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Dental research needs you

Professor Robert Ireland and Fiona Ellwood on the contribution the dental nurse can make to the body of evidence in dentistry

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Hand hygiene matters

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

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‘The days of plaque are long gone’

Dental hygienist Christina Chatfield reveals how biofilm is the new buzzword in dentistry

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Medicine management

How to ensure the safe use, storage and disposal of controlled drugs

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An overview of the circulatory system

Emma Male explores the function and components of the circulatory system – the London underground service to the human body

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How to say sorry

Trudie Dawson considers the art of conflict resolution management

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Colleagues, communication and your practice culture

In the first article of a new series on the importance of good relationships, John Fowler explores the dynamics that make a successful, working dental team

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Pregnancy – a happy but hormonal time!

There is no greater joy or miracle than the creation of a life. But what does this milestone event mean for mum’s oral health? Here, Charlotte Wake plays stork and delivers a bundle of information

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‘Worth more than gold’

What often lies at the heart of any successful practice is the collaborative ethos of its dental team. Here, dentist Andrea Ubhi and lead dental nurse Michelle Harrall share their award-winning ways

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A genius ways to continue your learning!

Laura Yates reveals why education should be seen as a voyage of discovery rather than a chore

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The art and science of personal excellence

Christine Macleavy considers communication in dentistry, the importance of good listening skills and understanding non-verbal signals

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Knock their sock off

This is the year of the professional portfolio – so, how will you fair? Fiona Ellwood gives you a running start

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Hey presto!

Charlotte Wake considers both the magic – and the reality – of our social media activity

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Get them energised!

This month plays host to the annual Nutrition and Hydration Week (12-18 March), but what does the occasion mean for the dental team? Derek Johnson explains

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That ‘light bulb moment’

Special care dentistry may have its challenges but the rewards are endless for dental nurse Helen Cowles