The key facts about FiCTION
Prevention and empathetic dentistry is critical in the management of dental caries in children – that's according to new trial results unveiled at the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry's conference
All Dental essentials
Things I wish I could tell
In any career, you collect some golden nuggets of knowledge to impart with those on the same path. Julie Bissett invited some Dental Nursing friends to share their own valuable insights
I ‘died’ for several minutes
Dental nurse tutor Kate Bradstock shares a cautionary tale that fuelled her passion for an unusual pastime and reiterated the importance of ‘switch off’ time – as well as those critical first aid skills
The lost art of conversation
With a world drowning in electronic communication, new technology and automation, have we lost our telephone skills forever? Sheila Wells directs us on a road to recovery
Are you – and your practice
Did you know that some people choose to do business with only organisations that demonstrate a commitment to the community? Shaz Memon reports
The fine art of doing nothing
Simple life changes can often have the most profound impact. Priya Sharma investigates the evidence supporting the practice of mindfulness
Who picks up a dirty tissue?
John Fowler explores responsible relationships within your practice team
The ‘whole body’ approach
Former dental nurse and dental therapist Nina Lord reveals her passion for complementary care
Plastic pollution
Dental nurse Bethan Strong considers the case for raising awareness
Life-saving essentials
Phil Jevon walks us through the procedure for placing a patient in the recovery position in this peer-reviewed CPD article
A warm reception
Staff training is important not only for the practice team but for patients, too. Trained staff are confident staff and, therefore, able to handle difficult situations. Sheila Wells explains
Meetings
Steve Ainsworth shares his take on the seven deadly sins – from sabotage to manipulation and everything in between
Empower them to fly
In the fourth part of this series on professional relationships, John Fowler explores the importance of positive working relationships with junior team members
5 tax entitlements
Healthcare workers – including dental nurses – represent a group of employees who are eligible to claim extra tax relief for certain expenses they pay as part of their job…
The dos and don’ts
Stealing someone else’s work is never cool, but in a digital world, how best to avoid it? Putting things into your own words can be tricky, as Gaby Bissett explains
