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Women in dentistry – 2025
The theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is #Accelerate Action for gender equality. It’s a good time to look at the important role women play in dentistry. Opportunities for women in dentistry Throughout the last century, most dentists were men. Indeed, if we look at the percentage of male to female dentists over 55, it’s…
Read more »Meet Bashayier Ahmed, a dentist with overseas qualifications
Working abroad to experience life in a different country is an attractive prospect to many professionals, including dentists. For dentists who have qualified overseas, however, gaining recognition of their training and expertise in the UK is no easy matter. Yet we are fortunate to employ people who have taken the plunge into the English dental…
Read more »What does it take to be a qualified dental nurse?
Our dental nurses do a fantastic job! Not only are they the right hand of the clinicians they support, they are also brilliant at supporting our patients and boosting their morale. Becoming a dental nurse is like deciding to join a team as a player, a coach, a trainer and a cheer-leader! Qualified dental nurses…
Read more »Sedation dentistry in Chard, Glastonbury, Plymouth and Tewkesbury
Have you been avoiding going to the dentist because you know it’ll hurt more than you can stand? Are you a patient with a high level of anxiety? Many people avoid regular dental care, and need help to access the treatments they need. Yet without treatment, the problem gets worse which means essential dental procedures become…
Read more »All part of a day’s work – dental nurse training
Jo Roberts, a dental nurse training with SpaDental Whitchurch says, “I’m having a brilliant time!” We expect a dental practice to be a busy place, with a lot going on. Jo explains how much happens in the dental therapist’s surgery in just one afternoon: “When I was with Jess, our hygiene and dental therapist, I…
Read more »Meet Jo Roberts, trainee dental nurse
If you’ve been into our surgery lately, you’ll have seen a new face. Jo Roberts, trainee dental nurse, joined the practice in January, and is really enjoying the experience! We asked Jo, why she decided to become a dental nurse. Here’s what she said: “I’ve always wanted to work with people, as that’s what makes…
Read more »Sarah Briggs – Trainee Dental Nurse
Sarah Briggs is training to be a dental nurse with the help of SpaDental Plymouth. Here’s what she told us about her career choices: “I changed my career to become a dental nurse,” says Sarah Briggs ‘After returning from working abroad as a professional dancer in 2014, I became a fitness instructor. I loved teaching…
Read more »Charlotte Murie – Trainee Dental Nurse in Plymouth
Charlotte Murie explains: Why I want to become a Dental Nurse. ‘I am currently training to be a dental nurse at SpaDental Plymouth because I believe it’s important to help people understand the importance of looking after their teeth and gums. It is so valuable being involved in the day to day life of the surgery….
Read more »Maria Shrigley – Trainee Dental Nurse
Meet one of our new trainee dental nurses – Maria Shrigley. Each year we enjoy mentoring trainee dental nurses. We believe that their professional development also impacts on out learning and development as a dental practice, keeping us on our toes. When we have trainees, we have to spend time discussing our procedures and practices….
Read more »Meet Kathy Wotton, one of our Dental Nurses at SpaDental Plymouth
Meet Kathy, our Dental Nurse, and longest serving member of staff here at SpaDental Plymouth. Kathy has been a Dental Nurse for thirty seven years, and she has been with us for over fifteen years now. Kathy is especially good with nervous patients as she has a calm personality. She quickly puts patients at ease….
Read more »Supporting future dentists – Tom Wardiell
Our dental therapist, Tom Wardiell, is back in school! Tom is lending a hand, using his experience to help others. He’s one of a team supporting future dentists. Tom has joined Plymouth University as a clinical advisor at the Dental Education Facility in Derriford. Tom is working alongside a team of qualified dentists, dental nurses and…
Read more »Life Saving Training At SpaDental Wem
Life Saving Training At SpaDental Wem The team at SpaDental Wem had their annual CPR training this week. Phil Jeavons who is responsible for providing basic and advanced resuscitation training for nursing and medical staff, has worked in the NHS for 29 years. He has also published over 20 books on resuscitation and emergency care. Phil kindly gave up…
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