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National Receptionists Day - Upskill Your Team National Receptionists Day is celebrated in May every year We look at the invaluable job receptionist do and why it is a great idea to not only show your reception team so appreciation but also consider all the transferable skills of a receptionist. It’s the perfect
A Royal History of Smiles As far back as ancient Egypt, royalty was known to prioritize oral hygiene. Records show that Pharaohs would have their teeth cleaned with a blend of pumice, wine vinegar, and burnt eggshells. The ancient Greeks also believed in the importance of oral health and credited Hippocrates, the father
A Smile Fit for a King Roll out the Union Jack flags; it’s almost Coronation Day! As the nation gears up for another Royal celebration, we thought it is fitting to take a brief look at the Royals and their teeth. Look at modern-day pictures of the monarchy, and you’ll see that teeth
Dental Nursing and Disease Prevention Some of the most fulfilling jobs are those that give you the opportunity to make a difference in other people’s lives. If you’re on the fence about changing careers, here’s why dental nursing might be just the career you’re looking for. The aftermath of the pandemic left many
World Oral Health Day In 2021, Sunstar (a Japanese global oral health and beauty company) commissioned a worldwide survey of oral health and dental care in 15 countries. What better day than World Oral Health Day is there to look at some of the fun facts that came out of the Sunstar survey?
International Women's Day Women in Dentistry - how our antecedents paved the way International Women’s Day is here. As it is a day that celebrates women’s achievements, what better time to look back and reflect on key women that have shaped the world of dentistry. There was a time
Your health and your teeth - oral health and general health Hands up if you’ve ever experienced prolonged tooth or gum pain and thought, “oh I’ll leave it a bit longer and see if it goes away”? We look at why getting on top of your oral health symptoms is key to overall
Dental nurses and the fight against toothache! Did you know National Toothache Day is on February 9th annually? It might not sound like the kind of day we should celebrate but stopping toothaches is a message we can all get behind. Toothache day was designed to spread awareness of the importance of dental
Make 2023 Meaningful – train as a dental nurse. I think we can all agree it’s been a rough couple of years in many respects, hasn’t it? From the unknown of the COVID-19 pandemic to the war in Ukraine, the cost-of-living crisis and life just feeling that little bit more difficult. The start
Make 2023 Meaningful - gain extra skills The first months of the year can get us thinking, “Where do you see yourself in 12 months’ time?” January and February tend to be contemplative months opening a new chapter in our lives, a clean slate to start the year fresh and full of hope
