Documents the challenges, benefits, and progression opportunities of a career in dental nursingHow to Develop Your Career in Dental Nursing provides practical information on how to progress your career in dental nursing. Guidance is included throughout, and the reader should use the book to make informed decisions and conduct further research for the benefit of their own career. The book considers the historical context, along with reviewing the current position of dental nursing and considering the future of the field, all with the overarching theme of helping dental nurses further their career in modern dentistry.Topics covered include:Dental Nursing from a profession and social context, as well as gender perspectivesDifferences in dental nursing worldwideFormal and informal training and educationPros and cons for dental nurses and dentistry as the profession has developedThe impact of working in a modern environmentHow dental nurses can become agents for changeDental nursing as an academic versus vocational endeavorWritten by highly qualified authors, How to Develop Your Career in Dental Nursing is an invaluable resource for Dental Nurses, as well as students beginning their professional journey.