Many medical conditions affect children's oral health and the provision of dental care. This article describes two common medical conditions, their implications for oral health and their relevance to...
The advent of bonding agents has led to major changes in practical dentistry. As bonding agents continue to evolve rapidly, it becomes increasingly important to identify different types of adhesives,...
This article aims to introduce the dental nurse to the specific relevance of digital photography in general dental practice by improving their understanding of achieving quality images, therefore...
This series of articles examines different types of study days and courses that may be available to you and how to survive and complete the course. This article will help you manage your time so that...
Cross infection is a risk in all dental practices, regardless of size, and managing it can appear daunting in a single-handed practice. However, a practice with well-trained, knowledgeable staff can...
Dental care professionals and their patients need to be protected from the harmful effects of ionising radiation. By interpreting and applying the laws and regulations that govern radiation, staff can...
Harris CM, Welbury R, Cairns AM (2013) The Scottish dental practitioner's role in managing child abuse and neglect. Br Dent J214: E24
Oral health is an important but often overlooked aspect of an older adult's general health. Daily oral hygiene, ability to access routine professional oral health services, and oral health education...
The EU Sharps Directive came about in response to the fact that needlestick injuries are one of the most serious health and safety threats for healthcare workers. So how does it affect dental nurses?
The nature of Parkinson's disease, and some of the medication used to treat the condition, may mean that some patients will experience some oral health problems. The article explores the problems,...
This series of articles is designed to help you develop your continuing education as a dental nurse. The series examine different types of study days and courses that may be available to you and how...
What is influence, how is it developed and what can be done with it? Dental nurses can and should be able to use influence to promote change that benefits themselves, their profession and, most...
Working as a team prevents medical errors and increases patient safety, hence the importance for the dental nurse and their team to understand how to maximise patient safety and minimise medicolegal...
A dental practice may have hundreds of patients visiting it each week. Many of these patients will be carriers of pathogenic organisms. Blood-borne viruses are a major concern, but there are other...
