A different narrative
Fiona Ellwood asks if it is time for a new conversation regarding oral health improvement practitioners.
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Covid-19: A call for calm
Covid-19: A call for calm
Fiona Ellwood, patron of the Society of British Dental Nurses, shares her ...
COVID-19: Stay healthy
COVID-19: Natural and holistic ways to stay healthy
Dentist Hina Patel is a Nutrition and Stress Management Coach. Here, she shares ...
Did you get your beauty sleep?
Did you get your 'beauty' sleep?
Whatever stage of our life we might be enjoying, sleep is a key factor in ...
Your professional antennae
Is your professional antenna switched on?
Your role as a dental nurse requires you to have an eye for detail and a sixth ...
My Mouth Cancer Action event
My Mouth Cancer Action event
Dental nurse Kelly Brown shares her Mouth Cancer Action Month initiative. With ...
Stoptober returns
Stoptober returns
Patricia Rawsthorne, SBDN NW Ambassador Smoking Cessation Lead, reports on this ...
It's World Smile Day
It's World Smile Day – so make someone happy!
What better way to improve the interactions with your patients than with a ...
Helping your career
Helping your dental career go swimmingly
In an endeavour to ensure a great monthly read, the team at Dental Nursing ...
The salesmanship of dental care
Salesmanship of dental care
We all have strong opinions on topics and causes close to our heart – and we are lucky to live in a democratic society in which everyone has the right to express them.
Dental nurses – more than unsung heroes
Dental nurses are heroes!
It has been more than two years since I took over the editorship of Dental Nursing and, in that time, have had my eyes opened as to just how multifaceted the role of a dental nurse can be.
Spring has sprung
Spring has sprung
Well, it should do anytime soon... This season is traditionally considered a time of rebirth and new beginnings.
Is ‘talking sex’ taboo in the dental chair?
Is ‘talking sex’ taboo?
The way we communicate with each other has been shaped over the years in mores, trends and values as well as the technology that enhances (or arguably, hinders) the process.
How to cultivate a peaceful dental profession
Peace to all the dental team
Trust, empathy and honesty lies at the heart of dental care – but does your attitude towards workplace colleagues reflect this?
How to power up your career ladder
ECPD and you
Next year will see a seismic shift in dental education and professional development.
BADN appeals for volunteer dental nurses in Blackpool
Volunteers needed
Dental nurse volunteers are needed in the Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde area to help out at the 'All I Want for Christmas' day organised by Horizon (Delphi Medical/Blackpool Council) for people in recovery.
Enhancing your experience
Enhancing your experience
Revealed at last week’s Dental Showcase, this newly redesigned website offers quick and easy access to essential information and features as well as the online CPD modules.
5 ways to make your Mouth Cancer Action Month event a huge success
5 ways to mark MCAM
Mouth Cancer Action Month is only a couple of weeks away. This vitally important campaign is your opportunity to build awareness of mouth cancer and help to stop the impact of this terrible disease by making sure people are aware of its signs, symptoms and causes.
A bit of an education
A bit of an education
Whatever our age and experience, learning opportunities come in many guises
