Reference/Features

The hidden problem of proteins

Jenny Nixon looks at the effect of residual proteinaceous material on the reprocessing of dental instruments.

Decontamination/HTM 01-05

Peace of mind

Phil Silver reviews how best to perform effective mouth cancer checks.

Oral health and mouth cancer

The art of efficient record keeping

Ala Rozwadowska speaks with Carla Westwood about the importance of meticulous record keeping in dentistry.

Research and writing skills

Optimising safety

Nicky Varney details how a high quality, systematic approach to decontamination promotes the highest standard of patient and professional safety.

Decontamination/HTM 01-05

Why we must act now

Ingrid Perry discusses the importance of oral health prevention and how initiatives have the power to reduce health inequalities across the UK.

Children's dentistry

A strong connection?

​Carmen Bodros considers the links between dental and mental health.

Aesthetic dentistry

Mum’s the word

​Kimberley Lloyd-Rees discusses how pregnant women can maintain good oral health with the right proactive efforts.

Special care dentistry

Time to optimise

Loven Ganeswaran details how best to improve oral hygiene for orthodontics.

Orthodontics

A lack of care

Nina Garlo outlines how poor oral hygiene can increase the risk of serious head and neck infections.

Oral health and mouth cancer

Confidence is the key

Casey Morris discusses the trials and triumphs on the road of a dental nurse’s career.

Training and leadership

The magic of mentorship

Elizabeth da Corte emphasises the importance of having a good mentor.

Mentoring, reflection and PDPs

Make or break

Francesca Robson sheds light on how good leadership and mentorship can transform a practice.

Training and leadership