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A career – made with 8 key benefits

Learning comes in many guises and for dental nurse Paula Martin, reading this journal helped her in her path to greater things. Here, she shares some other key benefits that have shaped her career

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Reflective writing

In this sixth article in the series on written communication, John Fowler explores some of the ways to develop your reflective thinking and writing

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Big plans for the BADN

Meet Hazel Coey, the new president of the British Association of Dental Nurses, who has big plans to improve your working conditions…

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Your dental uniform: Choose it, use it and save money

There’s more to your dental uniform than meets the eye. Infection control, branding, comfort and patient expectations are all important…

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The beauty of a job

We hear from dental nurse Amanda Lindley, who has just joined the team at the award-winning Tracey Bell Dental and Aesthetic Medical Clinic in Liverpool

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Time to grow up?

It’s a small world, isnt it? Trudie Dawson considers dentistry as if it were one big organisation

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Are you really listening?

Why effective listening is your most precious asset

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‘Special needs may be just trying to get carers to clean teeth’

Dental nurse Linda Day works at the Aldershot Dental Clinic, a Solent NHS Trust clinic for people with disabilities. Here, she considers the challenges and the rewards of her role

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Three wise memos

Sheila Wells gift-wraps some important festive advice – and it has your name on it!

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How to ‘conquer the world’ – and other plans for 2018

Glenys Bridges reveals how to ensure a prosperous and successful New Year and beyond

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Is there a BRIGHT future in texts?

Dr Zoe Marshman and Professor Nicola Innes discuss a £1.9 million research project to help secondary school children from deprived areas brush up on oral health – with the help of their smartphones

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A day in the life of a dental implant nurse

Dental implant nurse, Hannah Fullerton, shares what her job involves and considers the positive impact this treatment has on the lives of her patients

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A student’s view

Why choose dentistry? Student dental nurse Maisie Morris reveals what drove her to seek this career of opportunities

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The power of Smiles Together

We hear from Heidi Wyatt, as part of a series of articles from the ADG looking at the use of skills mix

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Is 2018 the year YOU volunteer?

Dental nurses are perfectly placed to participate in the activities of charities abroad. Michelle Reid offers a guide to enjoying the experience