The vegan dental patient
Diet and culture plays a huge part in the heath of our patients, so how best to meet their specific needs in the chair
All Legal and brief
Clinical deviation
Following clinical guidance is not mandatory – but healthcare professionals must ensure they have good reasons for departing from recommended care pathways
Running late
How to turn a negative into a positive situation, with dento-legal expert Andrew Collier
A perfect picture
If the art of managing expectations depends on good communication, then it is the clarification of the finer details that is the master stroke, says dental business coach Sheila Scott
What are equality and diversity?
Shilla Talati on treating fairly and no less favourably and ways in which we can promote both in a dental arena
The menace of social media
What a perilous world this digital age has become, says Charlotte Wake
What is a vulnerable adult?
Charlotte Wake considers the important role you have regarding safeguarding
A child's best interests
If in doubt, get confirmation of parental responsibility, says Claire Renton
A basic guide to consent
Kelly Henderson discusses the importance of consent for every patient, investigates the need for consent, considers the Gillick competency and looks at those who can give consent
Do you connect?
Social media – is a boon or a bane? Julie Bissett considers the pros and cons of an online presence
Communication – top of the list?
Amid a busy professional day, it's important to hang on to an all-essential basic skill, says Charlotte Wake
Self development
CPD activities are obligatory but staying informed in other ways can also be useful as Dave Hancock suggests
CV writing – getting it right
CVs are an essential part of your toolkit when it comes to broadening your career horizons. Julie Bissett talks clarity in copy and Matt Craven takes a look at the patterns in people's attitudes and approaches towards your ‘shop window’
7 ways to jeopardise your registration
Dental nurse Celeste Barker, a member of the GDC Fitness to Practise panel, offers you an easy-to-reference ‘safety’ list. Test how much you know…
Are you social media savvy?
What can dental nurses do to ensure their behaviour online doesn't come under fire from the GDC or others in the profession? Leo Briggs offers some tips
