Government Published the Women’s Health Strategy in July 2022 The Society have asked what does this strategy mean for dental nurses given that there are 57113 dental nurses on the GDC register who identify as female as of August 2022. The Society support all dental nurses and on this occasion are exploring this recent health […]
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OCDO England Announced first steps of contract reform, stating this is not ‘job done’. The full details are available on the link provided https://t.co/8Kpow11dmZ This represents the first significant change to the contract since its introduction in 2006. It follows 12 months of engagement with frontline dental teams, the public, patients and other stakeholders after
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As a members benefit SBDN have a purposefully designed scheme which has been collaboratively designed by and for dental nurses. The policy offers a competitive rate. As part of our membership you also have access to free ECPDs, career coaching, mentoring, academic support and so much more – join us see the benefit. For further
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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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