Weight can be a dental issue
Many adults are currently overweight or obese – but how best to handle the associated challenges in treating heavier patients? The dento-legal experts at Dental Protection offer advice
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How to run a children's day
Michelle Reid reveals her top tips to educating and engaging younger patients. By Gaby Bissett
‘I struck gold’
Rachael Norton is head dental nurse in a high-end cosmetic clinic in the heart of London. Here she reveals how a dental nurse can be the jewel in the crown of any successful practice
Dental anxiety, fear and phobia
As a dental therapist, with many years of clinical experience, managing the anxious and phobic patient has become a major part of Christine Maclevy's work. Here, in the first of two articles, she shares some insights
Early dental decay – is it simply fuelled by a lack of knowledge?
Claire Stevens, a consultant in paediatric dentistry, is passionate about changing the tide on kids' poor oral health and believes that non-judgemental sharing of information is the way forward. She talks to Julie Bissett
My colleague worries me – what should I do?
Concerns about a colleague's conduct or competence can present difficult dilemmas. This article illustrates a problem, the implications for the nurse and some suggestions for resolving it
Care homes: Why we must prioritise oral health
Elderly residents should be helped to brush their teeth twice a day, says NICE – but how to overcome the challenges of communication?
They need you!
Meet former dental nurse and dental hygienist Megan Thomas who wants you to join her in targeting dental health care to those who need it most by getting involved with BrushUpUK
Maximising your development – with photography
Phil Wander looks at how dental nurses can be included in the taking and making of high-quality clinical photographs – in assisting the clinician as well as taking digital photographs independently
‘Aesthetic dentistry is more than just bright, white teeth’
We hear from Tina Green who enlightens us on the London experience
On the move
A look at how to safely and efficiently transport contaminated and sterilised instruments
An Olympic performance
A look at the benefits of real time, fully automatic cycle data management, a technology that has featured in both the success enjoyed by Team GB's Olympic sailing and rowing squads and, more recently, as part of the America's Cup challenge
Changing trends – why the health of a nation needs you
As the pre-school sugar intake of kids rings alarm bells and the middle-aged spread of Brits prompts health warnings, Gaby Bissett considers how the dental team is perfectly placed to turn the tide
New year, new path
Are extended duties for dental nurses a golden opportunity for you in the coming year? Dave Hancock investigates
Tailor-made oral health care
Carly Greener-Simon reveals how she went from dental phobic to dental nurse and shares the rewards of community care
