Workplace issues/your health

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Changing speed

Dental professionals are being encouraged to adopt a slower pace in their dental practices to better ensure patient safety and reduce their own...

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Professional and personal conduct – what’s expected?

Dental nurse registration with the General Dental Council gives rights and privileges but also responsibilities and obligations. Andrew Collier shines...

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Keeping abreast of the clinical connections

The month of October is synonymous with crisp autumn leaves and carving pumpkins, but it’s also an important month in terms of cancer awareness. BSDHT...

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What gets you up on a Monday?

Bupa dental nurses share their secrets to great workplace motivation

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How NOT to be a dental nurse

Dental nurse Eloise Meldrum talks timekeeping, masking a naturally miserable face and how to get along with your dentist – and your patients

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How to manage your ‘chimp’ brain

A strong and healthy workforce depends upon the fostering of wellness at work. Dr Mahrukh Khwaja, founder of the Empowering Women in Dentistry group,...

How to silence those demons

Do you have a quiet fear of being exposed as a fraud? Julie Bissett investigates the self-sabotaging phenomenon of 'imposter syndrome'

News

BUPA offers pay rise for dental nurses

​As part of an on-going focus on pay and benefits for colleagues, Bupa Dental Care has announced a pay rise for its dental nurses.

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A Syrian refugee's journey into dental nursing

Syrian refugee Rola El Mgharbel recalls her journey – from war-torn Damascus to dental nursing in Durham.

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Bupa Dental Care acquires Total Dental Care

​Bupa Dental Care has announced the acquisition of Total Dental Care, adding a further four sites to its network of UK dental practices.

Eating disorders: knowing the signs

Eating disorders are not only damaging to general health, but heavily impact oral health, too. Dental hygienist Julie Deverick reveals how

Opinion

Did you get your 'beauty' sleep?

​Whatever stage of our life we might be enjoying, sleep is a key factor in ensuring it’s a healthy one.