Dear Editor,

I find it very unfair, the low wage that dental nurses are on. We are now expected to take on extra responsibilities as in line with the new acorn check ups, with absolutely no mention of pay increases! Where is the incentive to take on extra work?

I have been a nurse for 28 years, at least the past 12 years I have been on the same wage except for a 25p increase 5 years ago! 12 years ago £9 an hour wasn't bad money, now it's barely above minimum wage.

If improvements are to be made in oral health as intended, then dental nurses should be awarded a decent wage!

C Evans