Communication

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Turning a negative into a positive

Is your practice safe? Caring? Responsive? Nicki Rowland drills down into those all-essential CQC questions

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Communication – the good, the bad and the ugly

The internet has opened up countless opportunities to everyone, not least of which are the dental practices that harness it for marketing their...

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Would patients rather learn about oral health from a singing dentist or a shocking advert?

What gets our patients brushing when it comes to heeding the warnings of the risks to our oral health – the softly, softly approach with a sing-song...

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Managing the expectations of your, your patients and the team

Christine Macleavy investigates the multiple levels of meeting the needs of others as well as your own

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The vegan dental patient

Diet and culture plays a huge part in the heath of our patients, so how best to meet their specific needs in the chair

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Clinical deviation

Following clinical guidance is not mandatory – but healthcare professionals must ensure they have good reasons for departing from recommended care...

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Running late

How to turn a negative into a positive situation, with dento-legal expert Andrew Collier

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The menace of social media

What a perilous world this digital age has become, says Charlotte Wake

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Do you connect?

Social media – is a boon or a bane? Julie Bissett considers the pros and cons of an online presence

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Communication – top of the list?

Amid a busy professional day, it's important to hang on to an all-essential basic skill, says Charlotte Wake

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CV writing – getting it right

CVs are an essential part of your toolkit when it comes to broadening your career horizons. Julie Bissett talks clarity in copy and Matt Craven takes...

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Are you social media savvy?

What can dental nurses do to ensure their behaviour online doesn't come under fire from the GDC or others in the profession? Leo Briggs offers some...