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
Bullying at work damages the health and wellbeing of affected staff and represents a huge financial cost to the NHS. Dealing with it is easier said than done, but there are steps people can take to help them cope
So much of our current learning feels so repetitive and routine that our brains pay less attention to it. Presenters or tutors do most of the talking and audiences do most of the listening. In this article, Claire Deegan looks at strategies for increasing engagement in education and learning
Dental nurses’ practice should be based on evidence to ensure it is safe and of a high standard. However, the nature of dental nurses’ education means they face barriers to carrying out evidence-based practice
