Maggie Nash joined the General Dental Council's fitness to practise panel early last year. She describes the role of the panel, the process of being...
Major dental conditions of caries and periodontal disease can both be reduced by regular toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste. The fluoride in...
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is exactly what is says; it is designed to protect the person wearing it from outside pathogens/harm that can be...
The Care Quality Commission inspects healthcare premises to ensure they meet its standards, particularly on the quality and safety of care. Debra...
This article looks at the regulatory bodies responsible for monitoring standards for health provision in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland...
This series of articles is designed to help you explore teaching and learning. It examines your own personal learning and explores how you as a dental...
Care pathways can support a preventive approach to oral health and improve public health by encouraging patients to self-care. Ann Smith and Ravi...
Dental nurses have a responsibility and a duty of care for the proper management and disposal of clinical and hazardous waste within their practices....
Dental nurses offer care and comfort, but they often end up with a pain in the back for their efforts.Chronic back pain may result in severe...
tle>A central catheter could act as a breeding ground for infection following oral bacteraemia from dental procedures.
Dental practices must have immediate access to basic equipment for the management of medical emergencies. All dental nurses should have an...
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a diverse group of disorders with blister formation in response to mechanical trauma. Patients with EB requiring...
This article is the second in a series of case studies illustrating the roles and responsibilities of the registered dental nurse. They will also...
This series of articles is designed to help you explore teaching and learning. It examines your own personal learning and explores how you as a dental...
Tif Qureshi, President of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, looks at a way of approaching the general provision of care in the UK based on...
