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
Thinking about a healthcare career? You're considering a fantastic and rewarding path! The options are vast, from nursing and midwifery to radiography and physiotherapy. But what if we told you there's a unique and dynamic role you may not have considered yet: dental nursing? If you're looking for a healthcare career that offers a fast-paced
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
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?
If you're thinking about becoming a dental nurse, finding the right training provider is the first step towards a fulfilling, successful career. At SmileWisdom’s dental nursing academy, we specialise in supporting future dental professionals through every stage of their journey, from beginner to qualified, and beyond. Here are five compelling reasons why SmileWisdom should be
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
