FREE Dental Nurse Forum - Public Health Role (OX271125DNF)

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DescriptionThe Dental Nurse Forum is entirely devoted to Dental Nurses and Student Dental Nurses. The Dental Nurse monthly meetings have been set up for Dental Nurses in the south region (Ox/Bucks/Berks/Hamps/I.O.W) to give Dental Nurses an ability to network and share ideas through open discussion, support their wellbeing, plus be empowered to progress and further their career if they wish to do so. This will be delivered via Teams Webinar. In this presentation, our speaker Tandeep Badesha will share her journey from working as a Dental Nurse to becoming a Public Health Officer. She discusses the skills and experiences gained in Dental Nursing that helped transition into Public Health, the challenges and opportunities along the way, and how dental nurses can explore diverse career pathways beyond clinical practice. Following this will be an open forum and peer review discussion chaired by our guest speaker and the Tutor facilitating. GDC outcomes A, B & D.
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Tandeep Badesha holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and began Dental Nurse training at King's College Dental Hospital in 2013, completing it in 2015. She then gained experience working with fifth-year dental students at King’s and later with Postgraduate Endodontic students at Eastman Dental Hospital. Tandeep progressed to a Senior Dental Nurse role at Northwick Park Hospital, specialising in Community Dental Services alongside Endodontists, Periodontists, and Prosthodontists. During this time, she earned certifications in Fluoride Varnish Application and Oral Health Education. In 2020, Tandeep transitioned to Public Health, pursuing a Master of Science in Public Health and Health Promotion. Following the degree, she worked at the Cabinet Office on the Infected Blood Inquiry, then at the Department of Health and Social Care, Hounslow Council as a Policy Analyst, and now as a Public Health Officer in the Children and Young People team at Slough Borough Council, where she leads the Oral Health Contract for young people.

* This webinar will be delivered via MS Teams, joining instructions will be sent to you at least 24 hours before the course starts. *Please log in early to check Link/IT. Sign in using your Deanery/Maxcourse registered name - it helps us to confirm your attendance. Log onto to Webinar from 18:15. Please contact the organising Tutor (Amanda Evans 07917 580686/amanda.evans37@nhs.net) with any questions prior to the webinar. *PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDER FOR THE WEB LINK, PARTICULARLY IF YOU HAVE A HOTMAIL ACCOUNT.

Venue*Please note this is a Webinar & not at Oxford, Webinar Tutorial, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeThursday 27 November 2025, 18:30 to 20:00
LecturerMs Tandeep Badesha  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse, or Dental Nurse Trainee

Development outcomeA, B, D
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours1:30
CostNo charge
Aims

To provide practical insights on further education, training, and career planning for those considering a transition.

Objectives

Discuss the transferable skills from dental nursing that are valuable in public health and policy roles.

Inspire dental nurses by showcasing the potential career opportunities beyond traditional clinical roles.

Learning outcomes

Understand the key steps and experiences that facilitate a career transition.

Identify transferable skills that can be applied in public health and policy roles.

Gain practical advice on making a successful career shift while leveraging their dental nursing background.