Karen Valls Trainee dental nurse
West Wales-based Karen Valls, a former flight supervisor with BMI, is training to be a dental nurse. She juggles caring for her five horses with working three days a week and studying.
My job…
I work part-time as a trainee dental nurse at a surgery in Rhydowen, West Wales, that’s just a four-minute walk from my home. My primary role involves assisting the dentist and helping with all procedures, such as fillings and extractions. I’m also responsible for the safety and cleanliness of the equipment and ensuring that the patients are looked after. I study online, and have a tutor come out periodically to assess my work. Every
