ARE YOU A PRACTICE MANAGER AND WOULD YOU LIKE TO BUILD A LOYAL TEAM?

11 months ago By Maxine Fennell

Building a loyal and motivated dental team is crucial for the success and harmonious functioning of a dental practice. Practice managers play a pivotal role...

TOP TIPS FOR DENTAL NURSES LOOKING TO ACCELERATE THEIR CAREER IN 2024

11 months ago By Maxine Fennell

​10 top tips for dental nurses looking to further their career in 20241.      Continuous Education and Training:Stay updated on the latest advancements in dental nursing...

TOP 5 TIPS FOR DENTAL NURSES LOOKING TO BECOME A DENTAL HYGIENIST

12 months ago By Maxine Fennell

Transitioning from a dental nurse to a dental hygienist is an exciting career move that involves additional education and skill development. Here are the top...

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITES FOR DENTAL NURSES

12 months ago By Maxine Fennell

As dental nurses, the journey doesn't stop at providing excellent patient care; it extends into leadership opportunities that can reshape and elevate your career within...

DENTAL NURSING MAGAZINE

about 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

​Janine was invited by Dental Nursing Magazine to provide an overview of the UK dental recruitment market and share insight and advice for dental nurses...

Understanding the Taxation Changes for Second Jobs in the UK: Agency Work

about 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

For many people in the UK, having a second job has been a way to boost their income, achieve financial goals, or simply pursue a...

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

about 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

W​orld Mental Health Day is held on the 10th October every year. Every year we celebrate World Mental Health Day on 10th October. The theme...

INTERVIEW TIPS TO GET YOU THE JOB

about 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

​To excel in your dental job interview, you'll need to showcase your skills, experience, and professionalism effectively. Here are five top tips to help you...

WINNER OF DRN'S 'NOMINATE A SMILE' PRACTICE COMPETITION

about 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

​Congratulations to Elaine Magill, the remarkable dental nurse at Paste Dental in Belfast, for winning our 'Nominate a Smile' award and receiving a well-deserved £100...

TIPS FOR DENTAL NURSES ON HOW TO TALK THEIR WAY INTO A PAY RAISE

about 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

Providing excellent care to patients is simply one aspect of your important work as a dental nurse; another is making sure the office runs smoothly....

HOW TO BECOME A PRACTICE MANAGER

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

In the exciting realm of dental offices, there is a vital individual who ensures that everything operates smoothly – the Dental Practise Manager. While dentists...

HOW TO RUN WEEKLY MEETINGS

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

Effective communication is vital for any dental office to ensure smooth operations and provide quality patient care. One valuable tool to enhance communication within the...

CELEBRATING THE VITAL ROLE OF DENTISTRY IN THE NHS: 75 YEARS OF SMILES

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

Celebrating the Vital Role of Dentistry in the NHS: 75 Years of Smiles5 July 2023 marks 75 years of the National Health Service.Treating over a...

HOW TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN TOP TALENT IN THE DENTAL FIELD

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

How to Attract and Retain Top Talent in The Dental FieldIn the dental industry, where competition is fierce, it is imperative to attract and retain...

THE VALUE OF EMPLOYING THE RIGHT STAFF FOR YOUR DENTAL PRACTICE

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

The success of a dental practice is intricately linked to both the expertise of the dentists and the excellence of the dental staff. To shape...

THE IMPACT OF STAFF TURNOVER ON A DENTAL PRACTICE'S BOTTOM LINE

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

The impact of staff turnover on a dental practice's bottom lineFor dental practices to thrive in today’s economy, finding and retaining the best employees is...

ARE YOU A DENTAL NURSE LOOKING TO BECOME A DENTAL HYGIENIST?

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

 Are you dental nurse looking to become a dental hygienist? As a dental nurse, there are a number of different options you could explore to help...

HOW TO ASK YOUR EMPLOYER FOR A PAY RISE

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

​How to ask for a pay increaseIn everyday life we negotiate without even realising it – for example, with family, friends and colleagues.Firstly know your...

TOP WAYS FOR DENTAL NURSES TO UPSKILL

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

Dental nurses are key members of the dental team. As well as assisting the dentist, their expertise spans anything from infection control and handling dental...

IS DENTAL NURSING THE RIGHT CAREER FOR YOU?

over 1 year ago By Maxine

Working as a Dental Nurse is a very rewarding career. You are part of a team, making a real difference. No two days are the...

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

Happy International Women's Day! Today is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.In 1852 women finally began practising Dentistry but...

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT- LEADERSHIP

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

The number one attribute to being a successful Practice Manager is to have passion. You need to help shape and drive the culture of your...

HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A MANAGER?

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

Have you got what it takes to be a Manager?One of the most common routes into dental practice management is to be a dental nurse...

TACKLING DAILY STRESS & BOOSTING YOUR WELL- BEING

almost 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

​Tackling daily stress and boosting your well-beingWe all commonly find ourselves saying, ‘I feel stressed’, ‘I’m so stressed out’ or ‘Today is such a stressful...

