Coffee Catch-up | April 2026

What is Coffee Catch-up?

A virtual networking event for dental nurses and fellow dental care professionals for you to meet new colleagues and hear about the latest developments from the world of dentistry, the Association and our special guest speakers with free CPD for a members. The coffee catch-up has been created during the Covid-19 pandemic to offer members and non-member dental care professionals virtual way to the latest information from the world of dentistry, the opportunity for networking and connecting with with other dental nurses across the United Kingdom, and chat with our BADN President, the members of the BADN Executive Committee, and the staff. We also host special guest speakers who deliver valuable insights regarding a specific topic each month with the aim of helping attendees learn and expand their knowledge.

The session will take place on:

                                            Date: Saturday 25 April 2026

                                            Time: 15:00-16:00

                                            Location: Online

Speaker information

Carolyn Roberts
RDN, LCGI, BADN President-Elect

 

Carolyn is an experienced dental professional, registered dental nurse, and President-Elect of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN). With a strong commitment to professional standards, education, and clinical best practice, Carolyn is passionate about supporting dental teams in understanding their roles and responsibilities within patient care. In this session, she explores the important and often-debated issue of clinical note taking, drawing on guidance from the GDC and indemnity providers to help clarify professional expectations.

Presentation details

Title

"Note-taking – Dentist or Dental Nurse”

Synopsis

Is clinical note taking the responsibility of the dentist or the dental nurse? Carolyn explores this vital topic, considering the position of the GDC and indemnity providers, and highlighting the importance of clear, accurate, and accountable record keeping within the dental team.

Objectives

  • To clarify the position of the GDC and indemnity providers on this matter.
  • To identify best practice in clinical note taking within the dental team

Aims

  • To clarify professional responsibilities in relation to clinical note taking and to support dental teams in following best practice in patient record documentation.

Developments Outcomes

  • This presentation meets the GDC's development outcomes: B and C.

CPD information

Members attend free of charge and receive a CPD certificate (subject to meeting attendance criteria). Non-members - £5 participation fee is required to attend. This includes administration for issuing the CPD certificate.  CPD certificate requires attendee to be present on camera for the full presentation.

 

How much does it cost?

Our Coffee Catch-up sessions are FREE to attend. We welcome all dental nurses, BADN members and non-members, as well as other dental care professionals to join our sessions. Please note spaces are limited so be sure to book early.

What happens after I register?

Once registered a confirmation email will be sent to you within 24 hours. An Invitation Zoom Link along with any other relevant information will be sent to all attendees via email a day before the event. Please also check your spam/junk folder when looking out for any communications.

 

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What our event attendees say:

 

"It was my first date attending the Coffee Catch-up and I am so pleased this is made possible for us (dental nurses). Personally I found the webinar very empowering and informative. "

- Luiza

"Thank you for so interesting and valuable information on Coffee Catch-up."

- Helga

"Both the content and the presentation of the CPD course on Indemnity ,given by Sharon, were concise, enjoyable and relevant to my position. The Q &A session was unhurried and able to answer any concerns there might have been on this involved subject . An enjoyable couple of hours."

- Sophie