How an unfortunate turns of events also turned Kelly Henderson’s life upside down and her thoughts to those patients who may require a little more of our patience
Chris Curtis is chairman of The Swallows, a charity that supports head and neck cancer patients and seeks to raise awareness of the disease. He talks to Simon Tucker
A look at the DCP's role in giving children healthy teeth for life
Children's dentistry
Dental hygienist and therapist Katharine Moulton on the challenges of oral care for the elderly
Elderly care
Dental nurse Sarah Haslam explains how one project is raising awareness of the importance of good mouth care within a hospital and community care setting
Elderly care
Charlotte Wake considers the complexities of dental care for an ageing population
Elderly care
Elderly residents should be helped to brush their teeth twice a day, says NICE – but how to overcome the challenges of communication?
Elderly care
Meet former dental nurse and dental hygienist Megan Thomas who wants you to join her in targeting dental health care to those who need it most by getting involved with BrushUpUK
Children's dentistry
As the pre-school sugar intake of kids rings alarm bells and the middle-aged spread of Brits prompts health warnings, Gaby Bissett considers how the dental team is perfectly placed to turn the tide
Children's dentistry
Caring for the elderly requires different skills to caring for other age groups. Charlotte Wake considers them all when meeting best practice as a dental nurse
Elderly care
A look at how one dental nurse is helping her practice to change the way it treats patients with the everyday challenges that dementia brings
Elderly care