Good oral health is part of good general health. Dental professionals can draw on evidence and epidemiological data and work with other professionals...
In light of the risks from ionising radiation to patients and staff, this article outlines the clinical conditions when radiographs are essential. The...
Neglect is the commonest and one of the most harmful forms of child abuse. Dental professionals need to be aware of general and dental neglect, how to...
The aim of this article is to update dental nurses on dentine sensitivity—a perplexing clinical condition that is not fully appreciated by many...
This article is the seventh in a series of case studies illustrating the roles and responsibilities of the registered dental nurse. It will describe...
This series of articles is designed to help you develop your continuing education as a dental nurse. The series will examine different types of study...
Care pathways standardise how care is provided while ensuring treatment and preventive care are tailored to individual patient needs. They can be used...
Conscious sedation offers an easy and safe technique to carry out dental treatment in patients with learning disabilities. This article highlights the...
Dental nurses are often required to carry out initial assessment and triage of patients who attend the dental clinic on an emergency basis. This...
Dental practices should have good management systems in place to ensure they comply with regulations that govern how they store and dispose of waste....
Oral health care seems to be separated from other nursing activities and does not appear to be acknowledged when nursing care plans are written, only...
Uniforms and personal protective equipment are a major part of your practice's and your own professional image, as well as for protecting patients and...
With little specific advice available for infant and toddler oral care in the UK and dental professionals unsure as what to recommend, research-based...
Dental care professionals often experience work-related musculoskeletal disorders, usually linked to awkward posture and repetitive movements over a...
