All too often, an individual's resolve to change unhealthy lifestyle choices follows a serious health scare about their own health, or that of someone close to them. This article considers the value...
CPR is an essential skill for all health care professionals and regular training is a GDC requirement. These skills should be updated as part of medical emergencies scenario training
If allowed to, emails will become time thieves. Become the master of your emails by following these useful tips to stop your inbox from overflowing with unwanted messages
Oral ulceration is common and the causes are very varied. In this article, the authors outline the main causes of oral ulceration and the importance of the clinical history to ensure correct diagnosis...
Orthodontics became a discipline in its own right in the late 19th century but the use of appliances to straighten teeth dates back more than 3,000 years. Appliances evolved a great deal over the past...
Reflective practice enables healthcare practitioners to learn and shows that they are committed professionals. The method described here should assist dental nurses to use reflection to identify...
The second article in this series from the NEBDN focuses on the research that has been undertaken regarding education and training, the barriers that are preventing dental nurses from reaching their...
This article will demonstrate how complex the sense of taste can be and highlight the effects that a lack of tast can have on a person's quality of life
This is the first of two articles featuring a number of dilemmas that may be faced by dental nurses concerning their role when treating patients and with regard to individual professional...
Custom-made mouthguards best protect the teeth and jaws from trauma during contact sports. Their basic design has remained unchanged for decades but research into their materials and construction,...
Dental nursing is evolving rapidly, with roles expanding. While this means that more advanced knowledge and skills are needed, evidence on the education required is sparse. New research projects aim...
Digital media – websites, DVDs and social media – can be used to improve communication with patients, and support education, monitoring and preventive measures. Technology can also help in practices...
Evidence links the presence of periodontal disease to the development of rheumatoid arthritis. Interdental cleaning is necessary to reduce the risk of gum disease and cleaning aids can make this...
General dental practices are increasingly using implant procedures to replace all the teeth in one arch in one day. Dental nurses need to know about how this is carried out so they can support...
