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Raising Awareness of the Importance of Oral Health May 15th to June 15th, 2023, is National Smile Month, when the Oral Health Foundation shines a spotlight on oral health issues. This month the theme is ‘brush for better health’. As trainees and qualified dental nurses, what can you be doing this month to
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 We look at the invaluable job receptionist do and why it is a great idea to not only show your reception team so appreciation but also consider all the transferable skills of a receptionist. It’s the perfect
A Royal History of Smiles As far back as ancient Egypt, royalty was known to prioritize oral hygiene. Records show that Pharaohs would have their teeth cleaned with a blend of pumice, wine vinegar, and burnt eggshells. The ancient Greeks also believed in the importance of oral health and credited Hippocrates, the father
A Smile Fit for a King Roll out the Union Jack flags; it’s almost Coronation Day! As the nation gears up for another Royal celebration, we thought it is fitting to take a brief look at the Royals and their teeth. Look at modern-day pictures of the monarchy, and you’ll see that teeth
Studying to become a dental nurse at the BDA London Learning in a classroom – all want to be dental nurses need to know about the face-to-face classes at SmileWisdom. The aftermath of the pandemic has meant many providers are still only offering courses online. Whilst remote learning is a great option, it
Keeping your stress levels down It’s stress awareness month in April. In every job in the world, there are stressful days to deal with - sadly it is a fact of life. However, finding ways of managing and preventing stress can make a huge difference to your happiness. We look at ways to
International Women's Day Women in Dentistry - how our antecedents paved the way International Women’s Day is here. As it is a day that celebrates women’s achievements, what better time to look back and reflect on key women that have shaped the world of dentistry. There was a time
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
Dental nurses and the fight against toothache! Did you know National Toothache Day is on February 9th annually? It might not sound like the kind of day we should celebrate but stopping toothaches is a message we can all get behind. Toothache day was designed to spread awareness of the importance of dental
