Kids' oral bacteria may predict obesity

The oral bacteria of young children may predict obesity.

News More News

High levels of sugar in organic and children's yogurts – new survey

A new survey highlights alarmingly high sugar levels in yogurts – with those ...

Calling all dental nurses!

This October, Dental Showcase takes place at London’s Excel on 4-6 October, ...

Homeless and Inclusion Oral Health Conference

Homeless and Inclusion Oral Health Conference: How to take action for inclusion ...

Encourage patients to have drink free days

Public Health England’s One You has teamed up with Drinkaware to launch a new ...

Latest CPD More CPD

Life-saving essentials

Phil Jevon walks us through the procedure for placing a patient in the recovery position in this peer-reviewed CPD article

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Radiography for the dental nurse

Having the post-registration qualification of dental radiography under your belt can expand your horizons, your practical skills, and the scope of your professional life. Hannah Fullerton explains how this new aspect to your role adds extra responsibility and focus

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An essential guide

A look at six popular topics concerning use of inhalation sedation equipment

Biofilm formation

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

Editor's choice

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

Helping your career

In an endeavour to ensure a great monthly read, the team at Dental Nursing always strives to include valuable learning experiences – and, thanks to ...

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.

Dental essentials More dental essentials

Plastic pollution

Dental nurse Bethan Strong considers the case for raising awareness

Life-saving essentials

Phil Jevon walks us through the procedure for placing a patient ...

A warm reception

Staff training is important not only for the practice team but ...

Meetings

Meetings – the dark arts revealed

Steve Ainsworth shares his take on the seven deadly sins – from ...

Empower them to fly

In the fourth part of this series on professional ...

Careers and education More Careers and education

Take the plunge!

Throughout the UK, the structure and complexity of dental practice management is changing rapidly. Glenys Bridges considers these changes for dental nurses looking for a new career path

Specialist work in a primary care setting

Specialist work

Kemi Bakare considers oral surgical care and the dental ...

From dental nurse to dentist

How practice owner Jaye Jelley drew on her numerous roles ...

Guns to gums – a journey of lifelong learning

Guns to gums

Shaun Howe is a dental therapist working in the public ...

She's football crazy

Stacy Wright is a 31-year-old Manchester City fan and ...

Legal & brief More legal & brief

FGM

How does this form of child abuse affect your role as a dental professional?

Parental consent

Difficulties can arise if a child is brought to the surgery without one or both of their parents. Andrew Collier looks at this dilemma and suggests ...

Building healthy relationships

What are the essential elements of a practice's ethos that create professional mutual trust?

Ring any alarm bells?

Safeguarding children is second nature. Here, we look at how to recognise the subtle signs of child abuse

Clinical More clinical

An overview

Emma Male explores the function and components of the digestive system

Implant care – and you

Marie Bones considers the dental nurse’s important role

Radiography

Radiography for the dental nurse

Having the post-registration qualification of dental radiography under your belt can expand your horizons, your practical skills, and the scope of ...