
Following in my sister’s footsteps: becoming a hygienist
My dental journey began in 2015 when I joined the BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy course at the University of Birmingham. I learnt about the career through my sister, who

My dental journey began in 2015 when I joined the BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy course at the University of Birmingham. I learnt about the career through my sister, who

A career in dentistry wasn’t something I had ever considered. Initially, I wanted to be a surgeon or a police officer … I know two roles that are poles apart

So many articles have been written about dental nurses, their career journeys, their further education and their professional achievements. They are all very inspiring and we do need that.

I left school at eighteen, not knowing which career path to take. All I knew was that I wanted to go into a field that involved working with people. I

When did you start working as an orthodontic nurse? In the year 2000!

For this month’s Inspiration Q&A, we have interviewed Hilary Urry. Hilary completed a degree in dental nursing and was recently awarded a Level 3 assessor award.

If I told you I had always wanted to be a dental nurse, I’d be lying. I remember finishing my training course, and I was not going to register with

Introduction I’ve been a Registered Dental Nurse for five years now. After completing my apprenticeship at Leeds Dental Hospital, I was lucky enough to get a job in my favourite

I have been asked to share my story. My name is Joanne, but most people call me Jo. I have a beautiful daughter, who is seven, and a husband who

A career in dentistry was never something that crossed my mind during school or college – in fact, while I was growing up I had no idea what I wanted