Every year, dental care professionals all over the world take part in World Oral Health Day on the 20th March. This year, we are calling all dental nurses to arms to get involved in spreading awareness of good oral health.

Registered dental nurses are legally obliged to have suitable indemnity insurance in place before working in a clinic. This requirement ensures that any patient facing harm during treatment has the option to seek appropriate compensation.

We receive numerous enquiries about the process of re-registering as a dental nurse. Many dental nurses opt to come off the register for various reasons, such as preparing for maternity leave, exploring alternative careers, working abroad, and, notably, during the challenging circumstances of the pandemic. The process of re-registering is called ‘restoration’.

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. 

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.