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A helping hand

Rebecca Waters suggests how best to be ready for your next inspection.

Calling time on biofilm’s house party

Jenny Nixon offers advice on how best to control biofilm and break up its formation in dental unit waterlines.

Standards of healthcare cleanliness under the microscope

Jenny Nixon takes a look at the new National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021

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Keeping compliant

Nicky Steadman explains how to stay on top of your infection control

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COVID-19, vaccines and the future of PPE: What dental nurses need to consider

Danielle Schroven on the virtues of investing in quality, comfortable personal protective equipment for the long-term – for the benefit of you and...

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PPE mask wear: how dental nurses break down the barriers in dentistry

​Communication has become something of a challenge during the pandemic, says dental nurse Danielle Schroven.

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Global survey reveals two-thirds of countries not allowing dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines

The FDI World Dental Federation today called for more countries to enable dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines after a survey of its members...

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Cwmbran Dental Care cleans up with Dürr Dental prizes

Cwmbran Dental Care near Newport in Wales were the lucky winners of our recent Dürr Dental giveaway.

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‘DIY dentistry’ – kit sales surge reflects choices made by government

​The British Dental Association has said the surge in sales of DIY dental kits reflect the policies adopted by government since the first lockdown.

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COVID-19 alert: Full PPE essential even when vaccinated

Full PPE and COVID-19 infection control protocols remain essential even after dental teams have been vaccinated.

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Dental nurses helping research that shapes safe dentistry during COVID-19

Dental nurses have contributed to new research at Newcastle University that is being used to shape how dentistry can be carried out safely during the...

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Dental teams confirmed as priority for a COVID-19 vaccine

NHS England has confirmed all dental team members and their support staff in NHS and private settings will receive priority access to the COVID...