A big thank you to Emma Farrell! This course has been valuable to my dental practice. My employer is impressed with the skills and knowledge I have gained from doing this course!!
Mary Swoffer, Higher Skills in Dental Care Coordination
Overall, my experience since starting the course has been really good, I have learnt a lot considering I was a little apprehensive about doing a course online because I have dyslexia I was worried how I’ll upload work and if I’ll learn over zoom, but having that 1 to 1 tutor time made it so much easier/calmer for me, and it felt like it wasn’t a race, I wasn’t shy asking questions and I was at my own pace. I couldn’t of asked for a better tutor, Emma has a lot of knowledge and we always found ourselves laughing in the sessions, I seriously don’t think I would have done this course this quick if it wasn’t for Emma, the level of support was amazing, Emma was always on the other end of the phone if I wasn’t sure about anything before handing my work in.I feel like I’ve achieved so much and I feel like I’m going to give my own patients the best care when they come in to see me.
Mariangela Saudella, Higher Skills in Dental Care Coordination
I’ve just completed this course and found it to be very well structured & informative. Due to the distance learning aspect, it can be fitted around family and work commitments. My tutor Emma was very helpful & supportive throughout. Highly recommend this course :)
Debra Hewitt, Higher Skills in Dental Care Coordination
It is a worthful to do as a dentist because it is a part of hygiene for the patients and the dental team as well as I came to know that how it benefitted in covid era.
A.S.T., Introduction to rubber dam for dental nurses-Individual CPD
Thank you for guiding me through this course which is full of valuable information for dental receptionists early in their career. The zoom meetings really help to understand the work and the videos help to reinforce learning.
Gill Adaire, Introduction to Dental Reception Skills 2023
I found the course very interesting. It gave me more confidence in my job role. I felt the course was at the right level, that if I neeeded advice or support I knew it was always available. To any Lead nurse I would advise to do the course as I feel that it helps you understand the role, understand how to look after and support your team and to feel confident in what you say.
Marie, Higher Skills for Lead Dental Nurses
I found the course very interesting. It gave me more confidence in my job role. I felt the course was at the right level, that if I neeeded advice or support I knew it was always available. To any Lead nurse I would advise to do the course as I feel that it helps you understand the role, understand how to look after and support your team and to feel confident in what you say.
Marie, Higher Skills for Lead Dental Nurses
Wow what can I say...So happy I did the course.I was extremely nervous about doing this course and finding the right one. Emma is such a pleasure to deal with. Having one on one meetings made me feel so much more comfortable, she gives you as much time as you need, always available for any support and advice.The course is brilliant, learnt so much information ready to start my journey being an Implant nurse. Feel like I've come away with so much information not just in this field but to help me in my day to day role in my practice.Would definitely recommend this course.
BB, Introduction to Implant Dental Nursing- Individual CPD
I love the course.Give so much self esteem.Its very easy and the tutorial have all info for you to do your work.The best is the teacher Edita how makes the lessons so easy and fun.I always looking forward for new lesson the learn new thinks.
Rasa, Advanced Dental Practice Management Skills
I have just completed the advanced dental practice management skills S3 and I have learned so much from the course. It has given me the tools and knowledge to put what I have learned in daily practice. It's given me the confidence and empowerment to put my new found skills into action. The student portal is very east to navigate and the ongoing support from Glenys has been fantastic and never felt under any pressure as you are able to go at your own pace. To have a formal practice management qualification is a great feeling.Many thanks Glenys.
Claire Maloney, Advanced Dental Practice Management Skills
I have learned so much form completing this course. I am able to put all aspects into daily practice and the improvements made have been very beneficial both to myself and my employer.I was very fortunate to be under the wing of Glenys who supported me through both my professional and personal life. The amount of encouragement I received has truly made a long lasting impression on me. I have developed as a person as well as a leader for my team. I cant recommend Glenys and the course highly enough and I think it should be a necessity for all CQC registered Managers to complete. This course has encouraged me to develop me knowledge and career much much further and I cant wait to see what results I get!Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity.
Sammi Coidan, Level 5 Diploma for Dental CQC Registered Managers (RQF)
This course is very informative it gets you thinking of how to deal with complex situations. i am thoroughly enjoying this course and it has been challenging at times but Glenys has dealt with how I understand the concept of management
DL, Advanced Dental Practice Management Skills
Fantastic well structured course. It made clinical governance and auditing process so much more simpler to carry out.
