This article will examine and summarise the evidence to support the advice that dental nurses should give their patients on toothbrushing. Key areas...
This series of articles is designed to help you, the dental nurse, think seriously about writing for professional publication. It explores motivation,...
Keeley Askey, assistant senior dental nurse and lead research nurse, provides an insight into working in a hospital setting
Engaged staff are more productive, more focused on customers, work more safely and more loyal to their employer. Sheila Scott sets out how to build...
Pauline Smith, a dental implant nurse working in West Yorkshire, shares her views on working in implantology
Stewart CA (2011) An audit of dental prescriptions between clinics and dental laboratories. Br Dent J211(3): E5
The use of smokeless tobacco by members of the UK South East Asian community is a major risk factor for oral cancer and periodontitis. In this...
This series of articles is designed to help you, the dental nurse, think seriously about writing for professional publication. It will explore what...
Are you thinking about undertaking research? Do you require some basic information on what it involves and how to get started? If you do, this article...
Career development is the lifelong process of managing progression in learning and work. The quality of this process significantly determines the...
Dental anxiety is a common problem and is associated with reduced quality of life and poorer oral health. In this article, Sharon Bennett describes...
Digital imaging is replacing film systems in dental practices. Martin Pybus introduces the world of digital imaging, explains the benefits and...
A medical emergency can occur at any time in a dental practice. As such, a dental nurse needs to have a thorough understanding of medical emergency...
This article aims to revise the anatomical features seen radiographically with the use of a fun quiz. A series of images are provided with a...
This series of articles explores various ways of supporting staff who work in the fast-moving and ever-changing dental health services. John Fowler,...
