Pam Swain, chief executive of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year’s Honours List for services to dental nursing.

Pam has worked for the association since 1992, whilst running her own holistic therapy business in her spare time. Pam is also editor of the British Dental Nurses’ Journal and writes regularly for other dental publications.

Pam was a member of Soroptimist International (SI) Fleetwood until it closed in 2004 and is now an active member of SI Blackpool and District, where she was president from 2012 to 2014. During her presidential term, Pam organised various events to raise money for her presidential charities. Another project included the provision of filled backpacks for the Mary’s Meals Backpack Project – a number of dental companies provided children’s toothbrushes and toothpaste for inclusion in SI Blackpool’s backpacks.

Pam obtained the City & Guilds Licentiate in Management in 2005 and a Master’s degree in Business Administration in 2007. She is a fellow of the Chartered Management Institute.

In 2012, Pam was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Dental Awards, and the BADN Outstanding Contribution to Dental Nursing Award. Pam celebrated 32 years of employment with BADN in 2024.

Preetee Hylton, BADN president, said, "I have known Pam for years; I have witnessed her working alongside various presidents and the BADN executive committee for the empowerment and benefit of the dental nursing workforce.

“Although not a dental nurse herself, she has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the profession. Her tenacity and passion in standing up for dental nurses is admirable. I am delighted and honoured to have her by my side as I start my tenure as BADN president."

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