Nirav Thakker, Getting it Right- Clinical Governance and Audit
The first steps in Implant Dental Nursing course has given me all the basic knowledge I require to start Implant nursing.Emma has been an amazing tutor and has given me so many tips and advice. The course has really helped me with understand what I can and can’t do when I have donned and sterile. It has also taught me the terminology I need and how I can track the patients progress which I stered using in practice straight away. Brilliant course and would recommend it to anyone starting out with Implants
Hannah Berwick, First Steps in Implant Dental Nursing
I can not thank Becki enough for her amazing tutoring throughout this course. Her knowledge and experience gave me a real insight into the role of a Practice Management. Becki was always patient and went the extra mile to ensure I was getting the most out of the course - thank you Becki!The student portal was very easy to use and the course material provided was very informative. I would highly recommend Glenys Bridges and I look forward to my journey as a qualified Practice Manager.
Hana Iqbal, Higher Dental Practice Management - Level 4
I started the introduction to team leading skills for dental nurses and carried on to the higher skills for lead dental nurses. The course has given me lots of new ideas to help with my team and given me a greater understanding of my role as a lead dental nurse. It taught me things that I never realised are part of my job role and I’m looking forward to getting more involved in different areas at my practice. Glenys was very flexible with tutorial times and worked around when I was free and set achievable goals that suited my work and home life.I would definitely recommend this course to lead dental nurses and I can’t wait to start my next course!
Hannah Berwick, Higher Skills for Lead Dental Nurses
I found this course extremely helpful in explaining how I as a dental nurse can help to assist the dentists and the patient during a rubber dam procedure. I am interested in completing further training in placing rubber dam myself, especially with the current circumstances p.
Hannah Berwick , Introduction to rubber dam for dental nurses-Individual CPD
It helped me understand why a rubber dam is used
Ss, Introduction to rubber dam for dental nurses-Individual CPD
I really enjoyed learning what it takes to become a care coordinator and the skills needed. Emma was such a great help in developing my knowledge beyond my potential. I am really grateful that that I had her as a tutor as she made me gain further understanding of how this role should be applied in practice.I am looking forward to put this new qualification to use and I hope to pick up more qualifications from this platform :)
Sarah Nsiah- Amoakoh, Higher Skills in Dental Care Coordination
I found this implant dental nursing ECPD course extremely useful. I am the lead dental nurse at my practice and we are in the process of our new implantologist starting. I knew nothing about implant nursing before this course but now I know terminology, the difference between a sterilised nurse and a non sterilised nurse, the correct way to set up the surgery and so much more. This has given me the basic knowledge I require to assist our implantologist.
Hannah Berwick, Introduction to Implant Dental Nursing- Individual CPD
My third course with Glenys and I would definitely recommend to anyone great help along the way and flexible tutorial times ! Can’t wait to start the next one!!
Lucy Willis, Lead Roles for Care Excellence 2020-Active In-house virtual CPD
My third course with Glenys and I would definitely recommend to anyone great help along the way and flexible tutorial times ! Can’t wait to start the next one!!
Lucy Willis, Lead Roles for Care Excellence 2020-Active In-house virtual CPD
I recently completed the Advanced Team Leading Skills for Dental Nurses S-1.I have 20 years experience of working as a dental nurse and stepped into the role of a lead nurse a few years ago.Although I am a very experienced nurse I initially found stepping into this role a bit tough as I wasn't used to managing others and didn't like asking the other nurses to do things. I would actually do them by myself rather than ask.Throughout this course I learnt that it is important to allocate and delegate tasks to the other nurses.This gives me time to do other tasks I have to do and also makes the other nurses role more enjoyable as they are being given the opportunity to do something different. I had Edita as my tutor and she was fantastic. She was very upbeat and passionate when we had our tutorials each week. Her passion also made me feel motivated.This course and Editas support made me believe in myself.I would highly recommend and look forward to doing further training with Glenys Bridges in the future.The best part of this course for me was gaining my Certificate of Acheivement.
Lisa Clark, Advanced Team Leading Skills for Dental Nurses -S 1
I have been a member of the Glenys Bridges team for over a two and a half years, and have been treated with respect and care ever since. Glenys is very professional, enlightening and insightful to individual student needs. My tutoring sessions with her are really amazing and transformative for me, and she helped me to progress from a Lead dental nurse to Practice Manager. I was going through a rough time and I wasn't sure I would make it, but she showed me that I am important and helped me get through the tough time. Thank you for the past few years, I’ve really enjoyed working with you, and I feel it has been a valuable experience. I have already recommended your services and will continue to do so!
