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Good complaints handling plan

The British Association of Dental Nurses and the Society of British Dental Nurses are two of the 2​8 organisations from across the dental sector that...

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Working for an agency

The Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) receives a high volume of calls relating to agency work. Here, its patron Fiona Ellwood hears from Cheryl...

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The ‘whole body’ approach

Former dental nurse and dental therapist Nina Lord reveals her passion for complementary care

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Are you – and your practice – socially responsible?

Did you know that some people choose to do business with only organisations that demonstrate a commitment to the community? Shaz Memon reports

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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

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You’re a work in progress

Your PDP will be the foundation to your dental learning. It is to be a working document that you regularly review and adapt. Priya Sharma explains

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A complicated conundrum

We look at an innovative but simple approach to helping patients overcome their anxiety

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The changing face of dentistry

The increasing desire for facial aesthetics offers new opportunities for the dental team. Dental nurse Wendy Mahon, treatment coordinator with Tracey...

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An essential guide

A look at six popular topics concerning use of inhalation sedation equipment

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Equality in dental care

Sarah Haslam discusses a project that aims to deliver good mouth care to those patients with learning difficulties

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That internal dialogue

Trudie Dawson discusses how to listen effectively and improve body language awareness

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'A real buzz’

Melanie Pomphrett reveals what it takes to inspire others – and why she thinks oral health education has a healthy future