The advent of bonding agents has led to major changes in practical dentistry. As bonding agents continue to evolve rapidly, it becomes increasingly...
This article aims to introduce the dental nurse to the specific relevance of digital photography in general dental practice by improving their...
This series of articles examines different types of study days and courses that may be available to you and how to survive and complete the course....
Cross infection is a risk in all dental practices, regardless of size, and managing it can appear daunting in a single-handed practice. However, a...
Dental care professionals and their patients need to be protected from the harmful effects of ionising radiation. By interpreting and applying the...
Harris CM, Welbury R, Cairns AM (2013) The Scottish dental practitioner's role in managing child abuse and neglect. Br Dent J214: E24
Oral health is an important but often overlooked aspect of an older adult's general health. Daily oral hygiene, ability to access routine professional...
The EU Sharps Directive came about in response to the fact that needlestick injuries are one of the most serious health and safety threats for...
The nature of Parkinson's disease, and some of the medication used to treat the condition, may mean that some patients will experience some oral...
This series of articles is designed to help you develop your continuing education as a dental nurse. The series examine different types of study days...
What is influence, how is it developed and what can be done with it? Dental nurses can and should be able to use influence to promote change that...
Working as a team prevents medical errors and increases patient safety, hence the importance for the dental nurse and their team to understand how to...
A dental practice may have hundreds of patients visiting it each week. Many of these patients will be carriers of pathogenic organisms. Blood-borne...
Effective care coordination requires that each patient's needs and preferences for care are matched with the appropriate level of service and clinical...
