Features

Keep calm and carry on

Rebecca Waters details how to respond when things go wrong in the practice.

Equipment care

The land of smiles and kindness

Sara do Carmo takes us on her life changing volunteering journey to Cambodia.

Volunteering

Can mouthwash fight not only plaque, but Covid-19 too?

Simon Davies explores the vital benefits offered by the use of mouthwash at such a pivotal time in dentistry.

Hand hygiene

The cleaner the better

Nicky Varney outlines why clean, safe water is essential in the dental practice.

Hand hygiene

Take the stress out of autoclave testing and validation

Lee Morris explains the protocols around the testing and validation of autoclaves.

Hand hygiene

Making a positive impact

Rebecca Waters outlines how the dental practice can improve their sustainability with good waste management.

Leadership/team working

Can extended duties dental nurses (EDDNs) as oral health educators (OHEs) be beneficial for the practice and morale?

Jo Dawson explores what it is like to use the Oral Health Education qualification in a general dental practice setting and the empowering opportunities it can offer patients and staff.

Professionalism/career development

What’s in a post nominal?

Rebecca Silver highlights the importance of celebrating all qualifications.

Professionalism/career development

The search for effective treatment

Nina Garlo-Melkas explains the use of Lumoral therapy as an adjunct therapy to non-surgical periodontal treatment in smokers.

Training and leadership

Adding value

Gemma Forsythe discusses the many skills a dental nurse can bring to the table.

Professionalism/career development

The daily demands

Shadae Atkinson outlines the demands and challenges in the life of a dental nurse.

Professionalism/career development

What’s the best defence?

Rebecca Waters discusses the ongoing battle with infectious diseases, and how best to protect against them.

Infections