31/07/2020
The success of any clinical practice depends on the tripod of clinicians, patients and nurses. Dentistry has changed at a rapid pace especially since the pandemic and this has created more responsibilities for our dental nurses. It is not easy to be a dental nurse. They spend a good deal of time on their feet, yet be able to always think on their feet! They have to multi-task, anticipate and react quickly for the next step of procedure, with the right instruments, hand over at the right time and in the right manner!
They work alongside us, keep procedures running smoothly. They remember and address patients by their names, remember their preferences for rubber ring colours, comfort them when they are nervous, always making efforts to make sure every visit is a pleasant & comfortable one.
On this special day for nurses, we would like to reach out to our nurses and take this opportunity to say a BIG "THANK YOU" to each and every one of you:
CJ has been with us for 7 years. Her passion and sense of responsibility have been a great asset to our team (even coming back on her leave to ensure everything was in order). She has good hands and eye for details and is in charge of most of the laboratory work for our patients' retainers.
Grace has been a great help since she joined us 4 years ago. She is conscientious & hardworking....a reliable quiet worker. She came in without any nursing or dental experience but was able to learn and adapt quickly within a short period of time to become an invaluable part of the team.
We are also very privileged to have Mae with us for 8 years. She used to practise as a dentist in Philippines but is now happily married and settled in Singapore. She is most mild-mannered and gentle person we have come across. She was our capable and likeable front end presence when she was the receptionist. The receptionist's job is a very demanding, stressful and thankless one and this has now been passed to .......
our dear Maika, the new 'stressed-out' busy bee, who has been keeping our appointments organised & operations running smoothly. She has proven beyond doubt that she is capable of stepping into Mae's shoes. Her signature traits are her hearty laughter and her tactfulness when faced with difficult situations.
P.S. An additional note from Dr Lim.....this is an opportunity for me to express my seldom spoken appreciation to all my dear nurses for all your hard work and willingness to work into lunch time and late evenings. Thank you also for bearing with the grouchy old me when I am stressed.
Happy Nurses' Day! β€οΈ