Most dental hygienists find that the person in the operatory with them is the most satisfying aspect of their careers, but there’s a mixed reaction to what’s the least satisfying factor in a dental hygiene career, according to a survey conducted by RDH eVillage. Their relationships with patients was deemed the “most satisfying” part of […]

The green light has been given by NHS England Chief Professionals Office for dental hygienists and dental therapists to pursue the quest to be able to provide prescription only medicines (POM), specifically local anaesthetic, topical anaesthetic and fluoride varnish, to patients without having to first get a prescription from a dentist. This is considered an […]

In the hunt for a new opportunity or gainful employment, it’s best to start at the top. Wednesday morning, U.S. News and World Report released its 2017 list of the 100 best jobs. More than half of the 100 best jobs are linked to health care. Dentist was at the top of the list, followed […]

To get a better idea of which careers are the most stressful, CareerCast examined 200 professions to compile its latest Jobs Rated report. CareerCast weighed 11 factors to rank the most stressful jobs: travel; deadlines; working in the public eye; competitiveness; physical demands; environmental conditions; hazards encountered; the life of oneself or others at risk; […]

ED nurses and ICU nurses have many traits in common. Both prefer fast-paced, intense situations and like to be in charge. Do you have the traits and characteristics of a successful ED nurse? ED Nurses are Flexible ED nurses function well under pressure. Make that thrive in chaos. Shifting gears quickly, they can transition from […]