The Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) is commemorating being a founder of the International Federation of Dental Assistants and Dental Nurses, as part of its 10-year anniversary celebrations.

This is the fourth initiative the society is celebrating as part of its anniversary celebrations.

The SDBN was responsible for designing and bringing together an international group that contributed to the COP26 Sustainability in Healthcare and Education initiative. The members involved contributed to the presentation, which was delivered on a worldwide platform and was recorded. It also led to dental nurses being named in the World Health Organisation (WHO) Oral Health Strategy. The focus of the presentation was on designing and delivering sustainable oral care at the community and local level.

All participants received certificates from the University of Glasgow and the University of Berlin.

The society is exceptionally proud of this project and the one that followed. These projects allow dental nurses and oral health practitioners to showcase their skills and abilities, encouraging creative and courageous conversations. Many of those involved were shocked to discover that some of the richest countries provide the least care to the most vulnerable and those in need.

The society has said it was a privilege to work collaboratively and to have a member deliver the presentation with such passion and conviction. In a world of inequalities, oral care should not be neglected, knowing that the mouth is the gateway to the body and human health and life. This not only celebrates the broader skills and abilities of the profession but also reminds dental nurses that international work brings powerful opportunities.

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