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COVID-19, vaccines and PPE

Danielle Schroven on the virtues of investing in quality, comfortable personal protective equipment for the long-term – for the benefit of you and your patients

A more sustainable 2021

Dental hygienist Elaine Tilling suggests the future of the planet lies in our workplace habits

Face masks and orthodontics

Thanks to the need for face masks during COVID-19, there has been an uptick in the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment.

Eco-friendly dentistry

To mark Earth Day this Thursday (22 April), Rachael Norton, head dental nurse at Bow Lane Dental in the City of London, she shares how to implement environmentally friendly ways in your practice

Children' inherit' perio issue

A new study suggests dental teams should work with pregnant women in an effort to 'break the cycle' of 'inherited' periodontal disease.

‘I was sexually harassed by a

A dental nurse, who chooses not to reveal her identity, shares her shocking story

How animals help health

Pets offer companionship and unconditional love and evidence suggests they can help to reduce our anxiety and stress. We hear from some of our readers about how animals have aided their mental health

Suicide: Make a difference

Alis Fleming, Natasha Edwards and Preetee Hylton share the reasons why they embarked on a suicide awareness training course and why they are urging other dental nurses to do the same

What I wish I could tell

Another in the series of anonymous tales of dental nursing experiences. Here, a dental nurse reveals how running errands and do a spot of gardening took precedence over any surgery experience

Blood pressure and gum disease

Adults with periodontitis may be significantly more likely to have higher blood pressure compared to individuals who have healthy gums.

Sugar and brain development

New research has shown in a rodent model that daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages during adolescence impairs performance on a learning and memory task during adulthood.

7 things to know

Georgia Rytina shares her insight of the world of dentistry for those yet to discover the dental environment experience

Dental patients with autism

Tracey Cope is a dental hygienist and therapist and co-owner of One44 Dental in Rotherham. Here, she outlines the practice team’s initiative to be inclusive to patients with autism