Restoring the confidence
How do we ensure effective and positive communication with patients in a COVID-19 world? Amber Ojak considers the way forward
All Dental essentials
A positive power
Head dental nurse Johanna Horvath talks to Eloise Meldrum about the positive effects of being a yoga instructor on her mental health and general wellbeing
Closed due to COVID-19
We pay a visit to a virtual dental shop that is supporting patients during the pandemic
The ultimate guide
There are huge physical and mental health benefits of exercise, even more so during these unprecedented times. Here, fitness coach Jay Kara offers his guide to the perfect home workout
How you can ‘surf the wave’
Last month, Ruby Wax helped the dental world cope with the COVID-19 crisis in a successful Update Webinar
Eyes wide open
Priya Sharma suggests that a transparent approach to complaints handling can make a difference to patient satisfaction
Finding inspiration
Isolation has impacted so many people for many different reasons. Rebecca Gibbons reveals her wish-list for lessening the stress
Socially distanced
Megan Fairhall reveals how to create a relatable online presence while providing oral health advice and reassurance during these unprecedented times
Do you have big shoes to fill?
Stacey Greer offers some tips on how best to step into the role of others and nail it as a great locum dental nurse
How to step into new shoes
Eloise Meldrum looks at the pros and cons of locum work
It’s a long career
We have all learnt the value of work recently. Here, dentist Ben Atkins, president of the Oral Health Foundation, highlights ways to add colour to your career – once the COVID-19 cloud has lifted
Technology and COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has swept aside everything we have ever taken for granted about the way we live our lives, says Ian Pope
Let’s get moving
Whilst the COVID-19 crisis may have limited our opportunity to exercise of late, physical activity remains a major part of living healthier, happier lives. Whatever the current situation, we can all embrace a more active routine
Taking pain out of appointment
Dental professionals are encouraged to use the basic erosive wear examination as part of every oral assessment in order to prompt early identification and preventative discussions. Fiona Ellwood explains…
Trailblazing oral health care
Nicky Peasnell is senior lecturer at the University of Northampton. Here, she shares her experience of training students as part of the Mouth Care Matters initiative
