Dental nursing is a highly rewarding and varied career, with many professionals choosing to remain in the field for years. However, if you’re looking to expand your career opportunities and develop new skills, consider branching out into dental tutoring or assessing. Whether you continue working as a dental nurse or transition entirely into an educational role, it’s essential to understand the qualifications, skills, and opportunities each path offers.

Becoming a mum can be overwhelming, especially in today’s digital age, where parenting advice seems to come from every direction. Oral health may not be a top priority at the start of a parenting journey, but as teeth can typically emerge from 6 months, it soon becomes necessary for mums to feel confident managing their children’s oral health. Dental professionals are in the ideal position to provide support to mums in a non-judgemental way. This article will explore some of the ways to support mums to ensure their children start off life with good oral health habits. 

As dental professionals, we recognise that many oral diseases can be prevented with a balanced diet and consistent oral hygiene routine. Yet we still see many patients presenting with multiple cavities and gum disease. Much of this is due to a lack of public awareness about maintaining good oral health.

There are numerous opportunities for career progression for dental nurses, with many choosing to pursue careers in dental hygiene and dental therapy (DHT). This article aims to offer insights into this career path and some steps to take to make this transition. 

The NEBDN January 2025 OSCEs are just around the corner, starting this Friday. With 5 stations requiring you to draw on your knowledge, skills, and behaviours linked to GDC Learning Outcomes, preparation is key! On average, you'll have 5 minutes per station, with some shorter tasks allocated 3 minutes. Here are our top tips to help you feel confident and prepared: