A guide to fluoride
Christine MacLeavy looks at the science behind the mineral in all its guises
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Treating dentine hypersensitivity
Dental nurses are now part of the team dealing with patients in need of this kind of treatment, says dentist Michael Davidson
In the driving seat
Dental nurses Louise Smith and Faye Palethorpe talk to Fiona Elwood about moving up a gear in their career, their experiences of fluoride varnish application and prevention in practice
#howsyoursmile
Don't let gum disease wipe the smile off your face – we take a look the UK's official campaign for European Gum Health Awareness Day
Kids' oral health? It's pure monkey business!
Gaby Bissett looks at how one woman's wish is to make children's experience in the dentist's chair – and other health care situations – a happier one
Making a difference
How Teeth Team is changing children's oral health statistics in a deprived area of the UK – a programme that ‘wouldn't be as successful if it wasn't for its dental nurses’
The dental nurse's role in perio practice
If you're working as a dental nurse and considering a career in periodontology, you could choose to add a new set of skills to your existing toolkit or you could focus 100% on gums. So, do you keep your options open or channel everything into one area?
We do believe in (tooth) fairies!
The Nottingham Oral Health Team – aka the Tooth Fairies – was created in 2000 by the Salaried Dental Service and consisted of just one tooth fairy – Julia Wilkinson. Since then, the team moved to work within public health and one became three with Justine Halls and Rebecca Soong-Towell making up the
There's an app for that
Want to help your patients back to better dental health? Ben Underwood's Brush DJ app and videos have been a huge success. We talk to him about his innovation and how dental nurses are in a perfect position to make a difference
The pride and the passion
Your ability to raise the bar illustrates dedication to professional development and a desire for a long career in dentistry – and we're here to help you achieve both
A perfect toe dip
According to research, you have just seven seconds to make a lasting first impression; thankfully, they weren't referring to dental impressions! Dentist and tutor Nyree Whitley looks at an extended duty…
Flavour of the moment?
Graham Cope enlightens us on the controversial pull of e-cigarettes and their role in smoking cessation
The gender divide
Just what are the differences between men and women who present in the dental chair – and what do they mean for you? Peter Baker investigates
Education is key
Steve Williams discusses the role dental teams have in battling oral cancer.
Expanding your horizons
What sort of additional roles can you take on within a practice – and where will they take you?
