Show etiquette – the rules
When it comes to freebies at trade shows, there are two sides to every story – but how do you behave? Fiona Ellwood considers the professionalism outside of practice
All Careers and education
Dental Showcase – why it is a CPD ‘dream date’ for your diary
‘You need to get out more’ – nowhere is this more true than in the world of dentistry. Read how the UK's biggest and best dental event can stretch your horizons – and offer a welcome change to daily practice
Gentle dental care
Dental hygienist and therapist Katharine Moulton on the challenges of oral care for the elderly
How to volunteer – a true-life experience in a refugee camp
Helping a charity with much-needed dental care can be a rollercoaster but also ‘a fulfilling, character-building, friendship-making, amazing experience’ says dental therapist Laura Cox
How to write up a…
John Fowler continues to explore the variety of ways in which dental nurses get involved with written communication with a look at ‘capturing the patient journey’
A road map to success
Tommy Macgregor considers the importance of education in the developing role of dental nurses
Get out of your comfort zone
Your job expects a lot from you when it comes to surrendering your personal space. Maybe it's time to fight your way out of a corner and even consider punching above your weight…
Mouth Care Matters
Dental nurse Sarah Haslam explains how one project is raising awareness of the importance of good mouth care within a hospital and community care setting
Nobody is perfect
Dental Protection's Susan Willatt, argues that everyone can make mistakes but the important thing is to learn from them
An insider's guide to exam prep
How to be confident before you step inside the examination room
Do you know when to report concerns?
If a safeguarding incident arises at work, it is important that we build upon our child protection training knowledge to make informed decisions about whether or not to report our concerns
Feed the tree of (dental) learning
Just as a plant needs input from variant sources in order to bloom, so too does your career. This careful nurturing comes in all guises – and is built on strong foundations
Personal Development Plans – who, what, when, why, where?
Throughout your professional career, it is important to have a structured approach to your learning. Here, a team of experts reflect on how best to shape your future safely and successfully
Going the distance
What's it like to be a dental nurse to Dentist of the Year – and for 22 years? Marie Bones talks about her knockout career
In praise of the uniform
When it comes to work wear, what really counts in the surgery? Is it a case of style over comfort – or do we prefer easy-fitting uniforms that move when we do?