Patrycja Galonzka , Level 5 Diploma for Dental CQC Registered Managers (RQF)
I have completed the Higher Skills for Lead Dental Nurses course with the amazing tutor Edita.Edita is such a warm and friendly person with unavailable knowledge and experience. She helped me to go through the whole course smoothly, without stress and always with good advice. During all tutorials, Edita was giving me support and she motivated me to believe in myself and my future.The skills and knowledge I gained during this course help me every day at work to be a good and confident Lead Nurse. I put into practice everything I have learned and I love to share my knowledge with my colleagues. I would higtly recommend all courses provided by Glenys Bridges and Partners to everyone
Justyna P, Higher Skills for Lead Dental Nurses
This course has been extremely enlightening, useful and enjoyable.The workshops for me were the highlight of the course as its great to interact with others and have all that lovely information explained to you.As I am about to help set up a new business the whole course has set me up to do this with knowledge , tools and confidence.Glenys is a great tutor and offered as much support as I felt I needed and never put me under pressure. I feel sad I have finished the course but hope to attend workshops run by Glenys in the future. Many thanks Sandra Kudla
Sandra Kudla, Advanced Dental Practice Management Skills
I am a mature student and without the encouragement and the belief I my ability I truly believe I would not have been able to complete the course. As a result of completing this course I feel that as a Dental Nurse I have both gained confidence in myself and my ability and have a wealth of new knowledge to use in my job.I can not thank you enough Edita x you are amazing x
Heidi, Advanced Team Leading Skills for Dental Nurses -S 1
I've just completed my Course in High skills in Dental Care Coordination and I honestly couldn't recommend Glenys Bridges enough. Had continuous support from Edita my tutor throughout the Course to help me achieve it! The webiste is simple and easy to use to upload work. I have gained great knowledge on Care Coordination and I am very happy I did my course with Glenys Bridges! Highly Recommend
Zoe , Higher Skills in Dental Care Coordination
This course was a great course to complete alongside my working week. I was able to complete studies at my own pace and receive support from tutors whenever needed. The high point of this course was learning how to performance manage and support my staff effectively to ensure they develop fully in their career. This also means that the business get the best out of their staff. I have benefited hugely from this course as it has given me the confidence to manage my practice effectively and provided me with the knowledge to apply to my work. The tutor support with Gleny's Bridges is second to none. I was able to receive support and advice whenever needed. I would definitely recommend them as a course provider.
Amy Littler , Higher Dental Practice Management - Level 4
I found the course really helped me as I'm newly lead nurse. I found Becki really helped me with different approaches to leading my team. I even spoke to Becki about helping me with preparation to selling our practice. Becki is a great teacher and really cares for the people she helps.
ET, Introduction to Team Leading Skills for Dental Nurses-
Dear Glenys and Edita,The course, Introduction to Team Leading was extremely informative and the approach/teaching was very professional.The one day worship help me recognise differences between being a Manager and Team Leader, and give me an opportunity to gain initial knowledge how to communicate and inspire Dental Nurse Team.I am very keen to enhance my skills and knowledge in this direction.
AB, Introduction to Team Leading for Dental Nurses- Workshop
FAQs
How do they clean teeth for dementia patients? ›
Each night, remove them and soak in a cleanser or mouthwash. Then, use a soft toothbrush or moistened gauze pad to clean the gums, tongue and other soft mouth tissues. Try different types of toothbrushes. You may find that a soft bristled children's toothbrush works better than a hard bristled adult's brush.
Can dementia patients wear dentures? ›Wearing dentures
The person with dementia should be encouraged to wear their dentures, and offered help with putting them in, for as long as possible. Dentures are important for maintaining dignity and self-esteem. If a person does not wear them it may affect their appearance, diet and ability to speak.
If they're in the late stages of Alzheimer's disease, it may not be possible to brush their teeth with toothpaste. If you can't, try an oral sponge soaked with a mouth rinse.
How often should seniors have their teeth cleaned? ›The minimum number of dental visits older adults should schedule each year are the same as everyone else-at least once every six months. This level of frequency allows for tartar removal and cleaning to prevent issues like gum disease and decay.
How do you clean a patient's teeth? ›How Teeth Are Cleaned At The Dentist - YouTube
Can you get dentures if you have no gums? ›Yes, we can treat receding gums so that dentures can be fitted. Receding gums can be provoked by several issues, ranging from gum disease to age. Left untreated, receding gums can lead to tooth loss. Vallejo patients who need to fit dentures should address any gum recession first.
Does toothpaste contribute to dementia? ›For the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society study, researchers followed 5,468 elderly residents of a Californian retirement community with an average age of 81, over an 18-year-period and found that those who reported brushing their teeth less than once a day were up to 65 percent more likely to develop dementia ...
How do elderly people clean their teeth? ›Oral Care For Older Adults - YouTube
How do elderly people clean their mouths? ›Brush gently with small circular movements. Brush around each tooth and gently and carefully along the gum line. Brush the tongue lightly to help keep your loved one's mouth clean. Encourage them to spit the toothpaste out, but not to rinse, as this can lessen the benefit from the fluoride.