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8 November marks World Radiography Day Did you know that the 8th of November marks the anniversary of the accidental discovery of X-radiation way back in 1895 by a gentleman called Wilhelm Röntgen? It was a discovery that would go on to help countless people around the world every single day. Wilhelm was
Celebrating Dental Nurses The 22 November marks National Dental Nurse Day - a day to thank and celebrate the important role of dental nurses. Dental nurses are critical in delivering the best patient care and as part of a well-running dental practice. Dental Nurses Day was first established in 2017 by the Society
How Dental Nurses Spread Awareness of Mouth Cancer Mouth Cancer Awareness Month is an important annual event that aims to raise awareness about the risks, prevention, and early detection of mouth cancer. This campaign aims to educate individuals about the signs and symptoms of this disease, bring attention to its increasing prevalence, and
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.
