Following the GDC’s decision not to allow unqualified individuals practice as a Dental Nurse or Hygienist, Anglian College London has reacted by promoting its own programme of Dental Nursing, Health and Social Care and Overseas Nursing to cater for the foreseeable shortage in the industry. Ms Gloria Grant, who has 40-plus years of experience in the Health Care and Nursing environment, is spearheading the programmes within the Health and Care Department of the College. She reckons the shortage of staff that was seen by the RGN (her actual role) some 7-8 years ago may arise within the Dental and Health Care industry. Already there are delays and inefficiency taking root in the NHS regarding dental treatment as well as social care.

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