A skill that’s always needed

LinkedIn’s Emerging Jobs special edition, ‘Jobs on the Rise’ report UK, looked at the rise in job categories during the height of the pandemic when compared to the previous year. They found that ‘Specialised Medical Professional roles grew by 58% in 2020’ along with a ‘104% growth in Healthcare Supporting Staff roles’. Dental care isn’t something you can do virtually so there will always be a need for your skills. If you’re looking for job security, then retraining as a dental nurse should be on top of your list.

A confidence booster

If you’ve outgrown your previous job or had the misfortune to have been made redundant, then learning the skills needed to become a dental nurse can rekindle your sense of achievement and give you a new sense of purpose. Adding strings to your bow will give you a certified future.

Age isn’t a barrier

When it comes to dental nursing age can actually work in your favour. Life experience and the skills you’ve acquired in previous jobs will make you stand out from the crowd. If you’ve already spent considerable time working in a service-based role then you will be adept at handling the fast-paced environment of a dental practice.

A sense of purpose

Dental nursing can be a very rewarding career. With some extra training you could be part of a team that deals with oral and maxillofacial surgery; working on life-changing procedures that have a profound effect on the patient.

Social Interaction

Dental nursing is a very social profession. Meeting the needs of the patients is your priority, making them feel safe, secure and happy. You will get to meet a wide cross-section of people in your role and job satisfaction comes from having positive interactions with your patients and team. During the lockdowns we lost the opportunity for social interaction, dental nursing allows you to reconnect with your community.

Making people feel good

As Martin Luther King Jr. said, “the surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others.” Having a job that helps people and makes them feel a better version of themselves is hugely satisfying. Knowing that you’re making a difference in someone’s life adds to your own sense of fulfilment.