Features

Being prepared

Emma Anastasi outlines the key dos and don’ts to make an interview count!

Training and leadership

Keeping it locum-friendly

Yakini Lateefah gives the inside edge on welcoming a locum dental nurse to the practice.

Professionalism/career development

The bridge between

Preetee Hylton sits down with Charlotte Astley to discuss her dental nursing career, and what the future may hold!

Professionalism/career development

An everyday hero

Tiegan Dixon is an apprentice at Bupa Dental Care High Lane, who has just been awarded Trainee of the Year at Bupa’s annual Everyday Hero awards.

Professionalism/career development

Finding your balance

Amber Williams outlines how dental nurses can achieve that elusive balance between work and life at home.

Workplace issues/your health

Social media: a hard nut to crack!

Pamela Gill offers a guide on getting your social media organised and off the ground.

Ethical selling/products

The social media maze

Clementine Rees Brown discusses the perks and pitfalls of a social media career with Anna Middleton.

Opinions

How clean is your handpiece?

Aura detail the importance of cleaning and disinfection of dental handpieces, and the confusion that still surrounds the subject.

Hand hygiene

Two months as the president!

President of the BADN Debra Worthington gives an update on her exciting new role.

Professionalism/career development

Handling with care

Priya Sharma examines the importance of seamless complaints handling, and how best to utilise communication skills.

Communication

The benefits of fluoride

Karla Macey lays out the benefits of fluoride – and why to avoid some of the toothpaste trends sweeping the market…

Fluoride varnish

Spotting the signs

Preetee Hylton reminds us of the key oral STI symptoms to keep an eye out for, and how to have a safe Valentine’s day!

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