Workplace issues/your health

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Oral health and sports

Rachel Chau explores the connection between oral health and athletic performance

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An inside job

Maxwell O’Neill discusses how dietary choices can affect teeth

The problem with the UK’s sweet tooth

Maxwell O’Neill explores the value of a balanced diet

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Study of UK dental professionals reveals extent of occupational risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection

A University of Birmingham-led study of over a thousand dental professionals has shown their increased occupational risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection...

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COVID-19, vaccines and the future of PPE: What dental nurses need to consider

Danielle Schroven on the virtues of investing in quality, comfortable personal protective equipment for the long-term – for the benefit of you and...

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Suicide: How to make a difference

Alis Fleming, Natasha Edwards and Preetee Hylton share the reasons why they embarked on a suicide awareness training course and why they are urging...

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How animals helped dental nurses through lockdown

Pets offer companionship and unconditional love and evidence suggests they can help to reduce our anxiety and stress. We hear from some of our readers...

Understanding the impact of Parkinson’s disease on oral health

Beverley Moorhouse explores the difficulties some individuals may face and the impact the disease has on the ability to maintain effective oral health

Roadmap back to better oral health

Practice manager Kim Payne shares her experience of getting children back on track

Mask wear – and how to break down the barriers

Communication has become something of a challenge during the pandemic for dental teams. Dental nurse Danielle Schroven shares her experience

Severe anxiety – coping as a dental nurse

Dhruvi Patel tells her story of how anxiety has affected the career she so clearly adores – and shares some of her management tips

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Let's talk about diversity in dentistry

What’s considered ‘woke’ to some are very real barriers to care and career progression for others. Julie Bissett makes the case for having those...