Setting the foundation
Featured Products Promotional FeaturesPosted by: Dental Design 27th September 2022
The early years of our lives, when we’re busy growing, changing and challenging those around us, are the most important.
It’s a time where we go through incredible developments – physically, emotionally and mentally. Our capacity for learning develops, as do our responses to everyday challenges. Another important factor is our understanding of good habits that will set us up for a life of good health.
At the moment, oral health in young UK children is still not where it should be. An oral health survey conducted by GOV.UK in 2020 found that 10.7% of 3-year-olds in England had experienced tooth decay.[i] Another survey, from 2019, demonstrated that 23.4% of 5-year-old children in England had experienced tooth decay.[ii] Children from deprived areas are also more likely to have poorer oral health.[iii]
Why does it matter?
Tooth decay comes with it a host of unpleasant complications, such as pain that can cause many sleepless nights. This can be unbearable for even the steeliest of adults, so for children these issues are a serious problem.
To help families improve their oral health behaviours, the whole dental team must work together to deliver relevant advice and guidance. Interestingly, a recent study found that just one conversation with a dental nurse can reduce the risk of further tooth decay in young children.[iv]
The National Institute for Health and Care Research conducted the study, and the research team at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust trained some dental nurses to have conversations with families whose children were having teeth extracted, giving them advice on how they could prevent future tooth decay. The outcomes of these conversations were compared to the outcomes in children who had been given standard advice about regular visits to the dental practice. Two years later, the children who had not had the conversation with a dental nurse needed more fillings, whereas the children whose families had implemented dental health goals had healthier teeth. The latter group also had a 29% lower risk of developing new tooth decay.
This fantastic study demonstrates the importance of dental nurses in bridging the gap between patients and positive oral hygiene routines. Dental nurses truly are invaluable assets to the dental team.
We make the role work for you
Here at Colosseum Dental UK, we understand the importance of equipping families with the skills they need to maintain great oral health. We also recognise that our dental nurses are instrumental to this effort.
So, we make sure that our dental nurses have everything they need to not only deliver this care, but feel secure and appreciated in their roles.
Our exceptional standards of clinical governance and support mean our dental nurses have the freedom to explore their career possibilities safely and effectively. We encourage career progression, and provide great training and learning opportunities – we also support training in new specialisms or areas of management.
We’ve invested millions into giving our clinics a make-over, and stocking many of them with advanced tools and equipment. Plus, our teams are comprised of professional, likeminded people, which helps us to foster a productive and supportive working environment.
Now on to the really good stuff…
That’s not all we offer, though.
We provide secure hours with flexible working options. So, our dental nurses have the flexibility to work in various practices and areas of the profession, like in a locum role, but with all the benefits of an employed contract, such as sick pay, a pension and GDC fees and indemnity covered.
Also, other advantages of a role with Colosseum Dental UK include a workplace nursery scheme, discounted gym membership, a holiday purchase scheme and your birthday day off, among plenty more!
Support in all the right places
At Colosseum Dental UK, we want all of our patients, of any age, to enjoy the benefits of great oral health.
We know that our dental nurses are one of the driving forces behind oral health education, and so we ensure those working with us are well-rewarded for their continuous efforts – because we care more.
If you’re interested in a career with us, why not get in touch today to find out more?
For more information, please visit https://www.colosseumdental.co.uk/careers/job-opportunities/dental-nurses
#WeCareMore
[i] GOV.UK. (2021b). Oral health survey of 3-year-old children 2020. [online] Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/oral-health-survey-of-3-year-old-children-2020#:~:text=The%20oral%20health%20survey%20results [Accessed 22 Jun. 2022].
[ii] GOV.UK. (2020b). Oral health survey of 5-year-old children 2019. [online] Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/oral-health-survey-of-5-year-old-children-2019 [Accessed 22 Jun. 2022].
[iii] ukhsa.blog.gov.uk. (n.d.). Health Matters: Child dental health – UK Health Security Agency. [online] Available at: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2017/06/14/health-matters-child-dental-health/ [Accessed 22 Jun. 2022].
[iv] Pine, C.M., Adair, P.M., Burnside, G., Brennan, L., Sutton, L., Edwards, R.T., Ezeofor, V., Albadri, S., Curnow, M.M., Deery, C., Hosey, M.T., Willis-Lake, J., Lynn, J., Parry, J. and Wong, F.S.L. (2020). Dental RECUR Randomized Trial to Prevent Caries Recurrence in Children. Journal of Dental Research, [online] 99(2), pp.168–174. Available at: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0022034519886808 [Accessed 22 Jun. 2022].
