New treatment to regenerate gum tissue
Scientists have been able to combine biological and mechanical techniques to repair and regenerate bone and gum tissue.
News More News
UK schools rank last in OHE
UK schools rank last in providing oral health education
FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) released the results of a survey from 13 ...
Paediatric dentist wins award
Paediatric dentist wins award
NIHR (National Institute for Health Research) Doctoral Research Fellow and ...
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Award for dental nurse
Award for dental nurse
Long-standing BADN member Janet Goodwin was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of ...
Escape Room Challenge
Escape Room Challenge
Visitors to the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show can take part in ...
Latest CPD More CPD
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
Christine MacLeavy considers the effective application of fluoride varnish in this peer-reviewed CPD article
Opinion More opinion
Your professional antennae
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 ...
Dental essentials More dental essentials
Network and learn
The Society of British Dental Nurses East Midlands branch is hosting its 4th Dental Symposium in the East Midlands. Louise Smith reports
‘It just wouldn’t happen...’
‘It just wouldn’t happen...’
Child abuse and neglect is a reality – are you and your team ...
Raising concerns
Raising concerns – you and your colleagues
Glenys Bridges considers the who, what, why, where and when
Who is a sufferer
Who is a sufferer in your waiting room?
In another look at professional relationships, John Fowler ...
Careers and education More Careers and education
Start. Run. Grow.
Dental nurses Apri Kauldhar and Heidi Price hit the groud running when their joint entrepreneurial spirit spurred them on to start their own business. Here, they share their journey...
Dental care: the 'bear' essentials
Dental care
Meet dentist Paul Cassar and dental nurse Charlotte ...
Necessity – the mother of invention
Necessity
The twice-daily struggle to clean her first child’s teeth ...
The art of reflective practice
The art of reflective practice
Priya Sharma considers this cornerstone of dental ...
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Legal & brief More legal & brief
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?
Confidentiality
Professor Bob Ireland considers this important element of patient care
Clinical More clinical
Smoking and behaviour change
Ex-smoker and dental hygienist Anna Middleton shares some invaluable insights into kicking the habit
Infection control More infection control
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 ...
Straightening teeth
Straightening teeth – and cross infection
A report by the Orthodontic National Group on the orthodontic ...
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 ...
Events More events
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Network and learn
The Society of British Dental Nurses East Midlands branch is hosting its 4th Dental Symposium in the East Midlands. Louise Smith reports...