Managing water quality
Laura Yates discusses the problems caused by biofilm and the importance of monitoring to control and prevent microbial contamination in dental unit water lines (DUWLs)....
Prepared, not panicked
Ayesha Mir offers a guide to mental health first aid in the dental practice. ...
Safe and ethical care
Habiba Gohur outlines the role of the dental professional in child protection. ...
Addressing anxiety
Rida Azam discusses the dental nurse’s role when it comes to anxiety management. ...
Clarity, capacity and consent
Ayesha Mir explores how the dental nurse and wider team members can play a vital role in improving patient understanding and trust....
The clean benefits of enzymes
Laura Yates discusses the effective cleaning properties of enzymes, and the benefits that enzymatic cleaning materials bring to infection control in healthcare settings. ...
Providing peace of mind
Jamie Duncombe explains the protocols around the testing and validation of autoclaves, whilst outlining key points to consider when purchasing an autoclave....
An opportunity to advance
Charlotte Wake debates the evolution of artificial intelligence in dentistry. ...
Following the framework
Taneesa Javed discusses dental emergencies, telephone triage, referrals and escalation using SBAR....
Cleaning methods for dental instruments
Jenny Nixon discusses the different methods for effective cleaning of dental instruments....