Professionalism/career development

News

Women in dentistry – live Q&A for International Women’s Day

To mark International Women’s Day this Thursday, the BDA is giving current and future dental professionals the chance to chat live with a panel of...

Events

Digital literacy in dentistry

A new event will explore the potential for digitisation in dentistry and the importance of digital skills in the dental setting.

Features

Managing bariatric patients in dentistry

A look at the considerations in practice regarding a patient’s physical size, health, mobility and environmental access

News

GDC launches quality assurance consultation

A consultation, launched today by the General Dental Council (GDC), is proposing changes to the way it quality assures education and training leading...

Features

How to create a portfolio

John Fowler explores some of issues involved in developing an account of your dental nursing experiences to date

News

Leap into 2018 with the SBDN

Start 2018 with a career boost by joining colleagues at April's dental nurse symposium.

Events

DCP conference – Breaking Down Barriers

​The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh has announced the date for the 22nd DCP conference.

Opinion

How to cultivate a peaceful dental profession

Trust, empathy and honesty lies at the heart of dental care – but
does your attitude towards workplace colleagues reflect this?

Features

A career – made with 8 key benefits

Learning comes in many guises and for dental nurse Paula Martin, reading this journal helped her in her path to greater things. Here, she shares some...

Features

Reflective writing

In this sixth article in the series on written communication, John Fowler explores some of the ways to develop your reflective thinking and writing

Features

Big plans for the BADN

Meet Hazel Coey, the new president of the British Association of Dental Nurses, who has big plans to improve your working conditions…

Features

Your dental uniform: Choose it, use it and save money

There’s more to your dental uniform than meets the eye. Infection control, branding, comfort and patient expectations are all important…