Over the last 5 years there have been a considerable number of changes in dentistry that have irreversibly altered the course of the profession. Sam Ball looks at these changes, and predicts their...
Prophylaxis; it means prevention or at least preventative. We apply the term to the polish that we use to finish the scale and, as the term suggests, polish. What is it and why do we use it? Indeed...
Social media is changing how dental nurses communicate with colleagues and patients, and how practices promote themselves. While it opens up opportunities to reach more patients and boost professional...
This series of articles is designed to help you explore and develop your dental nursing practice. This article, the second in the series, helps you examine, develop and use objectives in your personal...
Traditionally the domain of dental technicians, the preparation of thermoformed retainers is now an additional skill that dental nurses can develop during their career. This article looks at why...
Clinical supervision (CS) was implemented in the Community Dental Service within an NHS Trust. Dental nurses, community dentists and dental therapists participated in clinical supervision sessions...
Mouth cancer has firmly established itself as a modern day silent killer. Karen Coates, Oral Health Educator for the BDHF, talks about the risk factors which are contributing to this latest epidemic...
Reflective practice is a process which can contribute to improving patient care, directing learning, and influencing professional development. This article provides a brief introduction to reflective...
Sjögren’s syndrome is a debilitating autoimmune disorder with symptoms of a dry mouth and associated oral problems. It affects around 5% of females and 0.5% of males in the general population. The...
Smoking continues to be the main preventable cause of death in the UK. Tobacco consumption causes a wide range of diseases and other adverse effects, including multiple types of cancer, COPD,...
This article is the fifth 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 article outlines some of the more important testing and validation that should be carried out to ensure decontamination equipment is functioning properly, can conform to the required standards...
This series of articles is designed to help you explore and develop your dental nursing practice. Future articles in the series will examine: setting objectives, maximising feedback, publication and...
