The gender divide
Just what are the differences between men and women who present in the dental chair – and what do they mean for you? Peter Baker investigates
All Legal and brief
Does this patient have the capacity?
The Mental Capacity Act – Shilla Talati considers what you need to know
6 ways to teen-proof your practice
They may appear incredibly confident, but young adults are often the ones that are most in need of your chairside reassurance…
In their shoes
Using three likely scenarios, Christine Park considers the challenges the dental team faces when handling child protection
‘A natural oral health champion’
Your role as a dental nurse has never been so important in the delivery of dentistry. Here, Dental Nursing catches up with Sara Hurley, Chief Dental Officer for England, to hear why she believes it's all about ‘communication, communication, communication’
Individual indemnity: what dental nurses need to know
Individual indemnity is an important part of a dental nurse's registration with the General Dental Council. Andrew Collier looks at it in more detail and why it is so important
Speaking volumes
Mouths reveal a lot about our overall wellbeing, so the dental team is perfectly placed to act as gatekeepers to many pathways to better health
Confidence in confidentiality
Being aware of your patients’ confidential information does not just mean their medical details, as Hoda Wassif explains
Recognising human factors and minimising error
Brennan PA et al (2016) Good people who try their best can have problems: recognition of human factors and how to minimise error. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg54: 3–7. doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2015.09.023
What do you think of us so far? Obtaining patient feedback
The experience of your patients is critical to improving your performance, but how do you get them to mark your scorecard?
Safeguarding: the five-point plan for dental practices
To help ensure that safeguarding of children and adults is fully understood and carried through into daily practice this article focuses on a five-point plan to ensure your practice is well prepared and responsive to the safeguarding needs of children, young people and adults
Whistleblowing: putting patients first
Attitudes to whistleblowing are changing in all businesses, including dentistry. Dental nurses need to know when to metaphorically put the whistle to their lips and blow, as Dave Hancock explains
The importance of health histories and disclosure
In this international research article, the importance of making patients aware of their health histories and how it affects their oral health is examined and discussed
How to communicate better with patients and colleagues
The need for excellent communication skills in practice is often overlooked—they are not a core CPD topic, for example—or regarded as the preserve of receptionists. Dave Hancock considers why dental nurses need to be first-rate communicators
Safeguarding children: where does the responsibility lie?
This article outlines the roles and responsibilities of professionals coming into contact with children, highlighting what to look out for and how to react to any concerns that may arise
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