Dental charities exist all over the world, and they each have their own goal when it comes to spreading the word and improving oral health. With the support of dental nurses, these charities can lead the way to better oral hygiene across the globe – so why not get involved?

Mental health awareness is quickly becoming a natural part of our working culture – yet there are still many employees, including dental nurses, who do not know that help is available, or how to access it. Whether you struggle with your mental health, know someone who does, or need to know ‘just in case’, now is the time to brush up your knowledge. 

Many dental nurses undertake further study in the hope that it will lead to an increase in pay, only to feel blindsided when the monetary gain is not as high as they’d hoped. This can cause some nurses to be put off from the idea of upskilling or gaining another qualification. But are there reasons to gain qualifications other than the potential of increased pay?

You’ve just gained your Level 3, 4, or even 5 in Education and Training, and you feel ready to take on your first dental nurse tutor role. But where do you start, and how do you succeed in finding employment?

Becoming a dental nurse tutor is a natural path of progression for some in the dental industry, and it can be a position that holds a lot of interest and stimulation as you help to guide the next generation of excellent dental nurses. But what does the role entail, and how do you become a tutor?