Engagement in higher education, particularly through foundation degrees, is becoming more widespread in a variety of employment and professional sectors. But what are foundation degrees, how do they differ from other courses, and could achieving one enhance your career in dental nursing?
At the end of the first 5-year CPD cycle and in the wake of a number of studies looking at participation in education and development and CPD, this article considers the barriers that dental nurses have reported and what changes might promote greater participation
This series of articles has examined different types of study days and courses that may be available to you and how to manage your time to not only survive but complete the course. This article examines some principles of writing essays
This series of articles has examined different types of study days and courses that may be available to you and how to manage your time to not only survive but complete the course. This article explores ways in which you can efficiently learn from textbooks and journals.
Whether you have started in a management role or are aspiring to one, it's important to take charge of your own development. There are several steps you can take that will boost your profile and management skills, regardless of your current role
This series of articles has examined different types of study days and courses that may be available to you and how to manage your time to not only survive but complete the course. This article examines one of the areas students new to study often find the hardest—searching the literature
This series of articles examines different types of study days and courses that may be available to you and how to survive and complete the course. This article will help you manage your time so that any continuing education you undertake becomes a pleasure rather than a burden
Harris CM, Welbury R, Cairns AM (2013) The Scottish dental practitioner's role in managing child abuse and neglect. Br Dent J214: E24
This series of articles is designed to help you develop your continuing education as a dental nurse. The series examine different types of study days and courses that may be available to you and how to survive and complete the course. This article will help you make sense of course structures
Effective care coordination requires that each patient's needs and preferences for care are matched with the appropriate level of service and clinical expertise and that care decisions are based on knowledge of the patient and availability of care
This article is the seventh in a series of case studies illustrating the roles and responsibilities of the registered dental nurse. It will describe the guidance that is available, and the steps necessary, to avoid the legal and ethical problems that will be discussed
This series of articles is designed to help you develop your continuing education as a dental nurse. The series will examine different types of study days and courses that may be available to you. It will give you some tips on what to look for when considering two similar types of course
Uniforms and personal protective equipment are a major part of your practice's and your own professional image, as well as for protecting patients and professionals. Dental care workers need to ensure they comply with health and safety regulations around their use
Fiona Grist, vice president of the Orthodontic National Group for Dental Nurses and Therapists, and a member of Dental Nursing’s editorial board, highlights two dental nurse winners at the BOS annual conference and the British Dental Assocation awards dinner respectively
