A CELEBRATORY lunch has been held in honour of a senior dental nurse who has worked at the same practice for 50 years.
Norma Clements began her career at the practice now known as mydentist Orthodontic Centre as a dental nurse in 1974, where she later progressed to senior dental nurse.
Known for her friendly demeanour and diligence, Norma enjoys interacting with her patients, always ensuring that they feel welcomed, comfortable and taken care of during their appointments. She said: “I started at the practice back in 1974 and even on my first day I thought to myself, I will be here for the rest of my life.
“I always knew that I wanted to work in healthcare in some form and have always felt passionately about treating others with kindness and compassion, so dental nursing has always felt like the right path for me.”
Outside of her work life, Norma enjoys spending her free time with her husband, two daughters, grandchildren and wider family.
The Bridgend team marked the milestone with a celebratory lunch, where Norma was presented with flowers and presents. She said: “I’m so touched that my colleagues remembered this anniversary and I’m very fortunate to be part of such a supportive, caring team.
“Our patients really are fantastic and it’s because of them that I feel such a huge sense of reward from my job – not many people can say that about their work, so I count myself very lucky.”
Tom Crandon, Specialist Orthodontist at mydentist Bridgend paid tribute to Norma’s dedication to her job and her loyalty to the practice: “Norma is part of the furniture here at Bridgend. She has seen three generations of patients going through treatment.”
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