CPD requirements

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Precious commodities

The importance of safeguarding our own information has never been more important than it is right now, says Glenys Bridges

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Dental Showcase – why it is a CPD ‘dream date’ for your diary

‘You need to get out more’ – nowhere is this more true than in the world of dentistry. Read how the UK's biggest and best dental event can stretch...

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A road map to success

Tommy Macgregor considers the importance of education in the developing role of dental nurses

How to Showcase your skills

October may seem a little way off right now but the journey to an exciting career starts here. Julie Bissett considers why BDIA Dental Showcase is...

It's crystal clear!

…and talking of BDIA Showcase, why not take a peek into the dental future this October

CPD – quality or quantity?

Continuing Professional Development – what does it mean to you? Charlotte Wake goes on the hunt for suitable sources and discovers some good practice...

Signs of the times

Why are tattoos considered taboo within a dental environment? Here, dental nurse Emma Bond argues that ink does not always spell ‘unprofessional’ when...

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7 things to look out for in dentistry in 2017

Dr Nigel Carter of the Oral Health Foundation looks ahead to the coming months for the dental professional

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Tailor-made oral health care

Carly Greener-Simon reveals how she went from dental phobic to dental nurse and shares the rewards of community care

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Challenging patient interactions

Priya Sharma discusses the art of handling a challenging patient interaction

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Operation: oral health enhancement

Glenys Bridges considers how best to develop extended dental nursing skills to the benefit of our patients

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Are you a visionary?

This series continues to explore the leadership skills of the dental nurse. In this issue, John Fowler asks: do you light up your team?