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Going green – save cash and give back

How an eco-friendly outlook could make a difference to your practice, with Gaby Bissett

Communication theory in dental practice – Part two

In the second of this two-part article, Maggie Nash investigates dentally anxious patients and cognitive behavioural therapies

Orthodontics – and me

Meet perfectionist Ana Adumitroaei – a long way from her home country of Romania and on the straight road to success in the world of private dentistry, currently practising at a high end clinic in London

Safe whitening at Christmas

Nobody would ever expect a dentist to highlight hair, so just why do some of our patients seek teeth whitening at a beauty salon? In the run up to the festive season, make sure they are aware of the rules

Antibiotics and daily practice

Stephen Hancocks gives an overview of antibiotics in the dental setting, when they should not be used, or used only after very careful consideration

Cheers to the New Year

With New Year's Eve and its associated celebrations fast approaching, Professor Andrew Eder considers the erosive potential of alcohol, and offers both preventive and treatment solutions

It ain't what you do, it's the way that you do it

Communication is a key part of your role as a dental nurse, but sometimes the secret of success is all in the delivery. Here, a summary taken from an article by Dental Protection

Big steps against mouth cancer

Dental hygienist Christina Chatfield is making tracks in raising awareness of the importance of good oral health. She speaks to Gaby Bissett

Am I doing the right thing?

Dental nurse registration has given professional rights but also responsibilities and obligations as to what can and what cannot be ethically and legally done. Andrew Collier offers a case example of a potentially difficult situation – and the principles required to resolve it successfully