In March 2024, Dental Nurses were welcomed into the national union Community, giving Dental Nurses on the ground a vast support network and a strong platform for their voices to be heard.

The values of the trade union movement will be explored in the session, along with the functions and operations of how trade unions benefit Dental Nurses in the workplace.

• Understand the values of a trade union and how this relates to our ethical principles as Dental professionals
• Be able to appreciate how cohesion and a happy team underpins successful practice and high standards of patient care
• Have a greater understanding of your rights at work and how best to challenge
• Be aware of how to join our union, seek help, and what support we offer