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Trigeminal neuralgia: a difficult diagnosis to make

A review by Professor Joanna Zakrzewska who is the head of the Medical Advisory Board for the Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK (TNA UK)

Moving to electronic record keeping

Are your clinical notes contemporaneous and capable of an audit trail?

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Tax relief?

As dental professionals, you may be entitled to claim expenses back from HMRC says Charlotte Cash

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Age is just a number

Charlotte Wake considers the complexities of dental care for an ageing population

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Are you safe?

Do you ever feel intimidated by patients at work? Does your practice have a safety policy? We look at how best to minimise any risks and get an update on security measures from Carole Hollins, author...

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Implant treatment and maintenance

Gemma Spranklen considers the role of a dental nurse

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OHE and me

In another in our series of profiles, we hear from Katie Spence about her passion for dental nursing

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The write stuff

In the first of a new series, John Fowler explores the variety of ways in which written communication is used by dental nurses

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Putting a child's needs first

Maintaining a child focus when a safeguarding incident arises is often a challenge, even for individuals who are fully aware of their professional duty

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Dental nurse req for busy local practice. No exp req, would suit school leaver

Nicola Dines draws on her 20-plus years of experience to look ahead to a better future for the dental nurse

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Waving the flag for the Mexicans

‘The biggest challenge for us is the misconception that Mexico is unsafe’ – Frank Nunez dispels some myths

Diversity – and you

As the world becomes multicultural and ethnically diverse, associated communication issues appear more frequently

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A life less invisible

Many in the profession consider dentistry the ‘Cinderella’ of NHS services. With the health of the nation's mouths at risk, can dental nurses ensure a happier ending for some of our patients?

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Prevent. Refresh. Reinvigorate

National Smile Month can be a great career boost as well as a team and practice builder. Charlotte Wake reveals how

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The impact of

Priya Sharma considers a very real concern in children's dental health