In the second article relating to moving and handling in the dental practice, the authors discuss the moving and handling techniques when dealing with emergency situations occurring in the dental chair
The revised Essential Standards for Quality and Safety come into force on 1 April 2015. This article considers the organisational and professional duties of candour and their impact on a dental professional's practice
In April 2014, a symposium took place to obtain possible strategies for improving the oral health of the nation (England). This article will recap some of the key issues debated, discussing the findings from the event and their relevance to dental nurses
Kelly Henderson discusses the new Foundation Degree in Advanced Nursing, and the challenges and rewards that entering academia offers
This article discusses the reasons behind patients' difficult behaviour, and what dental nurses can do to deal with patients who are being difficult
The primary teeth are nature's space maintainers and the development of the permanent dentition can be disturbed without them. This article examines dental appliances that preserve space when the primary teeth do not develop or are lost prematurely
The recovery position is an important component of the ABCDE approach to the assessment and treatment of the acutely ill patient. It is recommended in a patient who is unconscious, but breathing normally. This article explains the procedure for placing a patient into the recovery position
Sitting can be damaging. This is exacerbated by poor posture and working in one position for too long without taking a break. Looking at ways to improve your seating posture and taking regular breaks can help minimise aches and pains
The Care Quality Commission has published its proposed new Fundamental Standards. Are they a ‘new start’ or more of the same?
One year ago, the Tooth Whitening Information Group was formed to address the urgent need to look into the practice of illegal tooth whitening. Karen Coates discusses the latest aims of the group and what impact it will make on the procedure
Xylitol can be used to prevent many oral and respiratory diseases. It is now incorporated into a wide range of products, giving the professional and patient many different options
CPR is an essential skill for all health care professionals and regular training is a GDC requirement. These skills should be updated as part of medical emergencies scenario training
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