Are you stuck in a rut, nowhere to go? Think again

In this blog Fiona Ellwood would like to open minds and eyes to help you on your journey.

Registration for dental nurses was pivotal in changing the landscape for us; the scope of practice for dental nurses was clearly outlined and a wide range of skills identified that can be carried out with further training, qualifications and continuous demonstration of competence.

What does that mean?

• Further training – Appropriate training to obtain a skill that doesn’t require the taking of a qualification.
• Qualifications - In terms of Scope of Practice, a requirement in order to undertake the specific activity.
• Competence – Once skills are acquired they must be maintained.

Do you know what is out there for you? Remember this is no longer about collecting pieces of paper, but pursuing a meaningful career.

A dental nurse who has a passion for implantology and is working in a predominantly implant clinic would not benefit from say an orthodontic qualification. A better fit would be to consider: Dental photography, impression taking, shade taking, application of topical anaesthetic, radiography, casting of study models and treatment coordination.

So are you on the right journey for your future career?

Posted by Gemma