All Dental essentials

End of an era...

Professor Robert Ireland delivers a final lecture and encourages dental nurses to ‘take up research and challenge the traditional’

Is this the ‘black box’ of den

A new app is being lauded as an innovative disruptor of the oral hygiene market

There is never a 'wrong' answe

When it comes to safeguarding, nobody will condemn you for reporting a genuine concern

Adolescents and teen spirit

Hygienist and former dental nurse Katy Amber considers the challenges in engaging with adolescents

Love dentistry, Love Dental

‘There is a big wide world for dental nurses out there – don't be frightened to explore…’

Winning the battle against dental caries in under 5s

A look at the DCP's role in giving children healthy teeth for life

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

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