Restoring the confidence
How do we ensure effective and positive communication with patients in a COVID-19 world? Amber Ojak considers the way forward
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Fight fake news
Fight fake news
Julie Deverick considers how consistent messaging will help to move dentistry ...
The psychological impact
The psychological impact of returning to work
Dentist Damien McNee considers the effects of COVID-19 as dentistry opens up to ...
We need to talk about racism
We need to talk about racism
Fathia Jeilani is a British Somalian dental nurse. Here, she talks to Eloise ...
Socially distanced
Socially distanced patient care
Megan Fairhall reveals how to create a relatable online presence while ...
Eyes wide open
Eyes wide open
Priya Sharma suggests that a transparent approach to complaints handling can ...
How you can ‘surf the wave’
How you can ‘surf the wave’
Last month, Ruby Wax helped the dental world cope with the COVID-19 crisis in a ...
The ultimate guide
The ultimate guide to your at-home fitness regime
There are huge physical and mental health benefits of exercise, even more so ...
Eating in isolation
Eating in isolation
How does the lockdown affect behaviours? Dietitian Sophie Medlin reveals the ...
A positive power: ‘Yoga makes me happier and calmer’
A positive power
Head dental nurse Johanna Horvath talks to Eloise Meldrum about the positive effects of being a yoga instructor on her mental health and general wellbeing
Mouth Care Matters
Mouth Care Matters
The British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show 2020 will present an array of educational opportunities, including a presentation on a major national healthcare programme
Trailblazing oral health care
Trailblazing oral health care
Nicky Peasnell is senior lecturer at the University of Northampton. Here, she shares her experience of training students as part of the Mouth Care Matters initiative
Taking pain out of appointments
Taking pain out of appointment
Dental professionals are encouraged to use the basic erosive wear examination as part of every oral assessment in order to prompt early identification and preventative discussions. Fiona Ellwood explains…
Let’s get moving
Let’s get moving
Whilst the COVID-19 crisis may have limited our opportunity to exercise of late, physical activity remains a major part of living healthier, happier lives. Whatever the current situation, we can all embrace a more active routine
Technology and COVID-19
Technology and COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has swept aside everything we have ever taken for granted about the way we live our lives, says Ian Pope
‘It’s a long career without sunshine’
It’s a long career
We have all learnt the value of work recently. Here, dentist Ben Atkins, president of the Oral Health Foundation, highlights ways to add colour to your career – once the COVID-19 cloud has lifted
How to step into new shoes
How to step into new shoes
Eloise Meldrum looks at the pros and cons of locum work
Do you have big shoes to fill?
Do you have big shoes to fill?
Stacey Greer offers some tips on how best to step into the role of others and nail it as a great locum dental nurse
Overcoming challenges
Overcoming challenges
Dental nurse Bandhna Nangla discusses the demands of her dental nursing role
How to box clever with your time
How to box clever
Dentist Ben Atkins on the importance of dedicating valuable hours to planning and feedback, colleagues and loved ones – and even consider ‘switching off’ when you can
