Spooked out with dentophobia. Spooked out with dentophobia. How dental nurses can help put anxious patients at ease. October is the month of spooky goings on with Halloween just around the corner. For some people though, nightmares don’t just happen at Halloween. Dentophobia is a new word suggested to define a strong fear of
The link between mouth breathing and periodontal disease. Breathing – it’s something we do all day, every day without a second thought if we’re lucky enough to have no health restrictions that make breathing difficult. The average human will take around 22,000 breaths per day. 22,000 cycles of inhaling and exhaling without having
SmileWisdom and our dental nursing experiences Full disclosure, dentistry wasn’t on Deborah’s wish list for careers when she was at school. In her teenage years she worked at estate agents as a summer job that lead to an 8-year career selling property. While working as an estate agent Deborah met her then-husband who
Finding a job as a dental nurse Dental nursing is a rewarding, professional career with lots of opportunities to progress and develop. You can become a trainee dental nurse by enrolling in the NEBDN diploma course. As part of the course requirements, you will need to find your first job working as a trainee
Your health and your teeth - oral health and general health Hands up if you’ve ever experienced prolonged tooth or gum pain and thought, “oh I’ll leave it a bit longer and see if it goes away”? We look at why getting on top of your oral health symptoms is key to overall
Raising Awareness of the Importance of Oral Health Mid May to Mid June each year is National Smile Month, when the Oral Health Foundation shines a spotlight on oral health issues. As trainees and qualified dental nurses, what can you be doing this month to raise awareness of the importance of oral health?
Dental Nursing, Mental Health and Anxiety This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK As a company that is passionate about helping people, we thought it was important to be a part of the conversation. Mental health matters every day of the year but it’s thrust into the spotlight on the
National Receptionists Day - Upskill Your Team National Receptionists Day is celebrated in May every year. To celebrate it, we look at the invaluable job receptionists do and why it is a great idea to not only show your reception team some appreciation but also consider all the transferable skills of a receptionist.
Dental Nursing and Disease Prevention Some of the most fulfilling jobs are those that give you the opportunity to make a difference in other people’s lives. If you’re on the fence about changing careers, here’s why dental nursing might be just the career you’re looking for. The aftermath of the pandemic left many
How to reduce your stress when studying It’s stress awareness month in April so what better moment to consider ways to reduce our stress and anxiety when studying?Whilst studying to become a dental nurse is exciting, we would be lying if we pretended there wasn’t a lot to learn. Working towards a dream job takes
