SBDN are keen to share this news with you from the GDC …. We’re setting out our plans for public protection for the next three years at a time of considerable uncertainty for dentistry and the UK. Our plan provides a framework for how we plan to manage uncertainty while furthering our ambition for a […]
SBDN are hosting a free webinar 25/06/2022 supporting dental nurses with the 10hrs over 2yrs GDC Rule: Having enough hours is not enough! Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApcumtrT0tGNEUKwxUd6cjj5-J-_aQQcmX
Encouraging Dental Nurses To Get Ahead with ECPD, remembering the 10/2 rule too. GDC calls for particular focus on CPD as dental care professionals’ annual renewal opens The annual renewal period for dental care professionals (DCPs) opens today with the General Dental Council (GDC) calling for professionals to check their CPD record now to make
Flexibility on meeting ECPD requirements relating to COVID-19 has come to an end. The Society are urging dental nurses to check they are on track as the annual submission date is fast approaching. The Society encourage all dental nurses to undertake a variety of types of Enhanced Continual Professional Development activities and to learn together
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In 2020 the Society of British Dental Nurses looked at meaningful and purposeful ways of increasing the workforce. The obvious matters of salary, being valued, respected, recognised and given a greater degree of autonomy all raised their head, but where do we start in reality. We know there are some things within our gift to
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We are delighted to inform all of our members about the new qualifications in Wales and of course this is vital for our members in Wales. As part of the Welsh government driver Bangor University have developed a level 4 and a level 3 in dental nursing that are specific to Wales. In addition to
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Sandra White OBE and Prof. Iain Chapple were awarded Queen’s honours in the 2021 list. SBDN wish to congratulate both, President Fiona Ellwood said ‘ it has been a privilege over the years to observe the incredible work of Sandra White and Prof. Chapple’. Sandra was recognised for her commitment to Dental Public Health for
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Whilst 2021 has been another challenging year, there have also been some real positivity and examples of team work. The Society has continued to collaborate with other professional groups and stakeholders and strengthened the international working. The End Of Year News Roundup certainly gives you a flavour of our work and to finish the full
End of Year News Roundup Read More »
Guidance to NHS Staff, students and volunteers self-isolation and return to work following COVID-19 contact.
OCDO England NHS Staff Update Read More »
SBDN keeping you up to date. The Scotland Branch of the Society have informed us that there has been an update re Infection Prevention and Control mitigation. Please follow the link to read the full document. Click here https://sbdn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CDO-Letter-IPC-7-December-2021.pdf
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