Not drinking water may boost kids' consumption of sugary beverages
Kids and young adults who drink no water throughout the day may consume twice the amount of calories from sugary drinks than those who drink water.
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Dental tips from pharmacies
Oral health advice from pharmacies could save NHS millions
A pilot scheme to improve oral health through pharmacies proved so successful ...
Teeth rate high on appearance
Teeth rate high on appearance concerns
Americans worry more about their teeth than any other part of their ...
Nominate a smile
Nominate a smile
When you hear the word ‘hero’ who comes to mind? When you hear the word ...
EU exit news
EU workers' qualifications will be recognised after EU exit
EU or Swiss qualified persons entering the UK after exit may have their ...
Latest CPD More CPD
Kelly Henderson discusses ‘the cornerstone of all good relationships and good dental practice’ in this CPD article
Glenys Bridges considers the who, what, why, where and when
Linda Walker considers this important topic in relation to General Dental Council (GDC) Standards and the introduction of GDPR
Practice policy and your role in the protection of adults vulnerable to an integral part of organised crime
Opinion More opinion
Did you get your beauty sleep?
Whatever stage of our life we might be enjoying, sleep is a key factor in ensuring it’s a healthy one.
Dental essentials More dental essentials
The power
Dental hygienist Claire Berry reveals how best to influence patient behaviour change
The truth
The truth about confidentiality
Kelly Henderson discusses ‘the cornerstone of all good ...
Behind a cancelled appointment
Behind a cancelled appointment
Mistakes happen but how you deal with them is key to ...
Oral health in the spotlight
Oral health in the spotlight
Megan Thomas from BrushUpUK reveals what’s planned for the ...
How to work with people
How to work with people you don’t like
Personality clashes are a cause for concern but by building ...
Careers and education More Careers and education
Embracing the ‘team evolution’
Dental nurse Marija Rapaic shares her experience of taking the lead
The art of volunteering – tattoo reveals a dental nurse’s passion
The art of volunteering
With an unrivalled commitment to volunteering with Dental ...
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Legal & brief More legal & brief
Flexible and effective
Practice life can get very busy – but online safeguarding training for dental staff can offer some important cost-effective and time-saving benefits
It’s not routine to me!
Andrew Collier looks at the risks that can arise if a patient’s perceptions are negative
Plain and simple
When speaking to patients, simplicity is the key goal so ditch the jargon and remember the KISS principle – ‘keep it simple, stupid’
No expectations
How important is dental-specific safeguarding training?
Clinical More clinical
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Hey, good looking…
…It’s what the practice team has cooking that will satisfy patient expectations, says Lisa Bainham
Infection control More infection control
The power
Peter Bacon reports on a study proving the positive effect of pre-treatment formulations on re-usable surgical instruments by reducing residual ...
Stop shigella in its tracks
Stop shigella in its tracks
David Gibson details the dangers of shigella and how these ...
Needlestick injuries and you
Needlestick injuries and you
What you need to know about the use of syringes in the practice
The risks of improper disposal
The risks of improper disposal
All healthcare providers have a duty of care to ensure that ...
What do you tell your patients
What do you tell your patients?
Natasha Graham works at Langmans Dental Health Centres in ...
Extras More extras
It’s a woman thing
Join fellow women professionals in an exciting and inspirational event
‘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
An alternative to bisphosphonates
Denosumab is a new alternative to bisphosphonates, and dental ...
Antibiotic prophylaxis
Antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent endocarditis
With the announcement that National Institute for Health and ...
Emergency traumatic dental ...
Emergency traumatic dental injuries: the dental nurse's role
This article will aim to outline the risk factors, types of ...