BrightBites blogs

Freya’s BrightBites volunteering story

17 March 2026

I recently visited a local primary school to deliver an oral health session for a Year 4 class as part of the Dentaid BrightBites programme. I’m a qualified dental nurse…

Leanne’s BrightBites volunteering story

25 February 2026

I’ve been working in dental for 18 years now and the best thing about being a BrightBites volunteer is being able to educate children in my passion, which is oral…

Paige’s BrightBites volunteering story

10 February 2026

I have been a dental nurse since 2021 and I’m currently training to become a Dental Therapist at Cardiff University. With five years in the industry, I’ve seen first hand…

Jennie’s BrightBites volunteering story

3 October 2025

I have been working in dentistry for 10 years now, I completed an apprenticeship at the age of 29! Within those ten years, I have gone on to complete post…

Modupe’s BrightBites volunteering story

22 September 2025

As a volunteer BrightBites Oral Health Educator, the best part of my role is the opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives. This includes not just the…

Victoria’s BrightBites volunteering story

22 July 2025

I have worked in the dental industry since 2010 where I started as a trainee Dental Nurse. I gained my National Diploma in Dental Nursing in 2012 and have been…

Jodie’s BrightBites volunteering story

16 July 2025

I’ve been working in dentistry for nearly 21 years. I started my career as a trainee dental nurse and, over time, progressed into my current role as Practice Manager, all…

Hear from Sarah a BrightBites oral health educator

10 May 2025

I have been working in dentistry for 27 years, starting as a trainee dental nurse and working my way up to practice management. I’ve worked in all kinds of settings…

Hear from Tommy a BrightBites oral health educator

9 January 2025

The best thing about being a BrightBites educator is that I make a difference in their lives. Some of the kids in the schools don’t even have a toothbrush and…