There are some issues that dental nurses and other dental care professionals may need to be aware of in the workplace. It is important for individuals to know the facts regarding employment laws, for their own protection and security. Redundancy may be a topic of concern.Redundancy is a form of dismissal from employment. Redundancy is often implemented when employers need to reduce their workforce and their total number of employees.

By Laura Horton

Did you know that 94% of dentists want help from their team to do more for the business, and 51% of dentists are not doing enough of the clinical dentistry they are passionate about? In light of these statistics, if practice teams can work together to integrate systems to increase treatment acceptance, this will allow dentists to practise more of what they enjoy.

Dentaid is a British charity and organisation which is based on improving the world’s oral health. Dentaid’s offices and workshops are based in Landford and consist of a team of five. Dentaid is supported by a large number of British volunteers who give up their time and conduct hard work for Dentaid’s reputable cause. Dentaid is also in partnership with Oral-B. 

What is the HTM 01-05?

The HTM 01-05 which stands for Health Technical Memoranda is one of several guidance documents in a series if Health Technical Memoranda which give comprehensive advice and guidance on the design, installation and operation of specialised building and engineering technology used in the delivery of healthcare. The HTM 01-05 which was first published in 2009 specifically aims to “progressively raise the quality of decontamination work in primary care dental services by covering the decontamination of reusable instruments within dental facilities.”

There are some issues that dental nurses and other dental care professionals may need to be aware of in the workplace. It is important for individuals to know the facts concerning employment laws, for their own protection and security. Age discrimination may be one of them.

Dental nurses should know that employers are advised to implement an ‘equal opportunities’ policy. This should then be presented to employees and consistent and regular training on this policy should be carried out.