TOP TIPS TO EXCEL IN YOUR JOB INTERVIEW

almost 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

​You might be a fantastic dental professional but struggle at interviews and that’s okay! We are here to help you express why you want to...

EMPOWER YOUR DENTAL NURSES AND DENTAL SUPPORT TEAM

almost 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

Empower your dental nurses and dental support teamThe start of the new year is the perfect time to create a new habit for the team...

NEW YEAR, NEW JOB

almost 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

New year, New job​The beginning of a new year can trigger a desire for change and something new, which can easily apply to work, but...

5 TIPS FOR PRODUCTIVE DENTAL STAFF MEETINGS

almost 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

5 tips for productive dental staff meetings Holding productive team meetings is one of the best ways to make sure tasks get done. For some larger...

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

about 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

World Mental Health Day and the importance of wellness in dentistry Today is World Mental Health Day is a chance to talk about mental health...

OVERSEAS DENTISTS AND NURSES

about 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

Changes to regulations for overseas recruitment to boost NHS staff.    Government ministers will introduce legislation to make it easier for overseas dentists and nurses...

MINI- BUDGET AND THE IMPACT ON DENTISTS

about 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

Mini-budget and the impact on dentists. Last Friday the new Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng MP, launched the Government's 'Growth Plan 2022', which is effectively a mini-budget....

7 TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR PRACTICE MANAGERS

about 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

7 Time Management Tips for Today’s Dental Practice Managers If you are a Practice Manager, you’ll know how demands and expectations have increased. Here are...

QUEEN ELIZABETH II- DENTISTRY REMEMBERS UK'S LONGEST- REIGNING MONARCH

about 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

It only felt like yesterday (actually 34 years ago) that my name was picked out of a hat to present the Queen with a book...

IS LOCUM WORK FOR YOU?

about 2 years ago By Maxine Fenneell

Is locum work for you? Locumming is great career choice. Many people are suited to locum work, including those between permanent positions, those in part-time...

FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT

about 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

First impressions count Preparation is essential. Check for online reviews from patients and fellow medical practitioners – read the positive, the negative, and the mediocre...

TACKLE YOUR BACK STRAINS- HOW TO MINIMISE RISKS!

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

Back pain affects many general dental professionals. The symptoms can affect mood and may provoke frustration and anxiety. If the problem is severe or prolonged,...

MAJORITY OF UK DENTAL PRACTICES CLOSED TO NEW NHS PATIENTS

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

Majority of UK dental practices closed to new NHS patients Today the crisis facing NHS dentistry is leading the news in every UK nation. A...

ARE YOU A DENTAL NURSE AND LOOKING TO PROGRESS YOUR CAREER?

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

Are you a dental nurse and looking to progress your career? As with most jobs in the healthcare industry, training does not end with your...

EXTREME HEATWAVE: APPEAL TO DENTAL EMPLOYERS TO PROTECT STAFF

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

Hi #FIRST#,   As I am sat here writing this I feel like the Wicked Witch of The East...     Literally.... I am melting....

IS DENTISTRY STILL AN ATTRACTIVE CAREER?

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fenneell

There’s no denying dentistry is difficult at times. During the global pandemic, when dental practices were shut down and considered “non-essential” for months (only to...

IS PRIVATE THE WAY FORWARD?

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

If you are wondering whether to focus your future career aims on working in the NHS or moving into private practice, here's some information to...

Importance of patient tracking and prompt follow up

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

Tracking your patients and prompt follow up for a successful practice Providing effective follow-up to patients requires consistency and sensitivity.  It’s hard to gauge how...

THE COSTS AND IMPACT OF NOT RETAINING NURSES

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

Hi #FIRST#,   I made a terrible decision….   To take the kids away over half term.   It was our first holiday in what...

HOW TO HIRE AN EXCELLENT RECEPTIONIST AT YOUR DENTAL PRACTICE

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

Your receptionist is an integral part of your dental practice and patient experience. They are the first person a potential patients talks to, they welcome...

ARE YOU A DENTAL NURSE AND LOOKING FOR A PAY RISE?

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

In everyday life we negotiate without even realising it – for example, with family, friends and colleagues. If you have an appraisal coming up and...

Mental Health Awareness Week

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

This week is mental health awareness week organised by The Mental Health Foundation to raise public and professional awareness, this year’s theme is ‘loneliness’. We...

HOW TO WRITE A GOOD CV

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

HOW TO WRITE A GOOD CVMake your first impression count.  Your CV needs to clearly outline your experience and what you can offer your prospective...

3 QUALITIES EVERY TREATMENT COORDINATOR SHOULD HAVE

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

If you’re a treatment coordinator, you are a crucial part of your practice’s success as you work closely with patients, ensuring they are at the...

8 WAYS TO MOTIVATE YOUR DENTAL TEAM

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

    Employee engagement and motivation is often an important part of a successful dental practice.   1. Communication A happy dental team will lead...

