Children's dentistry

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Winning the battle against dental caries in under 5s

A look at the DCP's role in giving children healthy teeth for life

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A sweeter future – without sugar

Dental nurse Carol Lloyd reveals why children are the most honest people you will ever meet

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Happy Teeth, happy children

We hear from dental nurse Katie Dullaghan who has launched a crowdfunding page to help roll out her innovative oral health education initiative beyond...

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Rethinking DNA

An interesting safeguarding thought – should ‘Did Not Attend’ be recorded as ‘Was Not Brought’ when it comes to our younger patients? We listen to the...

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Reaching out to the community

Dental Nurse of the Year Heidi Wyatt on her role as a Community Dental Nurse at Smile Together, a member of the Association of Dental Groups

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The tricks of the trade – engaging under-18s

How best to pitch your oral health education when it comes to your younger patients?

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Putting a child's needs first

Maintaining a child focus when a safeguarding incident arises is often a challenge, even for individuals who are fully aware of their professional...

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A life less invisible

Many in the profession consider dentistry the ‘Cinderella’ of NHS services. With the health of the nation's mouths at risk, can dental nurses ensure a...

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The impact of

Priya Sharma considers a very real concern in children's dental health

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Children's oral health and the role of fluoride

Carly Greener-Simon discusses a dental nurse's role in educating patients and parents on the risk factors and consequences of dental decay

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The changing landscape of orthodontics

Lorraine Pretty considers what a shift in patient base means for oral health

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Take the plunge

Dental nurse Michaela Coate reveals how reaching out to those who need us most is made easy with the support of a national oral health charity scheme