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Reviewing peer review
Authors: Powell Dawn
Published: May 2014

Dawn Powell reviews the benefits of peer review, and explains how to read and how to write peer-review articles
BDTA Dental Showcase 2009 the preview
Authors: Reed Tony
Published: May 2014

It was sometime back in the 16th century that Machiavelli wrote his famous book The Prince. By doing so, he managed to join that elite group of philosophers and thinkers whose names have been remembered long after their passing. Unfortunately, it is often the interpretation of their writing that formulates the memory and they end up with a reputation that does not necessarily reflect their character. Poor old Machiavelli is usually regarded as a wily and devious politician when in fact he was rather more of a civil servant. Far from being wily and devious, he managed to fall so far out of favour with his political masters that he spent some time in prison and even suffered torture at the hand of the infamous Medicis (a powerful Italian family between the 14th century and the 18th century). The Prince was really an attempt to curry favour with the Medici family and in it, he set out his detailed observations of how different regimes had sought to manage and control their subjects.
The British Orthodontic Conference 2009
Authors: Grist Fiona
Published: May 2014

This year's British Orthodontic Conference was held in Edinburgh on the 13–15 September. The conference's Nurses Day involved a series of talks on a wide range of topics. Fiona Grist provides the highlights of the talks and the day's other events
Efficacy of dental prophylaxis (rubber cup) for the prevention of caries and gingivitis: a systematic review of the literature
Authors: Brock Gareth
Published: May 2014

Sometimes we do things in dentistry, or indeed in other parts of our lives because that is ‘the norm’; that is what we have deemed ‘accepted practice’. But what are these norms, these protocols based on? Is there any evidence for them, or are we carrying out procedures with no proven track record, and simply because it seems logical?
Kent, Surrey and Sussex pull it off
Authors: Marshall Kathryn
Published: May 2014

November once again saw the ever-popular KSS Deanery Annual Conference. This year's theme was communication and the topics included professionalism, the importance of body language and ‘getting the image right’. Kathryn Marshall explains.
Research Summary
Authors: Carew-O'Donnell Suzi
Published: May 2014

This month's research summary focuses on a retrospective analysis of the way patients were managed when attending for emergency dental treatment in Liverpool during 2006.
Pump power: the cardiovascular system
Authors: Balmer Colette , Longman Lesley P
Published: May 2014

The cardiovascular system is the body's essential transport system for the passage of oxygen around the body. It is important for dental nurses to understand about the cardiovascular system in case a problem arises with a patient in the dental practice.
From milk teeth to wisdom teeth
Authors: Brown Jennie
Published: May 2014

Since 2007 I have been a Tutor Dental Nurse at the Eastman Dental Hospital, University College London Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust. My journey here has not been easy, but with lots of hard work, determination and continuing professional development (CPD) I made it, and so can you.
Improving infection prevention and control
Authors: Porter Kathy
Published: May 2014

It is important for dental nurses to be up-to-date with the leaflets and documentation available to them about cross-infection control and decontamination.
Important steps for decontamination
Authors: Gibson David
Published: May 2014

Cross-infection is an issue for all dental practices, and it is important that the proper guidelines are followed in relation to disinfection and decontamination.
Secondary surgery in cleft lip and palate care
Authors: Grist Fiona
Published: May 2014

Last Autumn Fiona Grist was at the British Orthodontic Conference and attended a lecture on cleft care, by Professor Piet Haers. Although this is a problematic subject to present to an audience wit varying degrees of experience in this field, she found there was something included for everyone.
Achieving essential quality requirements
Authors: Porter Kathy
Published: May 2014

In the second article of her cross-infection control series, Kathy Porter continues to explore the contents of the Health Technical Memorandum 01-05 and explains why it is so important to achieve essential quality requirements.
Remembering your responsibility
Authors: Meese Tessa
Published: May 2014

Welcome to the June edition of Dental Nursing journal.
Practical procedures: checking the pulse
Authors: Jevon Phil
Published: May 2014

In the first of a series on practical procedures, Phil Jevon explains how and where to check a pulse and determine any irregularities that may need further medical treatment. If a patient is taken ill in a dental surgery, it is important that the dental nurse understands the correct procedures involved.
Career development with Southern Dental Trainers
Authors: Stone Deana
Published: May 2014

As a dental nurse, you will be aware that it is your responsibility to ensure you receive adequate training and continuing professional development (CPD) to carry out your role in a professional manner.
ADI Audit website: enabling progress
Authors: Byfield Steve
Published: May 2014

