Sharon Howe details her role as a dental nurse at the community dental services (CDS-CIC) in Suffolk. She gained her certificate in Special Care Dental Nursing in 2012
Shilla Talati on treating fairly and no less favourably and ways in which we can promote both in a dental arena
There are no dead ends in dental nursing. So, this summer break, why not take time to think how to pursue your dream role
There are plenty of opportunities for nurses to get involved in extended dental nurse duties. Dental radiography is one of them. Edyta Bednarz explains
This series continues to explore the leadership skills of the dental nurse. With John Fowler
What motivates a dental professional to work in prisons? We hear from Rebecca Smithson on what it's like to work at HMP Wakefield and how she's felt more intimidated by patients in community settings...
What's it like to be a dental nurse in the Royal Army Dental Corps? Johnpaul Morrison talks us through his 11 years
Alex Daly takes a look at practice-based and non-pharmacological strategies for handling patients with dental fear
Are you clued up on how best to ensure the ongoing care and cleaning of inhalation sedation equipment? Janet Pickles offers an expert guide
As a GDC registrant, you must raise concerns if patients are at risk but how do you know? Dave Hancock has some suggestions
Charlotte Wake considers the important role you have regarding safeguarding
Dentist and former dental nurse, Ian Toibin, offers a personal guide to motivating patients and explains why very often you are the new angle with a new smile
Dentist Ola Hassan has a special place in her heart for her work with refugees. At the age of three she herself moved to the UK as a refugee. Years later, she graduated from the Leeds Dental...
Fiona Ellwood et al, 2016 explore dental care professionals' (DCPs') awareness of mentorship and clinical governance as part of a local professional development programme
If in doubt, get confirmation of parental responsibility, says Claire Renton
