Reel them in with enthusiasm

Enthusiasm is a ‘big catch’ when it comes to landing that next big job and you should cast your net wide.

News More News

Top athletes plagued by dental disease

Elite athletes have significant levels of periodontal disease, with one third ...

Depression and stress link to severe gum disease

A study reveals that psychosocial factors such as depression, stress, ...

New classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions

A new global classification system for periodontal health, diseases and ...

Graphic images may reduce sugary drink purchases

Warning labels with photos linking sugary drink consumption with tooth decay ...

Latest CPD More CPD

Biofilm formation

Peter Bacon discusses the problem of biofilm formation and the best management strategies to control its growth in dental unit waterlines

Oral care in adult critical care

Patients in ICU require specialist care and are dependent on a multidisciplinary team to complete even the most simple of daily tasks. Harriet Buley explains how dental professionals can make a difference

Hand hygiene matters

Clare Clark talks about effective infection control protocols in a dental setting

Aseptic techniques in dental implantology

Cross infection control is crucial in surgical dental implant procedures – so what does this mean for you? Emma Male shares her experience

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Fitness to Practise cases

New findings in GDC Fitness to Practise data

GDC offers ECPD help

GDC publishes suite of support materials for Enhanced CPD

Opinion More opinion

Reel them in with enthusiasm

Enthusiasm is a ‘big catch’ when it comes to landing that next big job and you should cast your net wide.

Salesmanship of dental care

The 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 ...

Dental nurses are heroes!

Dental nurses – more than unsung 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 ...

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?

Is ‘talking sex’ taboo in the dental chair?

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 ...

Dental essentials More dental essentials

What is trending

The Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) recently hosted the East Midlands Dental Symposium. Regional chair Louise Smith and Lisa Chamberlain ...

That internal dialogue

Trudie Dawson discusses how to listen effectively and improve ...

Equality in dental care

Sarah Haslam discusses a project that aims to deliver good ...

The salesmanship

The salesmanship of dental care

The art of establishing long-lasting good oral hygiene habits ...

'A real buzz’

Melanie Pomphrett reveals what it takes to inspire others – and ...

Careers and education More Careers and education

Is volunteering on your map?

Trainee dental nurse Nikita White reveals how she flew to Morocco – and out of her comfort zone – to help provide much-needed dental care in the Atlas Mountains

‘Crying is allowed, quitting is not’

Crying is allowed

Why dental nurse Sarah Washer shed few tears when she ...

Have you found the ideal match?

Ideal match

Recruitment consultant Natasha Hameed explains the nuances ...

Five minutes with…

…Amy Griffiths, a 22-year-old dental nurse and ...

A shining example

Former dental nurse and dental hygienist Sharon Collett ...

Legal & brief More legal & brief

Everybody’s business

The role of a designated safeguarding professional in the dental practice

All change!

Dentistry, yet again is at the brink of another regulatory legislative change – this time it relates to data protection. Priya Sharma reports

Periodontal records

Periodontal treatment can be a significant cause of patient complaint or claim. Andrew Collier illustrates the importance of records in helping to ...

Is your patient information

All dental professionals have an obligation to respect a patient’s confidentiality. Priya Sharma explains

Clinical More clinical

Your teeth you are in control

The use of cognitive behavioural therapy in reducing dental anxiety for paediatric patients

The 'inbetweeners'

Priya Sharma considers the evidence for the use of floss and interdental brushes in oral health regimes

Periodontal disease

Periodontal disease and systemic health – a summary

The oral-systemic connections are now widely accepted – the strength of the links, however, continues to challenge researchers looking for answers. ...

Bruxism

Bruxism – a real pain in the neck

Roughly 10 million people suffer from chronic tension headaches daily in the UK, which often spread to the neck and upper shoulders. But few realise ...