All Legal and brief

A child's best interests

If in doubt, get confirmation of parental responsibility, says Claire Renton

A basic guide to consent

Kelly Henderson discusses the importance of consent for every patient, investigates the need for consent, considers the Gillick competency and looks at those who can give consent

Do you connect?

Social media – is a boon or a bane? Julie Bissett considers the pros and cons of an online presence

Communication – top of the list?

Amid a busy professional day, it's important to hang on to an all-essential basic skill, says Charlotte Wake

Self development

CPD activities are obligatory but staying informed in other ways can also be useful as Dave Hancock suggests

CVs are an essential part of your toolkit when it comes to broadening your career horizons. Julie Bissett talks clarity in copy and Matt Craven takes a look at the patterns in people's attitudes and approaches towards your ‘shop window’

7 ways to jeopardise your registration

Dental nurse Celeste Barker, a member of the GDC Fitness to Practise panel, offers you an easy-to-reference ‘safety’ list. Test how much you know…

Are you social media savvy?

What can dental nurses do to ensure their behaviour online doesn't come under fire from the GDC or others in the profession? Leo Briggs offers some tips

Do you work with Donald Trump?

Big or small – we look at how best to harness the power of different personalities in your practice, with Anthony Asquith

Don't forget!

Dental nurses are reminded not to leave renewing their ARF to the last minute

Somewhere else to turn

Did you know the GDC has amended its rules to make indemnity a condition of registration?

There's an app for that

Want to help your patients back to better dental health? Ben Underwood's Brush DJ app and videos have been a huge success. We talk to him about his innovation and how dental nurses are in a perfect position to make a difference

Are you under par?

Your employer should have a written procedure setting out how it will deal with issues of poor performance. Here, Sarah Buxton looks at how best to resolve in a fair way