We are just one big happy family

A team is at its most effective when the players know each other’s role as well as they do their own to create a mutual support system for the greater good.

At the centre of any dental team lies the patient. Regular meetings to update, reflect and plan are key in a profession that can be quite isolating. Shared knowledge and experience are paramount if a team is to improve its delivery of dental care.

The pandemic has raised the bar when it comes to cohesion with colleagues. Without good communication, there is a void and risks best practice – both from a clinical perspective and a business point of view. Here, the dental nursing team at Smile Essential in Leicester share their happy experience of team working...