​The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), is delighted to announce that Claire Kaur RDN has become the latest BADN Fellow.

Claire attended Millfield High School in Thornton, followed by A levels at Blackpool Sixth Form College and then a dental nurse apprenticeship with Beneast Training in 2004, whilst working at Oasis Dental Care in Blackpool. After obtaining the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses NVQ Level 3 Oral Healthcare: Dental Nursing qualification in 2005, Claire continued her education and has been awarded further qualifications in Dental Radiography, Orthodontic Nursing, Oral Health Education, Dental Impression Taking, Plaque Indices and Competency in Fluoride Application. After having worked at St Annes Dental Clinic for several years, Claire has recently taken up a post in the Orthodontic and Oral Surgery departments at Fairfield General Hospital in Bury. She is also a member of the Orthodontic National Group.

BADN Fellowships are awarded to dental nurses who have been BADN members for a minimum of 10 years, and who have submitted a portfolio showing evidence of registration with the General Dental Council via a recognised dental nursing qualification; personal professional indemnity cover; a Personal Development Plan; a minimum of three additional post-registration qualifications from a recognised body; as well as evidence of reflective practice, management/supervisory experience, teaching and/or mentoring experience. Applicants must also have had at least one article published in the dental press and have conducted some form of dental research, during the past ten years.

Applications and portfolios are considered by BADN’s Executive Committee – following approval, BADN Fellows may use the post-nominal letters FBADN. The Fellowship Certificate will be presented to Claire by incoming BADN President Jacqui Elsden at the National Dental Nursing Conference in Oxford on 1-2 November 2019.

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