Opinion

A different narrative

Fiona Ellwood asks if it is time for a new conversation regarding oral health improvement practitioners.

Opinions

Covid-19: A call for calm

Fiona Ellwood, patron of the Society of British Dental Nurses, shares her insight into the current crisis and offers some timely advice.

People profiles

COVID-19: Natural and holistic ways to stay healthy

Dentist Hina Patel is a Nutrition and Stress Management Coach. Here, she shares some ways to help you keep your wellbeing in check during these trouble times.

Workplace issues/your health

Did you get your 'beauty' sleep?

​Whatever stage of our life we might be enjoying, sleep is a key factor in ensuring it’s a healthy one.

Workplace issues/your health

Is your professional antenna switched on?

​Your role as a dental nurse requires you to have an eye for detail and a sixth sense for the nuances of people’s moods – colleagues as well as patients.

CPD requirements

Volunteering as a dental nurse

Dental nurse Sarah Haslam talks about her experience of volunteering with Crisis at Christmas...

Volunteering

My Mouth Cancer Action event

Dental nurse Kelly Brown shares her Mouth Cancer Action Month initiative. With a passion for supporting the provision of care to vulnerable adults across Birmingham, in particular homeless persons...

Oral health and mouth cancer

Stoptober returns

Patricia Rawsthorne, SBDN NW Ambassador Smoking Cessation Lead, reports on this month's Stoptober, a campaign originally launched in 2012.

Oral health and mouth cancer

It's World Smile Day – so make someone happy!

What better way to improve the interactions with your patients than with a smile?

Opinions

Helping your dental career go swimmingly

I​n an endeavour to ensure a great monthly read, the team at Dental Nursing always strives to include valuable learning experiences – and, thanks to our expanded editorial board, we have some exciting...

Training and leadership

Reel them in with enthusiasm

​Enthusiasm is a ‘big catch’ when it comes to landing that next big job and you should cast your net wide.

Opinions

The salesmanship of dental care

​We all have strong opinions on topics and causes close to our heart – and we are lucky to live in a democratic society in which everyone has the right to express them.

Professionalism/career development