S4 EP9: Thriving in Dental Education with Marie Parker
Dec 11, 2023
auto_awesome
Marie Parker, Deputy Programme Director of Hygiene & Therapy at the Eastman Dental Hospital, shares valuable tips and insights on entering the dental industry as a nurse and progressing into management. She discusses the benefits of training in a hospital, importance of self-development and getting involved in professional societies, challenges in dental nursing, mindset differences in job applications, and embracing opportunities by stepping out of your comfort zone.
Seeking opportunities and trying new things early in one's career is valuable for dental nurse progression.
Working in a hospital as a dental nurse provides exposure to diverse departments and unique experiences that can contribute to professional growth and development.
Deep dives
Career progression in dental nursing
Marie Parker discusses her passion for dental nurse progression and the importance of being involved in professional societies. She emphasizes the value of seeking opportunities and trying new things in the early stages of one's career.
The journey to becoming a dental nurse
Marie Parker shares her personal journey of falling into dentistry by taking a job as a dental nurse after leaving school. She recounts her experience of working in a small practice and discovering the need for qualification in dental nursing.
The benefits of working in a hospital environment
Marie Parker highlights the advantages of working in a hospital as a dental nurse, including exposure to various departments and experiences that aren't common in general practice. She encourages dental nurses to consider exploring opportunities in the hospital setting.
The significance of involvement in professional organizations
Marie Parker emphasizes the importance of joining professional societies and getting involved at various levels. She discusses the benefits of networking, gaining support, and the opportunity for personal and professional development.
This week on The Eastman Dental Podcast, we have EDHECs very own Marie Parker! Marie is the Deputy Programme Director of Hygiene & Therapy at the Eastman Dental Hospital. Having completed her master’s in education, she is a true advocate for dental education and training. Marie’s impressive journey includes becoming the youngest Chair of the NEBDN, examiner for dental nurse qualifications and Co-Chair of the Dental Apprenticeships Forum. Marie discusses entering the dental industry as a nurse and progressing into management. Don’t miss out on her valuable tips and insights in Episode 9.
Get the Snipd podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share & Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode