How to become a Locum Dental Nurse
Do you ever have that fed up feeling where you don’t want to get out of bed to go to work? Have you ever considered becoming a locum dental nurse? With a different place to visit each day and new people to see that fed up feeling will be a thing of the past. Locums often go in and save the day and so there is no greater feeling of appreciation. And did I mention that agencies pay more...
Meet our Manager Sarah
Hi, I’m Sarah and I am the Area Manager for Surrey, Sussex and Kent. And I have recently taken over West, South West and South East London - so quite a variety of areas. From the busy seafront of Brighton to the peace and quiet of the Kent countryside, to the hustle and bustle of London, no two weeks are ever the same and I love it. My Story I grew up in Egham, which used...
Struggling with a bad back?
You are not alone! As Dental Nurses, we are prone to struggling with our backs over time due to the nature of our jobs. We have been in talks with Daryl Browne, who has an MSc in Exercise Science, and comes with over 15 years’ experience. He passionately believes in addressing posture imbalances and core stability and has helped numerous individuals recover from poor shoulder,...
Get to know Sharon – the mastermind behind Cavity.
“Back when Cavity first started and I was the only one taking bookings, I’d take a notepad, pen and my phone out with me when I walked my dog, Freddie; taking bookings whilst he ran around in the park” This July we have been celebrating Cavity's 13th birthday! We sat down with the mastermind behind Cavity and got answers to all the questions you have been dying to ask. Q:...
Meet Our Area Manager, Nicola
Hi, I’m Nicola and I am one of the Area Managers at Cavity Dental Staff . I started working for Cavity in September 2006!!! I came on board as a Locum Dental Nurse 2 months after Cavity was established, having worked with Sharon previously in a Dental Practice. Of course, at that point, the Company was a fraction of the size. It’s quite incredible just how far we have come in the last...
Has Enhanced CPD Benefited Dental Nurses?
Last year, the GDC introduced enhanced CPD so that we can get the maximum benefit from our training and CPD activities. We had our core topics which we needed to complete. These kept us up to date with Safeguarding, Medical Emergencies and Cross Infection just to name a few, and these did benefit us and our patients. But there has been a change… The GDC have now stated that they want our...
Meet our Area Manager, Lisa
Hi, I’m Lisa and I am one of the Area Managers at Cavity Dental Staff. I started as an Area Manager with Cavity in January 2012 after nursing for 25 years in Surgery! I have watched the Company grow tremendously over the last 8 years and feel really proud to have played a part in that. I look after Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Wales, Herefordshire, part of Wiltshire and Berkshire and...
My Smile Month
Did you know that National Smile Month runs between 13th May – 13th June? The campaign is designed to promote good oral health and encourages dental and health professionals - in fact anyone with an interest in good oral healthcare – to join in and help educate, motivate and communicate positive oral health messages and improve the quality of smiles all around the world. National Smile...
Meet our Area Manager, Lizzy
Hi, I’m Lizzy and I am an Area Manager at Cavity Dental Staff. I started working for Cavity in 2014 and became an Area Manager not too long after. I look after the West Country and South West, so my patch is huge! I cover on average about 750 miles a week. Luckily, I love my car. My Story I grew up on a dairy farm in Devon with my family and I think it’s safe to say that I am a true...
Parkinson’s UK
As you all know, we at Cavity participate in a lot of charitable events and activities, as a company and as individuals. From sponsored walks to bake sales to tough mudders, we have done a lot! We have kicked the year off with a charity that is very close to Sharon’s (Director) heart. Sharon’s dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's, a disease that affects 2 people every hour. With this,...