2024 is looking promising, with a whole array of dental shows and conferences for you to sink your teeth into. It is an opportune time to collect Enhanced CPD, learn about the latest industry advancements, and discover new technology. For keen dental professionals, these events are not to be missed. You’ll also get plenty of chances to hear from some of the industry’s leading professionals, covering topics from the career pathways available for dental nurses through to the importance of patient engagement in the practice. And let’s not forget that entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den Legend, Steven Bartlett, will also be a speaker at one of the biggest events of the year! We have all the dates you need to make sure you don’t miss out.
The Dental Nurse Retention Survey – Results from the GDC
Between February and March 2023, stakeholders of the GDC conducted the Dental Nurse Retention Survey to try and gain an understanding of the current ‘recruitment crisis’, which is linked to the drop in dental nurse registrations in recent years. The survey aimed to establish knowledge of the current state of the registered dental nurse workforce and gain insights into the reasons for its condition.