Fiona Ellwood BEM Fiona has had an extensive career in dental nursing and dental nursing education; she has also undertaken several roles, with education being central to those, including the two roles she has with the General Dental Council (GDC). Over the years, she has undertaken a number of educational qualifications, from the most basic […]
All too often, we hear about the career ladder; the history behind the very words is questionable. As a professional group, the term’ career progression’ is contentious and often deemed meaningless to many. This is no surprise, but the sooner we start to look at careers in dental nursing through a different lens, the sooner
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Wednesday, the 22nd October, is the next CPD event – The Art of Reflection. Although we are all expected to reflect, all too often, what happens is that a description is mistaken for a reflection. The GDC notes reflection and reflective practice as important and key to learning, this is your opportunity to get to
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Join us on Wednesday, the 8th October at 7pm—everything you need to know about orthodontic nursing. Join ambassador Louise Morgan who will be sharing her journey through orthodontics as she enters the world of orthodontic therapy. Please follow the link to book https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Gsm8gQPySw28EYtV4uFXzA
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It was a pleasure to be invited to the Bupa Dental Care Clinical Training Academy in Staines on the 24/09/2025 Greeted by the amazing team at Bupa and a large social gathering and lunch ahead of the panel discussion and tour of the amazing facilities. It is game-changing for the world of dental education. During
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Ever thought about broadening your horizon and making use of your excellent skills? Drop in and listen to Sam, who will take you through the work of the Dental Mavericks. It could be that life-changing experience that you are looking for. Follow the link to attend https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/J0a7y3_lQqauNu8zU8hG3w
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The Society is pleased to acknowledge the rise in the number of dental nurses on the register in 2025, but again questions what has happened between July 2025 and August 2025, acknowledging natural attrition. It is pleasing to see a recorded increase of 3,293 dental nurses on the register as of August 2025 in comparison
In 2024, the GDC reported a drop in dental nurses being removed from the register. Often, the removal from the register is related to CPD errors. The Society was involved in developing the Mythbuster for CPD, which is displayed on the GDC website – we have added the link below. If you were removed from
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This year, the awards have a slightly different approach. We are celebrating our next significant milestone, we are 10 years old! We will present the successful candidates with their awards on the day and celebrate with everyone who was nominated. Manchester 22nd November. Top Tips for the nominations are: Awards History The Society was founded
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