Workplace issues/your health

Opinion

When you need more than a stress ball

Dentistry is a profession full of stressful triggers but there are ways to deal with negative thoughts and feelings and make positive changes

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Nobody is perfect

Dental Protection's Susan Willatt, argues that everyone can make mistakes but the important thing is to learn from them

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Just the beginning

Fiona Ellwood reviews the Society of British Dental Nurses' Annual Dental Symposium

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In praise of the uniform

When it comes to work wear, what really counts in the surgery? Is it a case of style over comfort – or do we prefer easy-fitting uniforms that move...

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Price and value

When something is ‘free’, how much do we really value it? Simon Tucker considers this within the world of dentistry

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How green is your team?

You may be efficient but just how eco-friendly are you, your colleagues and your workplace? A trip to BDIA Dental Showcase may save you pounds – and...

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Tax relief?

As dental professionals, you may be entitled to claim expenses back from HMRC says Charlotte Cash

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Are you safe?

Do you ever feel intimidated by patients at work? Does your practice have a safety policy? We look at how best to minimise any risks and get an update...

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Are you an EU medical professional?

A guide to permanent residence and British nationality for health workers from abroad

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Saving lives

Why Public Access Defibrillators can make a world of difference

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Protecting a valuable investment

KaVo looks at what you need to consider in the care and maintenance of handpieces

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‘I am just a dental nurse’

Priya Sharma suggests that we can all break down the stereotypes – by becoming ambassadors