Show and tell
Kimberley Lloyd-Rees considers the importance of dexterity in maintaining good oral hygiene
All Extras
Gimmicks, fads and folklore
Anna Middleton offers a guide to putting patients on the safe track to a healthy smile
On a mission
Meet dental nurse Stephanie Gillies, who is ensuring a ‘basic human right’ for those who need it most
Keeping it clean
Hygiene isn’t something that should be taken for granted in the dental surgery. Indeed, effective infection control can mean the difference between a happy practice and a world of trouble
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Being the best
A look at this year’s Aura Infection Prevention and Control Practice of the Year award
It’s a woman thing
Join fellow women professionals in an exciting and inspirational event
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7 reasons why
Dental Showcase Focus
‘Dental Showcase, here I come…
Dental nurse Joanne Jones is treatment coordinator at London practice, Sparklysmile. Here, she shares her passion for her role and how dental nurses can provide a five-star service
Alternative to bisphosphonates
Denosumab is a new alternative to bisphosphonates, and dental professionals have either already encountered or will soon encounter patients who have been prescribed this medication. That is why this month's research summary is focusing on this new drug and how it affects dental care.
Antibiotic prophylaxis
With the announcement that National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are to review their guidelines on Prophylaxis for Infective Endocarditis given the recent research showing an increase in the incidence of infective endocarditis in the UK, this months research summary is a review of the current position.
A review of the future supply of dental care professionals
There has been little contemporary published evidence concerning the current and future dental care professional (DCP) (and, in particular, dental nurses) workforce alone. This article will discuss some of the implications for dental nurses from the findings of the contemporary research
Emergency traumatic dental injuries: the dental nurse's role
This article will aim to outline the risk factors, types of injury along with emergency management of traumatic dental injury and guidance on chair side support for splinting of teeth. Advice for the prevention of traumatic dental injuries will also be discussed
Why dentistry needs its own way of respecting patients
This article argues the consequence of this consent-led approach as the manner in which we respect patients can cause us to overlook matters of concern in dentistry. For that reason it may well be necessary to develop a bespoke model of patient interaction for the dental profession
Effects of bisphosphonates for osteoporosis on oral health
Osteoporosis, a condition where bones become weak and fragile, is usually treated by bisphosphonate medication. These drugs can cause osteonecrosis of the jaw, which has significant implications for dental care
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