Patient education

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Active. Proactive. Interactive.

Eloise Meldrum considers the challenges and benefits of tailored communication

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Are you really 'all ears'?

Do you hear what people are saying – or just think you do? Gaby Bissett considers the importance of fine-tuning our communication skills

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What are your superpowers?

Not all heroes wear capes! Dental nurse assessor and tutor Stephanie Carter considers how the joint skills of oral health education, plaque indices...

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The miracle material turned micro menace

We are all waking up to the reality of plastic pollution, but what does this mean in the dental practice?

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Brush DJ app hits 400,000 downloads in 204 countries

​The free Brush DJ app, which uses music to engage and motivate users to have an effective oral hygiene routine has kicked off 2020 by receiving its...

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'Check before you tick' dental campaign launches

New activity from NHS England and NHS Improvement, and NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), encourages dental teams across England to support the...

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‘Hot Topics’ study day to help spark your career

A study day designed for DCPs with an eye on their future will celebrate leap year this 29 February by focusing on some hot topics.

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Dementia Friends

Dental nurse Angela Cheshire on what training adds to her care in practice

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Unwrap the story behind Christmas stockings

Dawn Woodward considers some oral health options for that handy piece of hosiery

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Is Christmas the time to rethink alcohol?

Editor Julie Bissett and London hygienist Anna Middleton consider the implications of the upcoming boozy festive season

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The human touch

John Fowler discusses how the dental nurse can help others communicate naturally, effectively and with confidence

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Do you have 2020 vision?

What are your goals for the New Year? Priya Sharma talks new resolutions, new ambitions – and a new you