This series of articles is designed to help you develop your dental nursing practice. This article, the fourth in the series, examines the importance of reading up-to-date journals, publishing your...
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese therapy that has seen a renaissance in the west over the last 20 years. Many practitioners offer acupuncture for a range of conditions, and dental patients may...
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) suggests that how someone thinks, affects how they feel and behave. This article provides a brief introduction to CBT and proposes how it might be used in practice...
Dry mouth is common after treatment for cancer and can affect patients' quality of life and oral health. Advice and management strategies can help minimise the distressing effects of this condition...
How are contracts of employment dealt with at your practice? Victoria Patterson provides some guidance on the law, including the legal obligation to provide written particulars, and offers some...
It's January and everyone is thinking about the upcoming year and what opportunities this year may bring. So what's in store for dental nurses in 2013 and how can you get involved more in supporting...
The Care Quality Commission inspects healthcare premises to ensure they meet its standards of quality and safety. Inspectors visit dental practices at short notice, talk to staff and patients, and ask...
The dental team has a responsibility more than ever in managing patients and providing them with the best possible dental care. We must always be aware of the futility of providing a patient with a...
This article is the sixth in a series of case studies illustrating the roles and responsibilities of the registered dental nurse. It will describe the guidance that is available, and the steps...
This series of articles is designed to help you explore and develop your dental nursing practice. This article, the third in the series, explores the ‘dos and don'ts of giving and receiving feedback
Zhou Y, Forbes GM, Macpherson LMD, Ball GE, Humphris GM (2012) The behaviour of extended duties dental nurses and the acceptance of fluoride varnish application in preschool children. Br Dent J213:...
Lip-enhancing procedures are becoming increasingly popular in dental practice, and dental nurses can advise patients on procedures and their results. A basic knowledge of lip augmentation will enable...
Many things can complicate holiday entitlement. The rules and regulations around holiday pay and conditions can be difficult to navigate. Legal expert, Victoria Patterson, answers questions to tell...
Most procedures performed by the dental team have the potential for creating contaminated aerosols and splatter. These aerosols represent an infection hazard due to their gross contamination with...
