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When you need more than a stress ball

Dentistry is a profession full of stressful triggers but there are ways to deal with negative thoughts and feelings and make positive changes

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Goal setting

Hazel Coey, President-elect of the BADN, considers you and your Personal Development Plan (PDP)

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Precious commodities

The importance of safeguarding our own information has never been more important than it is right now, says Glenys Bridges

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Happy Teeth, happy children

We hear from dental nurse Katie Dullaghan who has launched a crowdfunding page to help roll out her innovative oral health education initiative beyond its birthplace of Liverpool

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Show etiquette – the rules

When it comes to freebies at trade shows, there are two sides to every story – but how do you behave? Fiona Ellwood considers the professionalism outside of practice

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Get out of your comfort zone

Your job expects a lot from you when it comes to surrendering your personal space. Maybe it's time to fight your way out of a corner and even consider punching above your weight…

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Dental Showcase – why it is a CPD ‘dream date’ for your diary

‘You need to get out more’ – nowhere is this more true than in the world of dentistry. Read how the UK's biggest and best dental event can stretch your horizons – and offer a welcome change to daily...

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The role of radiography-qualified dental nurses

A look at the unique radiography service delivery in a dental teaching hospital

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Rethinking DNA

An interesting safeguarding thought – should ‘Did Not Attend’ be recorded as ‘Was Not Brought’ when it comes to our younger patients? We listen to the evidence in favour of the change re: child...

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Adults at risk

Continuing our look at safeguarding in the workplace

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Gentle dental care

Dental hygienist and therapist Katharine Moulton on the challenges of oral care for the elderly

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Reaching out to the community

Dental Nurse of the Year Heidi Wyatt on her role as a Community Dental Nurse at Smile Together, a member of the Association of Dental Groups

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Do you know your ABCDE

Dental Showcase speaker Phil Jevon's guide to assessing and treating the acutely ill patient

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A whiff of a problem

Do you know your dental smells? We hear from Rachel Bairsto, head of the BDA's museum services, about a fun – but very important – recent challenge…

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How to volunteer – a true-life experience in a refugee camp

Helping a charity with much-needed dental care can be a rollercoaster but also ‘a fulfilling, character-building, friendship-making, amazing experience’ says dental therapist Laura Cox