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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
World Oral Health Day A global survey commissioned by Sunstar, a leading Japanese oral health and beauty company, revealed fascinating insights into dental care habits worldwide. With more people prioritising their oral health, let’s explore some interesting facts that highlight global trends in dental hygiene. Good News for Dental Nurses and Aspiring Professionals
Key stages on the journey to becoming an orthodontic therapist. If you’re a GDC registered dental nurse with a few years’ experience under your belt and wondering if orthodontic therapy could be your next career move, we look at the steps it takes to get you there. Expanding your clinical knowledge will always
Fall in love with new skills, fall in love with learning February is the month associated with love, with what is considered the most romantic day of the year falling on February 14th, Saint Valentine’s Day. While love is in the air this month, it got us thinking about how learning new skills
Dry January could be a breath of fresh air for your teeth. Dry January is the popular yearly public health challenge of going alcohol-free for the month. After an over-indulgent festive season many people see this as the time to put well-meaning New Year’s health resolutions in place. The charity Alcohol Change UK
New Year, New You – Retrain as a dental nurse At SmileWisdom, we have seen students coming from a variety of different work backgrounds. We’ve seen people come from hospitality work, the skincare and fashion industries, factory working, stay-at-home mums, even an inspirational woman who was homeless before starting her new career. The start
Becoming an oral health educator can be a rewarding career path for dental professionals. By educating communities across the UK about proper dental health and hygiene, you can improve many lives. Postgraduate courses for dental nurses are a great way to progress your career as a dental nurse, with opportunities to earn higher salaries, gain
