Even though the application of fluoride varnish appears to be a simple procedure registered dental nurses need to be correctly trained in this ‘additional skill’. This article describes what is needed...
Maggie Nash joined the General Dental Council's fitness to practise panel early last year. She describes the role of the panel, the process of being appointed, panel members' training and her...
Major dental conditions of caries and periodontal disease can both be reduced by regular toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste. The fluoride in toothpaste serves to prevent, control and arrest...
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is exactly what is says; it is designed to protect the person wearing it from outside pathogens/harm that can be picked up in the working environment. This article...
The Care Quality Commission inspects healthcare premises to ensure they meet its standards, particularly on the quality and safety of care. Debra Hackshaw describes what happened during an inspection...
This article looks at the regulatory bodies responsible for monitoring standards for health provision in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and their interpretation of the Health and Social...
This series of articles is designed to help you explore teaching and learning. It examines your own personal learning and explores how you as a dental nurse may be called upon to teach others. The...
Care pathways can support a preventive approach to oral health and improve public health by encouraging patients to self-care. Ann Smith and Ravi Singh describe how a practice redesigned its services...
Dental nurses have a responsibility and a duty of care for the proper management and disposal of clinical and hazardous waste within their practices. This article outlines best practice, in accordance...
Dental nurses offer care and comfort, but they often end up with a pain in the back for their efforts.Chronic back pain may result in severe discomfort while treating patients or could even require a...
tle>A central catheter could act as a breeding ground for infection following oral bacteraemia from dental procedures.
Dental practices must have immediate access to basic equipment for the management of medical emergencies. All dental nurses should have an understanding of how to use this equipment. This article...
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a diverse group of disorders with blister formation in response to mechanical trauma. Patients with EB requiring orthodontic treatment need special consideration
This article is the second in a series of case studies illustrating the roles and responsibilities of the registered dental nurse. They will also describe the guidance that is available, and the steps...
This series of articles is designed to help you explore teaching and learning. It examines your own personal learning and explores how you as a dental nurse may be called upon to teach others. The...
