Smiling Through Challenges: Revolutionising Dental Staff Retention with Blue Stream Academy Saraiya Lindsay | Dental Accounts Manager at Blue Stream Academy
Picture this: a bustling dental clinic filled with the sound of patients chatting and drills humming. Behind this façade of normalcy, however, the UK’s dental industry is facing a critical challenge in holding on to its skilled workforce.
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n the wake of Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic and the inevitable strains on mental health, the dental sector is now grappling with a staggering staff turnover rate of 27.3%, which is significantly higher than the national average (16%). At the heart of this issue are a lack of staff progression, financial constraints, and a general feeling of being undervalued among support staff. In this article, we aim to unravel the complexities of this problem and explore the transformative power of education and empowerment, spotlighting Blue Stream Academy as the beacon of hope for the industry. Continued on page 12
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