All dental professionals have an obligation to respect a patient’s confidentiality. Priya Sharma explains
Recent research has found how one in four adults (24%) have undergone teeth whitening, with almost half (45%) using an illegal provider.
The dental nurse plays a vital role in facilitating the first crucial conversation, which can provide the best opportunity to get to know a new...
Andrew Collier considers the perils of 21st-century communication
Priya Sharma discusses the art of handling a challenging patient interaction
Dental nurse registration has given professional rights but also responsibilities and obligations as to what can and what cannot be ethically and...
Using technology to provide a better customer experience is commonplace. But, now dentistry is harnessing it in a new and exciting way by taking a...
Following clinical guidance is not mandatory – but healthcare professionals must ensure they have good reasons for departing from recommended care...
Charlotte Wake considers the important role you have regarding safeguarding
If in doubt, get confirmation of parental responsibility, says Claire Renton
Kelly Henderson discusses the importance of consent for every patient, investigates the need for consent, considers the Gillick competency and looks...
The Mental Capacity Act – Shilla Talati considers what you need to know
