Oral health and mouth cancer

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A sweeter future – without sugar

Dental nurse Carol Lloyd reveals why children are the most honest people you will ever meet

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A whiff of a problem

Do you know your dental smells? We hear from Rachel Bairsto, head of the BDA's museum services, about a fun – but very important – recent challenge…

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Mouth Care Matters

Dental nurse Sarah Haslam explains how one project is raising awareness of the importance of good mouth care within a hospital and community care...

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Just the beginning

Fiona Ellwood reviews the Society of British Dental Nurses' Annual Dental Symposium

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A ‘pocket version of me’

London hygienist Anna Middleton believes dental care should be accessible to all. Here, she explains why a power toothbrush is more than just a...

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A sweet tooth

Periodontal disease, dental caries and erosion of tooth enamel remain prevalent among society. Here's why…

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Handle with care

Professor Andrew Eder considers the damage done by heavy-handed patients

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Is diet advice on your menu of treatments?

We invited three experts – dental nurse and oral health educator Fiona Ellwood, senior lecturer in dental public health Maria Morgan and nutritional...

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Ashes to ashes

A look at smoking cessation and the role of the dental care professional with dental nurse Kelly Henderson

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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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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...

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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