Emails made easy
John Fowler continues to explore the many uses of written communication. In this article, he examines the use and misuse of electronic communication
All Legal and brief
The world of health and safety
This subject is often considered to be less than thrilling, but it is vital all dental team members are up to date with the latest thinking, says Kelly Henderson
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
Is diet advice on your menu of treatments?
We invited three experts – dental nurse and oral health educator Fiona Ellwood, senior lecturer in dental public health Maria Morgan and nutritional therapist Ros Barresi – to share their thoughts on how best to help Britain make healthy nutritional choices and improve their dental health
Price and value
When something is ‘free’, how much do we really value it? Simon Tucker considers this within the world of dentistry
Secrets of a male dental nurse
A chance ‘meeting’ on our Facebook page led Alex Keir-Rawlings and Dom Allen to discuss the ups and downs of being a man in a woman's world. We listened in…
Are you an EU medical professional?
A guide to permanent residence and British nationality for health workers from abroad
Diversity – and you
As the world becomes multicultural and ethnically diverse, associated communication issues appear more frequently
Indemnity – how much protection do I need?
Dental nurses may feel increasingly worried about their potential liability regarding complaints, claims or General Dental Council (GDC) action against them. Andrew Collier considers potential risks and how to protect your professional status
Understanding the risks
What are your options when it comes to safeguarding courses?
Weight can be a dental issue
Many adults are currently overweight or obese – but how best to handle the associated challenges in treating heavier patients? The dento-legal experts at Dental Protection offer advice
Is your address hotchick@gmail.com?
Professor Bob Ireland advises on how best to protect your professionalism in the multi-faceted world of online communication
The anxieties of expectation
Trudie Dawson explores safeguarding and what this means for you
Upselling consent
When recommending oral health products, where does your practice stand?
Hiring and firing – the new rules
Whether a manager or an employee, one of the most important things to be aware of is the law surrounding employment. We look at the upcoming changes for 2017
