursing ‘ticks all the boxes’ and why she views her practice team as more than just colleagues
Job placement made easy
Mike Hutter tells Fiona Ellwood how he is hoping to fix the ‘broken’ dental nurse recruitment process
Big journeys begin with small
The role of the treatment coordinator is increasing in popularity within dental teams and with good reason, says Dawn Walsh
