Winning the battle against dental caries in under 5s
A look at the DCP's role in giving children healthy teeth for life
All Dental essentials
A sweeter future – without sugar
Dental nurse Carol Lloyd reveals why children are the most honest people you will ever meet
When you need more than a stress ball
Dentistry is a profession full of stressful triggers but there are ways to deal with negative thoughts and feelings and make positive changes
Goal setting
Hazel Coey, President-elect of the BADN, considers you and your Personal Development Plan (PDP)
Saving lives
Illnesses and accidents can happen at any time and first aid can prevent situations worsening – and potentially save lives. Jean Straw explains
Happy Teeth, happy children
We hear from dental nurse Katie Dullaghan who has launched a crowdfunding page to help roll out her innovative oral health education initiative beyond its birthplace of Liverpool
Rethinking DNA
An interesting safeguarding thought – should ‘Did Not Attend’ be recorded as ‘Was Not Brought’ when it comes to our younger patients? We listen to the evidence in favour of the change re: child appointments
Gentle dental care
Dental hygienist and therapist Katharine Moulton on the challenges of oral care for the elderly
Reaching out to the community
Dental Nurse of the Year Heidi Wyatt on her role as a Community Dental Nurse at Smile Together, a member of the Association of Dental Groups
Do you know your ABCDE
Dental Showcase speaker Phil Jevon's guide to assessing and treating the acutely ill patient
The tricks of the trade – engaging under-18s
How best to pitch your oral health education when it comes to your younger patients?
A road map to success
Tommy Macgregor considers the importance of education in the developing role of dental nurses
Get out of your comfort zone
Your job expects a lot from you when it comes to surrendering your personal space. Maybe it's time to fight your way out of a corner and even consider punching above your weight…
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
Nobody is perfect
Dental Protection's Susan Willatt, argues that everyone can make mistakes but the important thing is to learn from them
