A stress-free practice
Lizzy Hudd started her dental career as a dental nurse. She now runs Grants Dental in Royal Wootton Bassett – a practice that specialises in treating patients with dental fear and anxiety
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Precious commodities
The importance of safeguarding our own information has never been more important than it is right now, says Glenys Bridges
The role of radiography-qualified dental nurses
A look at the unique radiography service delivery in a dental teaching hospital
A whiff of a problem
Do you know your dental smells? We hear from Rachel Bairsto, head of the BDA's museum services, about a fun – but very important – recent challenge…
Radiation in the beginning
A history lesson and a modern-day learning resource
How to do a clinical audit
Dental nurse Kelly Hughes considers the key components
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
Just the beginning
Fiona Ellwood reviews the Society of British Dental Nurses' Annual Dental Symposium
A ‘pocket version of me’
London hygienist Anna Middleton believes dental care should be accessible to all. Here, she explains why a power toothbrush is more than just a lifestyle brand
A sweet tooth
Periodontal disease, dental caries and erosion of tooth enamel remain prevalent among society. Here's why…
Handle with care
Professor Andrew Eder considers the damage done by heavy-handed patients
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
The exam experience
You're never alone when you are studying for exams. Alison Steadward hears back for her students about their experience of the certificate in dental implant nursing
Ashes to ashes
A look at smoking cessation and the role of the dental care professional with dental nurse Kelly Henderson
Trigeminal neuralgia: a difficult diagnosis to make
A review by Professor Joanna Zakrzewska who is the head of the Medical Advisory Board for the Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK (TNA UK)