The Association of Dental Implantology Audit (ADIA) website enables dentists and nurses to record all the data regarding implant procedures specific to individual patients and clinicians. The ADIA now has over 300 regular users who benefit from the system.
Infection control policies: effective cleaning
Authors: Porter Kathy
Published: May 2014

Effective cleaning is the most important step in the decontamination and sterilization process. While there are a variety of cleaning methods available, using a washer/disinfector, according to the manufacturer's instructions, is the only way to truly achieve best practice.
Non-pharmacological behaviour management
Authors: Patel Jayneet , Ashley Paul
Published: May 2014

From time to time, dental health professionals will come across anxious patients, especially young children. Although pharmacological management can be used to ease the anxiety, there are many non-pharmacological behaviour techniques that can be used in the first instance.
Practical procedures: recording blood pressure
Authors: Jevon Phil
Published: May 2014

In the second of a series on practical procedures, Phil Jevon explains how to accurately and reliably measure blood pressure using a manual mercury sphygmomanometer.
Swine flu: understanding your responsibilities
Authors: Meese Tessa
Published: May 2014

Welcome to the August edition of Dental Nursing journal.
Sterilization and disinfection of dental instruments
Authors: Porter Kathy
Published: May 2014

In this instalment of a series examining and exploring the HTM 01–05 document, the importance of sterilization is explained. It is important that dental care professionals follow the correct procedural testing for the equipment that is used in the surgery.
Smoking cessation and the dental nurse
Authors: Tilling Elaine
Published: May 2014

Dental professionals are ideally placed to talk to patients about smoking cessation, and dental nurses are able to offer support and advice to increase the smoker's chance of quitting, or refer patients on to specialist smoking clinics.
The effect of veneers on cosmetic improvement
Authors: Brock Gareth
Published: May 2014

This month's research summary highlights a study that aimed to compare the opinions of patients regarding cosmetic improvement after the placement of veneers. Gareth Brock writes.
Get better at dealing with stress
Authors: Niddrie Lil
Published: May 2014

All of us will feel the effects of stress as some point in our lives, but there are ways of dealing with it and not letting it rule your life. Lil Niddrie explains, and provides a number of useful tips and suggestions.
CBCT scanning: more training needed
Authors: Schaeffer Bill
Published: May 2014

I asked my dental nurses what I should write in my next editorial. They had some good suggestions for topics, which I will cover in the next few issues of Implantology in Practice.
Laura Kichenside: MK Vasant & Associates
Authors: Kichenside Laura
Published: May 2014

Laura Kichenside is Head Nurse at Dr MK Vasant & Associates in London. One of Laura's many day-to-day responsibilities is taking charge of all ordering and purchasing and she explains how The Dental Directory provides a service that is second-to-none.
Practical procedures: pupillary responses
Authors: Jevon Phil
Published: May 2014

Continuing with his series on practical procedures, Phil Jevon discusses the assessment of pupillary responses and their importance in determining any impairments of consciousness.
Special care dentistry. Part two: ethical issues
Authors: Hayden Lisa
Published: May 2014

The GDC, having an obligation to set out the standards of ethical behaviour expected of dental professionals, requires dental professionals to adopt and apply six principles in their practice of dentistry. This articles outlines these principles in relation to the provision of special care dentistry
Safeguarding children in dental health practice
Authors: Powell Jill
Published: May 2014

Every dental nurse has an important role in recognizing signs of abuse and neglect. This article explores child protection issues for dental practice in regards to legislation, inspection, identification of abuse, referral, training and best practice.
Safe use of radiation: a practical guide for dental nurses
Authors: Elias G Absi
Published: May 2014

X-rays are invaluable in diagnosis but carry a risk to patients and to staff who operate x-ray equipment. Although small, these risks have to be kept to a minimum. Elias G Absi sets out how to keep radiography as safe as possible
Tackling stress in the practice
Authors: Catherine de Nyary
Published: May 2014

Stress occurs in every occupation and walk of life. Dental practices and staff nowadays face more demands than ever before. Catherine de Nyary explains how stress should not be ignored and what measures can be taken to produce the perfect ‘anti-stress cocktail’ for effective working.
Oral cancer: diagnosis, treatment and prevention
Authors: Silva Dilhani
Published: May 2014

Dental nurses have a significant role to play in the detection, treatment and management of oral cancers. In this article Dilhani Silva discusses, the risk factors, symptoms and treatments, as well as the importance of oral health education.
'I won't let it happen again': reflective practice
Authors: Reed Debbie
Published: May 2014

Reflective practice is an essential part of a dental nurse's CPD and life-long learning. Debbie Reed describes why it is important and offers technique and a framework to get the most from reflection.
Gaining accreditation from the NEBDN
Authors: Graham Yvonne
Published: May 2014

