Special care dentistry

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Emma Farrell talks us through implant nursing and rubber dam placement in a COVID-19 world

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Dental charity sends toothbrushes to those in need

​A dental charity is sending out toothbrushes to those most in need in London.
They are also suggesting the public sterilise their toothbrushes as the...

All the right moves

Dental nurse Emma Farrell offers a step-by-step guide for those considering becoming the perfect professional partner on any patient journey

Tooth decay, sugar and obesity

Hazel Coey considers the dental nurse’s role in patient education on diet and lifestyle choices

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Preventing wrong tooth extractions

The role of the dental nurse in designing, implementing and maintaining an effective patient safety policy

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Kids’ toothbrushing is a big challenge for parents

UK parents are being pushed to the brink as they try to get their kids to take dental hygiene seriously…

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Safeguarding the elderly

The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) has shown a 4% rise in the number of alleged cases of abuse against elderly people. Priya Sharma...

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Baby teeth link to ADHD and autism

​Researchers have identified elemental signatures in baby teeth that are unique to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum...

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Oral health and our elderly population

Dental nurse Sarah Haslam considers the implications of a CQC report that highlighted a failure to support care homes in their bid to maintain good...

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Dental nurses join groups in care home crisis meeting

Dental nurse representatives joined a BDA roundtable event yesterday (Monday) to discuss the crisis in care home dental care.

Time for change: child dental care

Dorina Vulpe offers her guide to treating paediatric patients with dental fears

An urgent priority

A look at a toothbrushing initiative in schools set up by UK dental charity, Dental Wellness Trust