Calling all dental nurses!

This Smile Month, we are inviting you to help raise awareness around an issue that affects thousands of families but often goes unnoticed: the high sugar content in baby food pouches. [See article here]

National Smile Month is an annual campaign organised by the Oral Health Foundation, aimed at raising awareness about the importance of good oral health by promoting the following four key messages:

In recent years, there has been a growing understanding of how oral health impacts general health. This includes its connection to mental health, which we will explore in this article. Mental health problems may occur in the short-term due to certain life events and circumstances or may form a long-term chronic condition. These can be equally distressing and impact day-to-day life. 

Dental Nurse Network strongly supports the UK Government’s newly announced supervised toothbrushing programme, aimed at preventing tooth decay in young children from deprived communities. As an organisation dedicated to advancing oral health education, we welcome this long-awaited initiative as a vital step toward tackling the ongoing crisis in children’s oral health.

Dental nursing is a highly rewarding and varied career, with many professionals choosing to remain in the field for years. However, if you’re looking to expand your career opportunities and develop new skills, consider branching out into dental tutoring or assessing. Whether you continue working as a dental nurse or transition entirely into an educational role, it’s essential to understand the qualifications, skills, and opportunities each path offers.