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Spreading the word!

Dental Nursing talks to Liz Fuller about her practice’s approach to National Smile Month.

Oral health and mouth cancer

National Smile Month: a worthy cause

Muireann Hannan looks at the aims of the Oral Health Foundation’s flagship campaign.

Clinical governance

Lessons learnt: Changing perceptions

During the pandemic, have you been looked down upon or dismissed by other healthcare professionals because you’re ‘just’ a dental nurse? Melissa O’Connor addresses dentistry’s damaged reputation and...

Clinical governance

Reopening: Risky business?

Conducting a risk assessment is both a necessary and vital part of managing infection within your practice. However, your responsibilities extend far beyond that…

Clinical governance

Brighter Smiles

Championing a commitment to care in Cornwall

Clinical governance

Radiography for the dental nurse

Having the post-registration qualification of dental radiography under your belt can expand your horizons, your practical skills, and the scope of your professional life. Hannah Fullerton explains how...

Clinical governance

Making sure you’re the perfect fit

Glenys Bridges considers the challenges, responsibilities and ultimate benefits of the lead dental nurse role

Clinical governance

Medical emergencies – and you

When did you last update your skills?

Clinical governance

‘The days of plaque are long gone’

Dental hygienist Christina Chatfield reveals how biofilm is the new buzzword in dentistry

Clinical governance

The push for prevention

How will Europe weather the storm that is oral health care? We look at a project that plans to change the status quo

Clinical governance

Let’s beat oral cancer sooner

It’s Mouth Cancer Action Month – what can you do?

Clinical governance

Precious commodities

The importance of safeguarding our own information has never been more important than it is right now, says Glenys Bridges

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