How to say sorry
Trudie Dawson considers the art of conflict resolution management
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Colleagues, communication
Colleagues, communication and your practice culture
In the first article of a new series on the importance of good relationships, ...
Pregnancy
Pregnancy – a happy but hormonal time!
There is no greater joy or miracle than the creation of a life. But what does ...
‘Worth more than gold’
‘Worth more than gold’
What often lies at the heart of any successful practice is the collaborative ...
Managing medical emergencies
Managing medical emergencies
Helen Watson explains how to use the ABCDE approach in the dental practice
The art and science
The art and science of personal excellence
Christine Macleavy considers communication in dentistry, the importance of good ...
Knock their sock off
Knock their sock off
This is the year of the professional portfolio – so, how will you fair? Fiona ...
Hey presto!
Hey presto!
Charlotte Wake considers both the magic – and the reality – of our social media ...
Get them energised!
Get them energised!
This month plays host to the annual Nutrition and Hydration Week (12-18 March), ...
Bullying at work – what can I do about it?
Bullying at work – what can I
Being bullied is something we all may encounter during our career. Andrew Collier considers the best way forward
Are you 'job positive'?
Are you 'job positive'?
How do your colleagues view your attitude to work? It may be time to take a step back and reassess your attitude, suggests Gaby Bissett
A practice-based evaluation
A practice-based evaluation
Trevor Burke and Russell Crisp present the PREP Panel’s evaluation of Dentsply Sirona Nupro White Varnish.
The rush to ditch sugar
The rush to ditch sugar
Has there been a sea change in the public’s attitude towards the sweet stuff? Gaby Bissett investigates
An illuminating look at Blackpool’s dark side
An illuminating look at Blackp
UK’s favourite seaside resort has some of the worst dental health statistics in the country. We hear from the BADN’s Pam Swain on a recent collaborative initiative
Celebrity smiles, oral health and teen self-esteem
Celebrity smiles, oral health
Rachel Pointer considers dental care throughout the teenage years
Going places in 2018? It’s all about you
Going places in 2018? It’s all
Mentoring should never be underestimated. It can be applied to different situations in different timeframes and in a number of contexts. Fiona Ellwood explains how
Oral cancer awareness – and patient power
Oral cancer awareness – and pa
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
On the right track? How to map out the best route to success
On the right track? How to map
Have you given some serious thought to the career goals you hope to achieve in 2018? Here, we take some inspiration from other leading lights and their plans for the year…
‘Special needs may be just trying to get carers to clean teeth’
‘Special needs may be just try
Dental nurse Linda Day works at the Aldershot Dental Clinic, a Solent NHS Trust clinic for people with disabilities. Here, she considers the challenges and the rewards of her role
Three wise memos
Three wise memos
Sheila Wells gift-wraps some important festive advice – and it has your name on it!
