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What to expect from an induction programme

An effective period of induction training helps ensure that new members of staff quickly become confident and competent in their new role. This article helps nurses to understand what they may have to participate in, as part of their induction programme at a new practice

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From dental nurse to dentist

In this article, Helen Wheddon talks about her career, and why she chose to move roles from a dental nurse to become a dentist

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Volunteering in Tanzania

Laura Watkins shares her story of how she volunteered with Bridge2aid, and her experiences in Tanzania

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Writing for publication. Part 1: getting started

This series is aimed at dental nurses who want to develop their skills and share some of their knowledge or experience with other dental nurses by writing an article for professional publication

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How to make the most of your CPD

In this article, Shilla Talati discusses how to choose the right topics that are relevant to you in order to make the most of your CPD

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Reflection. Part 3: reflective practice and reflective teaching

This series is exploring reflective practice. The first two articles explored what reflection is and used the analogies of mirrors and microscopes to show the breadth and depth that reflection can achieve. This article examines how reflection can enhance your clinical practice and your teaching

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Reflection. Part 2: developing reflective skills

This series is exploring reflective practice as it relates to dental nursing. It will be examining how it can work in clinical practice, education and management. It will look at portfolios, reflective learning, helping others to reflect, and the importance of reflection in life

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Effective time management: tips for dental nurses

How well do you or your team manage your routine on a day-to-day basis to ensure that it runs as effectively as possible? How often do you review why things did not go to plan? This article provides some effective tips to help you to achieve better time management

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Reflection. Part 1: the importance of reflection

This six-part series will explore and discuss reflection. It will examine some of the techniques that you can use to aid reflection, how it can work in clinical practice, education and management. It will look at portfolios, reflective learning, helping others to reflect, and the importance of refle