Ring any alarm bells?
Safeguarding children is second nature. Here, we look at how to recognise the subtle signs of child abuse
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Everybody’s business
Everybody’s business
The role of a designated safeguarding professional in the dental practice
All change!
All change!
Dentistry, yet again is at the brink of another regulatory legislative change – ...
Periodontal records
Periodontal records – staying out of trouble
Periodontal treatment can be a significant cause of patient complaint or claim. ...
Is your patient information
Is your patient information safe?
All dental professionals have an obligation to respect a patient’s ...
Time to talk?
Time to talk?
Bullying in the workplace is a legal issue. Sarah Buxton considers best options
A hands-on guide...
A hands-on guide... to offering work experience
Can you play host to a school-age child keen to get into dentistry? The experts ...
Are you really listening?
Are you really listening?
Why effective listening is your most precious asset
The importance of greeting and
The importance of greeting and listening
First impressions can often be key – and the dental nurse helps to create the ...
‘Abuse exists’
‘Abuse exists’
How to give children a voice in the surgery – the BSPD reports on the NSPCC conference, How Safe are our children?
What lies beneath
What lies beneath
The dental nurse plays a vital role in facilitating the first crucial conversation, which can provide the best opportunity to get to know a new patient
Rethinking DNA
Rethinking DNA
An interesting safeguarding thought – should ‘Did Not Attend’ be recorded as ‘Was Not Brought’ when it comes to our younger patients? We listen to the evidence in favour of the change re: child appointments
The tricks of the trade – engaging under-18s
The tricks of the trade – ...
How best to pitch your oral health education when it comes to your younger patients?
How to write up a…
How to write up a…
John Fowler continues to explore the variety of ways in which dental nurses get involved with written communication with a look at ‘capturing the patient journey’
Not just a ‘tick box’ exercise
Not just a ‘tick box’ exercise
Priya Sharma considers the role of risk assessments in health and safety
Nobody is perfect
Nobody is perfect
Dental Protection's Susan Willatt, argues that everyone can make mistakes but the important thing is to learn from them
Do you know when to report concerns?
Do you know when to report ...
If a safeguarding incident arises at work, it is important that we build upon our child protection training knowledge to make informed decisions about whether or not to report our concerns
Emails made easy
Emails made easy
John Fowler continues to explore the many uses of written communication. In this article, he examines the use and misuse of electronic communication
The wonderful world of health and safety
The wonderful world of health ...
This subject is often considered to be less than thrilling, but it is vital all dental team members are up to date with the latest thinking, says Kelly Henderson
