Writing for publication. Part 4: using appropriate evidence

This series is designed to help you, the dental nurse, write for professional publication. This article discusses how to use previously published articles to support your statements

Changing for the better

Childsmile: Scottish oral health improvement

This article describes the creation of the Childsmile programme, its development to date, key successes, and next steps

Silence is not golden

Leadership needs of dental nurses

What are your rights in a redundancy situation?

The law on redundancy is principally contained in the Employment Rights Act 1996. This article explains what rights you have if you are facing redundancy

Back pain and the dental team

This article discusses back pain, the causes, and what can be done to help alleviate it within the dental team

Is latex allergy still a problem?

This article provides current advice relating to the use of gloves and latex allergy, and gives advice for the safe management of those affected

Safeguarding lead: a poisoned chalice?

Tongue cleaning: all in the best possible taste

Tongue cleaning is an important part of an oral health regime. Melonie Prebble explains why we should all be equipping patients with the means to unclogging their tastebuds and improving their health

Safe manual handling in the dental practice

Moving and handling techniques in the dental practice

In the fourth article relating to moving and handling, the authors discuss the common techniques when lifting or manoeuvering objects in the dental practice

Tooth gouging: an African tradition

Migrant families to the UK may have children who have suffered the traditional African practice of tooth gouging. The origins of this practice, its signs and complications, and how the reader can help Dentaid are discussed

Moving and handling: medical emergencies in the waiting room

In the third article relating to moving and handling in the dental practice, the authors discuss safe moving and handling techniques that should be followed for medical emergencies that could occur in the waiting room

The older dental patient and the role of the dental nurse

In this article, Paul Hellyer explains the age changes taking place in the UK population, discusses what it might mean to be an ‘older patient’ and describes how dental nurses can make visits to the dentist easier for them