Priya Sharma

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Enhanced CPD: what you need to know

Priya Sharma summarises the various rules for ECPD for dental nurses.

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Handling with care

Priya Sharma examines the importance of seamless complaints handling, and how best to utilise communication skills.

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Safeguarding in the dental practice

Priya Sharma outlines the types of abuse and the responsibilities of dental professionals

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What is a risk assessment?

Priya Sharma explains the intricacies of health and safety in the dental practice

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The dos and don’ts of social media

Priya Sharma explains what you need to be aware of

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Eyes wide open

Priya Sharma suggests that a transparent approach to complaints handling can make a difference to patient satisfaction

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A little bedtime reading?

Registration recognises your professional role, but what is expected of you? Priya Sharma outlines the regulator’s requirements

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Do you have 2020 vision?

What are your goals for the New Year? Priya Sharma talks new resolutions, new ambitions – and a new you

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Safeguarding the elderly

The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) has shown a 4% rise in the number of alleged cases of abuse against elderly people. Priya Sharma investigates your role in protecting them

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FAQs on indemnity

There has been some confusion on the indemnity requirement for dental nurses. It’s plain and simple – all registered dental professionals require indemnity, says Priya Sharma

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Bite into a rosy new future

Medical history and patient expectations – how your role lies at the core of dental implant placement

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The importance of a dental treatment plan

Priya Sharma considers this all-essential clinical process

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Dry mouth and oral health

Priya Sharma considers the condition and its relation to the role of the dental nurse

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The art of reflective practice

Priya Sharma considers this cornerstone of dental professional development

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The fine art of doing nothing

Simple life changes can often have the most profound impact. Priya Sharma investigates the evidence supporting the practice of mindfulness