In the third article in this three-part series, Chris Emery discusses the possibility of retreatment following a failed initial root canal treatment
In this article, Shilla Talati discusses what immunisations are necessary for dental nurses or staff at the dental practice who will come into contact with blood or other bodily fluids
In this section, we answer your questions on all issues relating to dental nursing. To submit a question, please email dn@markallengroup.com
One third of adults have taken an illicit drug at some point during their lifetime (Home Office, 2014). This article aims to aid understanding of the implications substance misuse may have on oral...
The law on redundancy is principally contained in the Employment Rights Act 1996. This article explains what rights you have if you are facing redundancy
This article discusses back pain, the causes, and what can be done to help alleviate it within the dental team
This article provides an overview of the basics of compliance and explains the importance of developing a Quality Assurance (QA) programme in respect to dental radiography
This article provides current advice relating to the use of gloves and latex allergy, and gives advice for the safe management of those affected
This series is aimed at dental nurses who want to develop their skills and share some of their knowledge or experience with other dental nurses by writing an article for professional publication
With the announcement that National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are to review their guidelines on Prophylaxis for Infective Endocarditis given the recent research showing an...
In this article, Paul Hellyer and Nikki Legg describe the relevance of diabetes to oral care and, using Nikki's personal experience, explain the significance of the condition to help dental nurses...
In this article, Shilla Talati discusses how to choose the right topics that are relevant to you in order to make the most of your CPD
In this section, we answer your questions on all issues relating to dental nursing. To submit a question, please email dn@markallengroup.com
In this three-part series, Chris Emery discusses a case study of a patient who has a pulpitis. In this article, the root canal is prepared and obturated, with the help of the dental nurse
