Chris Barrow open discussion event is likely to be a frank and open discussion on the back of all of the challenges he is experiencing in practices and on the back of our call trends. FREE webinar – for all to attend. We hope you will come armed with a number of questions and share […]
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We celebrate the pride of dental nurses on the day of the first dental nursing examination in 1943. It is always a day of pride and celebration and a day to remember all of those fantastic dental nurses out there who work tirelessly to care for patients, support clinicians and ensure the safe and efficient
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Congratulations to one of SBDN Scotland Ambassadors who graduated with a BSc in Dental Nursing 12th November. Many of you know that the Society champions the professional vison of dental nursing and celebrates development, progression and successes across the profession. This comes in many guises, not just qualifications. Nevertheless, this qualification clearly demonstrates that there
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It was announced today that as of April 2022 all those who are patient facing and working in CQC regulated activity will be required to have the COVID-19 vaccinations. There are suggestions that there will be exemptions for those who cannot take part in the vaccination programme on medical grounds. This includes both NHS and
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SBDN are huge advocates for mentoring and mentorship and have trained and practicing mentors – yet another benefit to your membership with us. The Society are proud to not only be mentors but to support others in becoming a mentor. Mentoring in the workplace is essential and it is no difference in education, but it
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A subject never far away from the dental press and the wider healthcare settings, but a subject that has always held a vital part in the day to day smooth running of a dental workspace. Dental nurses tend to be the focal point in infection prevention and control and have really taken the lead in
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Greater Development Support Options Introduced for Professionals with Conditions and Undertakings. Original GDC Post Today we have announced changes to the way dental professionals in England with conditions or undertakings will arrange their development support. From 1 October 2021 professionals will have greater options and flexibility with regards to who provides their development support, which has historically only been available through Health Education England. Conditions or undertakings are applied
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NSK launches the SMART3 Handpiece Decontamination Protocol (sponsored post) As the UK’s market leader in handpiece and decontamination technology, NSK is committed to improving the standards of handpiece decontamination, especially as a result of the heightened risks posed by transmission of harmful pathogens, particularly by asymptomatic patients in relation to COVID-19. Currently the central focus
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The GDC have published the August 2021 statistics, at the time of publishing 58,053 dental nurses were recorded as being on the register and those shows an increase on last year of 814. What is currently not clear is how many are new registrants and how many existing registrants have (if any) not renewed their
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