BITTERSWEET- COST OF LIVING SQUEEZE ON DENTAL WORKERS

over 2 years ago By Richard Cresswell

    I am sure you are well aware… Yesterday, was the start of the new Tax year.   Not normally the most fascinating of...

The benefits of working with a recruitment agency

about 3 years ago By Richard Cresswell

Lost a member of staff, facing a skills shortage or have big plans to expand your practice? Recruiting the talent you need directly can be tough, which...

Government proposes 3% NHS pay rise – but what will this mean in real terms for dental workers?

over 3 years ago By Richard Cresswell

The UK Government recently announced a new and improved pay rise proposal of 3% for NHS workers. This is an increase on the initial 1%...

The Cost Of High Staff Turnover In Dental Practices

over 3 years ago By Richard Cresswell

Working in Dentistry, you are no doubt very aware of the increasingly high staff turnover in the sector, with unnecessary numbers of resignations or dismissals,...

Five Ways To Overcome Skills Shortages In Your Dental Practice

over 3 years ago By Janine Greyling

Dental Practices stand or fall on the quality of their people – and if your Dental Practice can’t recruit enough Dental staff with the right...

Dental nurse salaries in the UK – what can you expect to earn as a new starter?

over 3 years ago By Richard Cresswell

If you’re thinking of a career as a dental nurse, you’ll need to do your homework first – to work out whether or not this...

Black Lives Matter: Remembering Nurse Mary Seacole

over 4 years ago By Jesse Rashley

In light of the turbulent events of the last few weeks that reflect the inequalities of hundreds of years, it has never been more vital...

200 years of Florence Nightingale: What did she teach us?

over 4 years ago By Jesse Rashley

Dear Reader, As many of you may already be aware, it is International Nurses Day next week which marks 200 years since Florence Nightingale was...

Coronavirus - Financial Help for Self-Employed Hygienists

over 4 years ago By Richard

The Government has now announced financial support measures for the self-employed to combat loss of income due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Here's What We Know:...

Returning to work after maternity leave

almost 5 years ago By Jennifer Price

Returning to work after maternity leaveAs I am about to return to work myself after taking a full year off with my second baby, I...

Why use a recruitment agency?

almost 5 years ago By Jennifer Price

Why use a recruitment agency? You are the manager or owner of a dental practice and you come into work to find that dreaded letter/email....

Dental Nurses: Why they are the ultimate unsung heroes

almost 5 years ago By Jennifer Price

Why they are the ultimate unsung heroes It’s been an eight-hour day, you’ve had back-to-back patients, you’re running 30 minutes late and the last patient...

Reasons for not accepting a counter offer

over 5 years ago By Arash Khanjani

REASONS FOR NOT ACCEPTING A COUNTER OFFER 1. The same circumstances that now cause you to consider a change will repeat themselves in the future,...

How Temping as a Dental Nurse led to me becoming a Hygienist

over 5 years ago By Fahinma Begum

Fahima’s storyHere at DRN we have proudly been working with Fahima for 7 years now. Fahima won our ‘Temp Nurse of the year award’ back...

Career Development through Education

over 5 years ago By Shannon Clark

Career Development through EducationWe understand people. Your experience, qualifications and career aspirations are unique. Through DRN’s personalised service, we get to know each and every...

Retention Rates and Realising Success!

over 6 years ago By Richard

Running a successful dental practice that is exceptional in oral health treatments, boasts an extensive knowledge of new and existing procedures, and uses high quality...

Why the patient experience is fundamental to the success of your dental business

over 7 years ago By Richard

New blog post from our friends, Clear Vision! Ready for a business key measurement? According to Harvard Business School, there is one key measurement in business: How likely...

The nature and beauty of improving KPIs…

over 7 years ago By Richard

We would like to help you discover how KPIs drive the growth and success of your dental business. This is why we are happy to...

UK Dental Salary Survey 2016

almost 8 years ago By Richard

Do you want to know where your salary compares in the UK dental job market? The Dental Recruit Network is proud to have conducted one of largest...

Don’t judge a book by its cover

about 8 years ago By Edith

Don’t judge a book by its cover – Giving a chance to over-qualified candidates Since the recession it became a common dilemma that many applicants have...

5 things employees want from their employers

about 8 years ago By Richard

One of the biggest challenge facing business owners and HR personnel is answering the question, “How can I attract and retain the best talent possible?”...

Rise in temporary workers set to continue

about 8 years ago By Richard

Rise in temporary workers set to continue A recent survey of hiring intentions indicated that the growth of temporary workers is six-times higher than total...

What do we do for our staff?

over 8 years ago By RIchard

The key thing to remember is that people spend more time at work than they do at home. There is a general theme that Dental...

Top 5 reasons to consider Temping!

almost 9 years ago By Richard

With the high demands of permanent employment these days, it is no wonder that the temping market is in high demand. With factors such as...

Why Dental Nurses should be involved in the interview process

about 9 years ago By Richard

Survey – 2,000+ took part Firstly, we would like to thank all of those who took part in our “Dental practice interview” survey that we...