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This month, Gemma Forsythe discusses the importance of educating patients on the sugar content of baby food. Action On Sugar are a group of experts concerned with sugar, obesity and their effects on health. They have conducted a new study recently, highlighting the concerning amount of sugar contained in baby and toddler breakfasts on our…
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To mark National Dental Nurses Day, Gemma Forsythe reflects on how integral nurses are to the dental team and why they deserve more appreciation. National Dental Nurses Day is 22 November. So, this month’s Nursing Matters column will be celebrating us dental nurses. I also have a little surprise at the end of this article!…
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In light of ‘Sober October’, Gemma Forsythe discusses the importance of opening up conversations about alcohol consumption. This month’s topic highlights the importance of opening up conversations about patients’ alcohol intake in general dental practice. What better month to talk about alcohol than ‘Sober October’? It is now commonly asked on medical history forms to…
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In light of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Gemma Forysthe shares how to support patients living with Alzheimer’s and everything you need to consider ahead of their appointment. As September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, this month’s Nursing Matters column will be focused on how we can best support our patients that have Alzheimer’s and other dementias. One…
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With tooth decay as the single highest reason for hospital admittance for children, this month Gemma Forsythe discusses how dental nurses can educate children on the importance of oral health during check-ups. I qualified as a dental nurse in January 2020. In March of the same year, I undertook my oral health education certificate through…
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This month for Nursing Matters, Gemma Forsythe offers advice on how to get the most out of your Personal Development Plan (PDP). As July is GDC retention month, I have decided to focus this month’s Nursing Matters on essential elements of our CPD. That is the Personal Development Plan and CPD activity log. These have…
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In celebration of pride month, Gemma Forsythe has spoken to LGBTQ+ members within the profession to discuss their experiences and thoughts of how dentistry can become more inclusive. This month for Nursing Matters I have decided to focus on the topic of LGBTQ+ inclusivity in dentistry. This is because it is pride month! I have…
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To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Gemma Forsythe talks about wellbeing within dentistry and combatting feelings of loneliness. I have decided to place focus on mental health for this month’s Nursing Matters. Mental Health Awareness Week runs from the 9 to 15 May 2022 and this year’s topic is loneliness. Loneliness is affecting more and…
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Gemma Forsythe talks about dentistry shows and why she encourages dental nurses to get themselves registered. I used to be of the mindset that dentistry shows were only for clinicians – or people who had ordering privileges in practice. This was until I actually attended one! There were a wide range of practice staff in…
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Gemma Forsythe details the delights of dental nursing and why the profession should stand proud this November. There can be a lot of negative chat about dental nursing as a career. You may see a lot of people on forums or social media sharing their story of leaving the profession, whether that is because they’re…
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Gemma Forsythe talks about the recruitment crisis within dental nursing and what needs to happen to fix it. It is no secret that there is currently a dental nurse crisis in the UK, practices are struggling to recruit and indeed retain dental nurses. Why are so many dental nurses leaving the register? Why are practices…
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Gemma Forysthe opens up about the ins and outs of getting her dental nursing qualification – and what trainees can expect. It’s September again! Can you believe it? The summer (and this whole year, in fact) has totally flown in! As it is September, a lot of trainee dental nurses will be starting their courses.…
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Gemma Forsythe talks about the pressures of nursing and why dental nurses need to take time out for themselves during the summer. I think it’s fair to say we have not had it easy in dentistry the last 18 months, coronavirus has definitely taken its toll on us all both physically and mentally. From restrictions,…
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As Deaf Awareness Week comes to a close, Gemma Forsythe discusses how she has applied sign language in practice and how it has improved her communication. I decided to take the Basic British Sign Language course during the first lockdown back in March 2020. It is something that interested me and I felt that it…
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