Feeling the impact

Richard Lishman weighs the impact the cost-of-living crisis may have on dental practices in the future.

How to nurture workplace welln

Claire Wassall offers insight on ensuring excellent mental and physical health within dentistry.

A need for better care

Ingrid Bowden explores the growing need for embedding good mouth care in adult residential homes.

Empathy and the anxious patien

Andrew Collier describes the techniques and advantages of effective communication between patients and team members.

Grieving together

Julie Bissett considers our attitudes towards dying – and how dental teams should prepare for what are often considered uncomfortable conversations.

Taking greater care

Nimisha Nariapara discusses the state of UK oral health, and what professionals can learn from the latest facts and figures to make a difference.

A bright dental future

Clementine Rees Brown dives in to the 2022 BOC Orthodontic Conference.

As one door closes, another op

Chloe Phillips shares her story on how rejection led her to the brink of quitting dentistry and onto her new successful role.

Collaborative caring

Sally Dixon discusses how a great team can make all the difference when it comes to quality of patient care.

Sharing knowledge

A look at the benefits of combining a teams power.

The support of a good mentor

Finding the right fit for both

Leaving dos… and don’ts

In a volatile job market, it’s important to avoid closing doors when another opens.

Six essential CV skills

Becoming a dental nurse can be an extremely rewarding experience. As part of a team of health care professionals, you’d be responsible for ensuring patients are at ease throughout their visit. In addition to chairside care, dental nurses work closely with dentists by performing such tasks as sterilising and preparing equipment, updating patient records, and maintaining a safe and clean workspace. Dental nursing is highly dynamic, and your duties will change throughout the day, making this an ideal line of work for people seeking an active, practical vocation.

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