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Nurses pass with flying colours!

Monday, April 12th, 2010

After nearly 7 months of attending college for their dental nursing qualification, the girls had their first test. Although a formative assessment, it was to determine eligiblity to sit the final exam in the summer.

With the pass mark at 65%, Rosanna, Laura and Louise all sailed through with scores into the 80′s. So our clever nurses are all set for a repeat performance in June!

Well done ladies!

Hayley comes back to join the team!

Friday, March 26th, 2010

It was back in Oct 08, when Hayley left her position behind the Buckle & McGrath recption desk for a new job. We were all sad to see her go just as much as our patients were. Luckily, Hayley was missing us all too and has returned back this week to the job she is so good at!

Welcome back Hayley!

The Buckle & McGrath team have their Christmas bash!

Monday, December 21st, 2009

On 5th December, the team of 15 got into the festive spirit with our Christmas night out. The drinks started flowing early, with everyone meeting at Ian & Sals house at 4pm. The champagne cocktails went down a treat, and Take That karoke got us into the spirit for the night ahead.

After hitting the Empire bar, we waited for the curtains to go up for the “Never Forget” performance.  Before the final curtains came down a good time was being had by all with all our favourite original Take That songs giving us all a good excuse to dance in the aisles.

The drinks and dancing went on late into the night, (and early into Sunday!) for most, leaving just one day of recovery before we were back working hard!

Thanks to Ian & Sal for letting us into their home, and to Liam & Ian for a great practice Christmas celebration!

Natasha comes to the end of her course!

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

It was way back in April when Natasha started some Postgraduate training in Endodontics, and time yet again has flown by! Last week she completed the final days on her course and received her certificate from the SimplyEndo team.

Never one to call it a day, she’s on the lookout for another course to keep her busy and further her knowledge and skills in another area of Dentistry. Keep it up Tash!

Laura, Rosanna & Louise all go back to school…

Monday, September 21st, 2009

It’s that time of year again when students go back to school, and this year 3 of our girls have just enrolled at college! Louise, Laura and Rosanna had never done Dental Nursing before, but started here at Buckle & McGrath all eager to take on a new challenge and career. The girls have learnt day by day exactly what’s involved and seem to have mastered it all in no time.

They are now starting another part of their training, which involves attending college one night a week for some theory over the next 12 months.  An assessor will also need to come into the practice to see them performing their daily tasks.

Good Luck girls!!

Vikki celebrates in style!

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Next week, our senior dental nurse turns the big 3-0! Never one to let an occasion pass her by, Vik celebrated at the weekend with a big party for all her friends and family. It was the perfect time for the Buckle & McGrath team to have a good get together and let their hair down away from everyday work! The celebrations went on late into the night, or was it the early hours of the morning?! A good time was had by all. Happy Birthday Vik!

Vikki rejoins the team!

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

1st September 2009

Following the birth of Archie in April, Vik has been enjoyng her maternity leave by spending all her time with the new arrival. Aready growing into a big boy, and with family and friends desperate to look after him Vik is ready to return to work. We’re all excited to have her back at Buckle & McGrath, as will our patients!

Rosanna completes her qualifiction!

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

3rd August 2009

Amongst her usual busy role at Buckle & McGrath, Rosanna has managed to complete a work based qualification in ICT. Over the last few months she has spent time, together with her assessor in producing work and evidence to prove her competency in working with computers. All her efforts have paid off now, as she gains her ENVQ Level 2 qualification. Well Done Rosanna!

Liam studies with the worlds best!

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

20th July 2009

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Last week Liam left behind the rain of the UK and jetted off to the sunshine in San Francisco, California. Ever wanting to learn more, he completed a week course in Advanced Implantology. Sadly, he didnt get to see much of the sun, but did get to spend long hours learning the most advanced techniques alongside clinicians from all over the world.

The course, led by the world renound Dennis Tarnow D.D.S from New York, focused on both the surgical advancements and aesthetic restoration of implants. With many patients looking towards dental implants as a treatment option, the course has also given Liam invaluable knowledge of overcoming structural problems that may have previously rendered some patients unsuitable for implant treatment.

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Congratulations Becky!

Monday, July 20th, 2009

16th July 2009

After completing her final exams in May, it’s been a long wait for the results! But Congratulations to Becky who’s now fully qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Denal Nursing. We’re all really proud of her achievment and glad all her hard work has finally paid off!