Oral health advice from pharmacies could save NHS millions

A pilot scheme to improve oral health through pharmacies proved so successful that it is being rolled out across the North East in a bid to save the NHS money.

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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

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 ...

Gum bacteria and Alzheimer's

Gum bacteria implicated in Alzheimer's and other diseases

Researchers are reporting new findings on how bacteria involved in gum disease ...

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The truth about confidentiality

Kelly Henderson discusses ‘the cornerstone of all good relationships and good dental practice’ in this CPD article

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Raising concerns – you and your colleagues

Glenys Bridges considers the who, what, why, where and when

Protecting vulnerable groups

Linda Walker considers this important topic in relation to General Dental Council (GDC) Standards and the introduction of GDPR

What is modern slavery?

Practice policy and your role in the protection of adults vulnerable to an integral part of organised crime

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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

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.

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 sense for the nuances of people’s moods – colleagues as well as ...

Volunteering dental nurse

Volunteering as a dental nurse

Dental nurse Sarah Haslam talks about her experience of volunteering with Crisis at Christmas...

My Mouth Cancer Action event

Dental nurse Kelly Brown shares her Mouth Cancer Action Month initiative. With a passion for supporting the provision of care to vulnerable adults ...

Stoptober returns

Patricia Rawsthorne, SBDN NW Ambassador Smoking Cessation Lead, reports on this month's Stoptober, a campaign originally launched in 2012.

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

Mistakes happen but how you deal with them is key to ...

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

One step ahead

A smile, a positive outlook and a well-supported team – ...

The art of volunteering – tattoo reveals a dental nurse’s passion

The art of volunteering

With an unrivalled commitment to volunteering with Dental ...

A leap of faith

Professor Bob Ireland offers a step-by-step guide to taking ...

Start. Run. Grow.

Dental nurses Apri Kauldhar and Heidi Price hit the groud ...

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?

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Hey, good looking…

…It’s what the practice team has cooking that will satisfy patient expectations, says Lisa Bainham

The cleft

The cleft multidisciplinary team

A look at the role of the dental nurse

Supercharge your routine

Patient education, motivation and ethical sales are key skills in the role of a dental nurse. Anna Middleton looks at the need to stay up to speed ...