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The role of a clinical

Clinical research is vital for finding new treatments and improving patient care. Here, Keeley Bramley and Jacqueline Rees share their experience of being the ‘central hub’ for studies

There are many criteria that need to be considered and reviewed before practices start treating patients again, and guidance must be given from a UK regulatory body. Here, are some of the considerations that might need to be reviewed

COVID-19 and dental practice

Microbiologist Dr Tim Sandle looks at some practical steps that can be taken to minimise any cross-infection risks

Communicating

Dental therapist, tutor and coach Christine MacLeavy suggests the steps you can take to help with anxiety management in practice

All the right moves

Dental nurse Emma Farrell offers a step-by-step guide for those considering becoming the perfect professional partner on any patient journey

Let them 'try before they buy'

Award-winning dental hygienist Claire Berry suggests that by discussing and demonstrating the benefits of an electric toothbrush, patients will be happy to invest in their long-term oral health

Tooth decay, sugar and obesity

Hazel Coey considers the dental nurse’s role in patient education on diet and lifestyle choices

Clinical photography

In the second of a two-part article, Professor Bob Ireland considers image consent, storage and transmission

Ever heard of ‘trypanophobia’?

How does your practice meet the needs of your more nervous patients?

Cancer and canines

Carole Houston reveals how breast cancer treatment affected her dental health

Photography and you

In the first of a two-part article, Phil Wander takes a look at dental photography to enhance your record keeping, treatment planning and treatment uptake, using mobile dental photography equipment