This article examines patients' understanding around the issue of dental recall intervals and the barriers that deter people from visiting the...
This paper indicates the need for diet advice to be part of dental practice, the evidence for that advice, and what the advice should be for various...
Harding S, Vernazza CR, Wilson K, Harding J, Girdler NM (2015) What are dental non-attenders’ preferences for anxiety management techniques? A...
In the third article relating to moving and handling in the dental practice, the authors discuss safe moving and handling techniques that should be...
In this article, Elaine Tilling discusses the causes of root surface caries, the risk factors associated with this type of caries, the challenges...
In this article, Paul Hellyer explains the age changes taking place in the UK population, discusses what it might mean to be an ‘older patient’ and...
Mystery shopping is about testing systems, protocols, and ultimately, customer service. Carrying out a mystery shop in your dental practice will help...
Recent court rulings have changed the way in which holiday pay is calculated. Employers could now have to pay considerably more. In this article, Kate...
The dental team have a professional duty to safeguard vulnerable adults from abuse under the General Dental Council's (2013)Standards for the Dental...
This article discusses the Dentists' Health Support Trust and how it helps all members of the dental team if they have any mental health or substance...
This series is exploring reflective practice as it relates to dental nursing. This article examines how you can use reflection to enhance your...
In this article, Wendy Groves describes her journey from working in a practice to becoming a locum dental nurse
Figure 1.The Friends and Family Test came into effect on 1 April for all dental practices.
For many dental nurses in general practice, root canal treatment can seem dull and unrewarding. However, painless, efficient endodontics is a huge...
The aim of this article is to provide a brief guide to dentures and oral and general health. It discusses the importance of cleaning dentures in...
