New Faces at Absolute dental

Hello, my name is Carys and I'm the newest member of the team here at Absolute Dental, I'm working and and training to be a dental nurse with Absolute.

I've been working at Absolute Dental for a few weeks and I've already learnt so much and learn more and more everyday with the help of the team, they have all been so kind and welcoming and I look forward to going to work each day.

I'm really looking forward to starting my training course in March where I'm lucky enough to train with our very own Absolute tutor Diane.

I'm excited to continue working and learning more and look forward to meeting more and more of the Absolute patients soon.

Halfway there! An Absolute success story.

Hello everyone, my name is Melanie and I am a dental nurse in training at Absolute Dental. I have been working with the Absolute Team for a little over a year and have been very lucky to take my course in my own practice with my colleague and tutor Diane.


A few days ago, I received the results for my written exam for the National Diploma in Dental Nursing which I sat on 17th November and…after 22 days of waiting…I PASSED!

Saying that I was pleased would be an under statement…

It was such fantastic news and really boosted my confidence for the second part of the exam, the Objective Structured Clinical Examination which will take place on the 1st Feb 2013. So despite feeling rather nervous, I am really looking forward to it.

Diane has organised an OSCEs training day on the 12th January which I am sure will be brilliant and reassuring for all the Absolute candidates.

I have been unbelievably privileged to have the support of all the Absolute Team members throughout the course, the completion of my Record of Experience and in the run up to the big day; I am so grateful for their advice, care and patience.

So, I am halfway there and need to pass this next stage in order to qualify and carry on with my career.

Keep everything crossed for me!



Melanie (future RDN)

Why do I need to floss?! I brush twice a day!

I have heard so many patients tell our dentists and hygienists that they “do not floss as often as they should” but brush twice daily.

Is it because they struggle to do it or because they do not understand the importance of doing it?

Many patients also complain that flossing is uncomfortable and makes their gums bleed. Well… healthy gums do not bleed and should not be tender, swollen or red.

Flossing and interdental cleaning is just as essential as tooth brushing.

Brushing alone does not clean all the surfaces of your teeth but only around 65% of them.

Some areas between the teeth cannot be reached by a tooth brush, leaving behind harmful plaque bacteria which can cause gum disease and decay.

Many mouthwashes claim to clean in those ”hard to reach places” but this is simply not true as plaque can only be removed by positive friction.

Extensive research has shown the link between oral bacteria and heart health so a really thorough daily cleaning routine has never been so crucial.

The solution? Flossing I’m afraid.

Flossing is not so much about removing debris as it is agitating the bacteria, stopping it sticking to the tooth surface thus protecting the tooth’s foundations.

Interdental cleaning does not have to be tricky, many products are now available on the market: dental floss holders, interdental brushes, waterpick, air flossers and the practice’s favourite, the single tufted brush.

Here at Absolute dental our hygienists Maureen and Rachael can help you not only to perfect your cleaning technique and provide you with the right cleaning aids for YOUR teeth but also to stay away from the dentist by helping you to improve your oral health and protect your teeth and gums.

The secret is to remove harmful plaque from every surface of every tooth every day…so keep calm and floss daily!

Melanie