All Dental essentials

Just the beginning

Fiona Ellwood reviews the Society of British Dental Nurses' Annual Dental Symposium

Feed the tree of (dental) learning

Just as a plant needs input from variant sources in order to bloom, so too does your career. This careful nurturing comes in all guises – and is built on strong foundations

In praise of the uniform

When it comes to work wear, what really counts in the surgery? Is it a case of style over comfort – or do we prefer easy-fitting uniforms that move when we do?

Tax relief?

As dental professionals, you may be entitled to claim expenses back from HMRC says Charlotte Cash

Age is just a number

Charlotte Wake considers the complexities of dental care for an ageing population

Do you ever feel intimidated by patients at work? Does your practice have a safety policy? We look at how best to minimise any risks and get an update on security measures from Carole Hollins, author of Levison's Textbook for Dental Nurses

OHE and me

In another in our series of profiles, we hear from Katie Spence about her passion for dental nursing

The write stuff

In the first of a new series, John Fowler explores the variety of ways in which written communication is used by dental nurses

Putting a child's needs first

Maintaining a child focus when a safeguarding incident arises is often a challenge, even for individuals who are fully aware of their professional duty

Dental nurse req for busy local practice. No exp req, would suit school leaver

Nicola Dines draws on her 20-plus years of experience to look ahead to a better future for the dental nurse

Price and value

When something is ‘free’, how much do we really value it? Simon Tucker considers this within the world of dentistry

How green is your team?

You may be efficient but just how eco-friendly are you, your colleagues and your workplace? A trip to BDIA Dental Showcase may save you pounds – and energy!