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‘Do you feel tired?’

With 80% of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) suffers currently undiagnosed in the UK, many middle-aged men and women are completely unaware they have the condition. Gaby Bissett looks at the effects of OSA – and how the dental team can help

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A dental nurse's role in… direct restorations

You don't have to look too far into Levison, the dental nurse's bible, or Carol Hollins' book to revise what a dental nurse's role is when carrying out restorations, says Christine Macleavy, but…

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Sports drinks

Dental Nursing hears from Maria Morgan, Ruth Fairchild and David Broughton about their recent study of sports drinks and their impact on children's dental health

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‘Same meal, different kitchen’

Fiona Welsh is a dental nurse at Community Dental Services – a member of the Association of Dental Groups. Here, she discusses an ‘average’ day…

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Extending the life of handpieces

In a busy practice, keeping on top of handpiece care and maintenance can be challenging and the cycle speed of an autoclave is paramount to efficient turnaround of handpieces.

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A team approach to implants

Modern dental nurses have a wide potential scope of practice, with various opportunities to extend skills and advance responsibilities…

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I want my records and I want them now!

Some patients consider records are ‘theirs’ and should be available for them to take away, if requested. But what does this mean for you, asks Andrew Collier

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A friend in need

A look at how one dental nurse is helping her practice to change the way it treats patients with the everyday challenges that dementia brings