Seven dental nurses celebrated the New Year in style having passed their Dental Sedation Nursing and Oral Health Certificates at Queensway Dental Clinic's Education Centre in Billingham, following a 20-week course.

Dental nurse Jade Hand said: ‘The course has been brilliant and will benefit me in a number of ways. Queensway has recently opened a purpose built oral health room and now that I am qualified I can run sessions to educate patients about good oral health.’

Dental nurses from clinics across the region as well as Queensway were among those who passed the series of practical and theory tests involved and presented a completed portfolio.

Queensway Dental Clinic's on-site Education Centre delivers courses for both dentists and dental nurses throughout the year.