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World Mental Health Day Mental health is a topic that is often overlooked and stigmatized in our society. However, with the increasing awareness and importance placed on mental well-being, it is crucial to care for our mental health, especially during stressful times such as studying and job hunting. As a dental nurse, you
World Smile Day! Did you know today is World Smile Day! This day, celebrated on the first Friday of October, is all about spreading joy and happiness through a simple smile. And what better way to celebrate than by becoming a dental nurse? Not only will you be helping people achieve healthy and
How to stand out in your Dental Practice What can be more rewarding than a job that helps other people and where you also feel like a valuable member of a working team? An exceptional dental nurse goes the extra mile to be a standout, irreplaceable member of a dental practice; here’s how.
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
