The need for an expanded skills mix within dental teams can lead to the decision to bring in new team members with the required skills from outside of the dental sector. The dental team benefits from a new skills range and the new team member learns new dentistry skills
The second part of this two-part article focuses on the results of the online survey that was run on the NEBDN website. It examines dental nurses' opinions on future training and educational needs and what courses should be developed to aid dental nurses to further their careers
A professional narrative is a collection of stories created to illustrate the work of professionals. For dental nurses, constructing a professional identity, and gaining recognition by society, can be achieved through creating a professional voice that tells stories about the valuable work dental nu
Rachel Hughes has successfully implemented a nurse-led clinic at her practice based solely on using the extended Scope of Practice. Here she discusses what exactly extended Scope of Practice is and how other nurses can use it to develop as individuals and to the benefit of their patients and practic
The final theme of our series of articles on dental nurse education and training in the UK focuses on the results of the online survey that was run on the NEBDN website. This is the first part of a two-part article and examines dental nurses' qualifications and employment
In this article, Laura Horton discusses how she became an upskilled dental nurse and how this can be a reality for so many dental nurses today as Scope of Practice allows dental nurses to become providers in their own right
The third article in this series from the NEBDN discusses what discrepancies exist between research and practice in relation to delivering education and training
This is the first article of a two-part series that will discuss the changing role of the dental nurse and the new opportunities that these changes will bring. This article will examine how the role is changing and how the Scope of Practice is contributing towards this change
The third article in this series from the NEBDN discusses what discrepancies exist between research and practice in relation to delivering education and training
This article will explore the likely oral health requirements of the nation in the future, and the possible role that dental nurses may take with regard to delivery of such care
All too often, an individual's resolve to change unhealthy lifestyle choices follows a serious health scare about their own health, or that of someone close to them. This article considers the value of Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques to help patients who want to make and maintain lifestyle c
Reflective practice enables healthcare practitioners to learn and shows that they are committed professionals. The method described here should assist dental nurses to use reflection to identify strengths and areas for improvement to support their development
The second article in this series from the NEBDN focuses on the research that has been undertaken regarding education and training, the barriers that are preventing dental nurses from reaching their goals, and what is needed to encourage the workforce to stay in their roles
Dental nursing is evolving rapidly, with roles expanding. While this means that more advanced knowledge and skills are needed, evidence on the education required is sparse. New research projects aim to address this and to ensure nurse training meets the needs of the profession
