Although we are in very uncertain times, at DNN we feel it is even more important than ever to remember why we are in the dental care profession. For this month's Inspiration Q&A, we have interviewed Sarah, our new Oral Health Educator Assessor. 

Introduction

My first role in dentistry was when I was aged seventeen – I began working at an orthodontic practice in a Saturday job. I worked there for about seven years, working on reception and developing X-rays, but I never worked in the surgery. After that, I went on to work in childcare, but I continued the Saturday job because I enjoyed it so much.

I started my career in dentistry as a trainee dental nurse in 2013. I always knew I wanted to have a medical career but never knew which pathway to venture into.

Maintaining your wellbeing should be a top priority at all times, but it is often pushed to one side as other parts of life, such as work and family commitments, take charge.

Due to the effects of Covid-19 or coronavirus on dental practices, DNN is now offering a free four-month extension on the completion of record of competence assessments and IPC lead assessments to all students who started any DNN certificate course* from January 2020. DNN will grant longer extensions if required. 

We are still taking course bookings. During this time students can complete theoretical learning and complete the assessments when they are back in clinic.