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Are we all guilty of sharing ‘too much information’?

Christmas is coming and we all get a little ‘demob happy’ around this time of year. But let's not throw caution to the wind and lose those inhibitions...

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Indemnity versus registration

Easily confused, what exactly do these terms mean and how do you ensure they don't trip you up? Dave Hancock seeks answers

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The three Cs – and Christmas

Hannah Stuchfield considers the importance of communication, consideration and consent during the festive period

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Going green – save cash and give back

How an eco-friendly outlook could make a difference to your practice, with Gaby Bissett

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Communication theory in dental practice – Part two

In the second of this two-part article, Maggie Nash investigates dentally anxious patients and cognitive behavioural therapies

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A positive environment

Jodie Sedgwick is head dental nurse at the {my}dentist Halifax practice. She shares her day…

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Whistleblowing – your rights

Sarah Buxton clarifies the law in respect of agency workers

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Antibiotics and daily practice

Stephen Hancocks gives an overview of antibiotics in the dental setting, when they should not be used, or used only after very careful consideration

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Succession planning

This series continues to explore the leadership skills of the dental nurse. With John Fowler

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Cheers to a happy New Year

With New Year's Eve and its associated celebrations fast approaching, Professor Andrew Eder considers the erosive potential of alcohol, and offers...

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Beating dental phobia

A look at how best to handle patient fear in a dental setting

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The bitter side to fizzy drinks

A new study recently looked at the alarmingly high sugar content in carbonated sweetened beverages in the UK – now widely recognised as a major...

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How well do you understand safeguarding?

According to a report, knowledge of key patient safeguarding legislation is low to average among health and care professionals…

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‘That sounds good, can you send me some pictures?’

Andrew Collier considers the perils of 21st-century communication

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Minimising risk

Blood borne viruses and sharps injuries in a dental practice