Features

Highlighting excellence!

Rebecca Silver talks to Natalie Marucci in regards to her position on the BADN Panel of Representatives, and and being recognised as a ʻhighly commended dental nurse’.

Professionalism/career development

The Happy Dental Nurse!

Hayley O’Neill discusses some key resources to support dental nurses and the wider team. 

Professionalism/career development

Knowing your worth

Oormila Selvarajah breaks down some of the causes behind the current struggle with dental nurse retention.

Professionalism/career development

What are the choices?

Leanne Birkett considers dental nurses' potential career paths.

Professionalism/career development

Owning your career

Clementine Rees Brown talks to practice owner Polly Bhambra to discuss the surprising path to her career in dentistry.

Professionalism/career development

A good education!

Fiona Seed outlines the importance of a dental education for everyone.

Professionalism/career development

Reaping the benefits

Zoe Marsh details the many advantages of choosing a career as a locum dental nurse.

Professionalism/career development

A forum for success

Joan Hatchard outlines the many fantastic speakers at this year’s Dentistry show.

Opinions

The need for a cultural revolution

Amber Qureshi outlines the crucial value a dental nurse brings, and why they deserve to be respected.

Leadership/team working

Extending the life of your autoclave

Nicky Varney details the importance of excellent autoclave care.

Hand hygiene

Spotting the signs

Kelly Woodward details her personal story of loss due to sepsis, and gives essential knowledge and tools to help save lives. 

Infections

Don’t let bad breath rule the roost

Susan Hudson identifies the key causes of bad breath, and how we can best fix it!

Halitosis/bad breath