Dentrain has been established for 15 years. At Dentrain, we specialize in distance learning, as we know that there can be many barriers to studying for a qualification—it can be very difficult to find a course if you live in a remote area where there is a lack of educational facilities.
Dental nursing: a call to arms
Authors: Stuart-Wilson Fiona
Published: May 2014

We are often told to ’never judge a book by its cover’, but when it comes to the dental nursing profession, many people have preconceptions. Here, Fiona Stuart-Wilson argues that the profession must leave behind old practices and take a leading role in the delivery of dental health care.
The use of midazolam in dental practice
Authors: Jevon Phil
Published: May 2014

The Resuscitation Council UK has recently received a number of enquiries regarding the use of midazolam in dental practice. Phil Jevon clarifies any concerns or queries on using midazolam for emergency seizure control.
Implementing online dental radiography in Ireland
Authors: Sheridan Carmen
Published: May 2014

Dental nurses are frequently requested by the dentist to take radiographs of patients. It is to the advantage of all concerned that the dental nurse should be trained to the highest possible level, thus ensuring the radiographs produced are of the highest standard. This article outlines the development of an online radiography programme for dental care professionals in Dublin, Ireland.
Getting to grips with complaint handling
Authors: Watts Jenny
Published: May 2014

It is not always possible to guarantee the success of medical and dental treatments, particularly with the increasing complexity of the treatments being offered nowadays. Patients will complain. This article outlines a number of ways of successfully handling a patient's complaint.
Dentistry requires teamwork for best results
Authors: Holland Caroline
Published: May 2014

Teamwork is essential to efficiency and excellent patient care. This article examines the growing emphasis on teamwork in dentistry and features the experiences of dental nurses from two practices which have won awards for their success in ensuring that every staff member has an evolving role.
Recognizing the expanding role of the dental nurse
Authors: Coxon Mhari
Published: May 2014

The demand for expanding the function and responsibilities of the dental nurse in the UK is growing. By enhancing a dental nurse's training, it helps the practice produce a team with a new combination of skill mixes that are better suited to the treatment of patients in a modern environment.
Research Summary
Authors: Brock Gareth
Published: May 2014

Patients attending a dental surgery or clinic are often provided with visual information as educational leaflets or maybe even diagrams by a member of the dental team. But how often does one stop to contemplate the difficulties encountered on a daily basis by patients with a visual impairment? Furthermore, there are a whole range of potential barriers within a practice setting for individuals for whom communication is limited by some means.
What is revalidation and why is the GDC introducing it?
Authors: Loose Moragh , Arnold Sarah
Published: May 2014

Dental nurses need to keep their knowledge up-to-date to stay on the GDC register. But just showing that you meet the standards when joining the GDC register is no longer enough. You need to consistently show that you meet the standards to stay on the register. This article explains the GDC's introduction of revalidation.
Good occlusal practice in restorative dentistry
Authors: Beale Tony
Published: May 2014

Occlusion is the key to understanding dentistry. The success or failure of treatment often depends upon the DCP's ability to operate within the boundaries of the patient's physiologic occlusion. This article provides a practical, straightforward understanding of occlusion.
Lingering effects of bullying
Authors: Richardson Julie
Published: May 2014

Bullying is defined as psychological or physical harassment and women and men at all levels of employment can be affected by it. In the May issue, Mark Brennan wrote an article on dealing with bullying and harassment. The following letter describes one reader's emotional journey as a result of being bullied in her workplace.
Professional and legal issues in dental nursing: Health and safety
Authors: Jevon Phil , Griffith Richard
Published: May 2014

A well-thought-out health and safety management process helps the practice to prevent accidents and ill-health. It demonstrates a tangible commitment to employees and anyone else who may be affected. This article outlines employers’ and employees’ responsibility for health and safety.
Standing strong on healthy dental message
Authors: Carter Nigel
Published: May 2014

A recent rise in the public's interest in tooth whitening and veneer treatments has seen the aesthetics of the smile begin to take precedence over the health of the mouth. But after almost four decades of awareness-raising campaign work, the British Dental Health Foundation continues to stand strong on their healthy dental messages.
Oral cancer: Detection and prevention in the dental setting
Authors: Eastmond Jillian
Published: May 2014

The incidence of oral cancer is rising in the UK. Mortality from the disease remains high. The dental health team has an integral role in the delivery of oral health promotion and prevention advice and in the early detection of oral malignancy and potentially malignant lesions.
Advance your training in dental implantology
Authors: Snelson Debbie
Published: May 2014

Debbie Snelson, group manager of Dentale, a training provider for dentists and dental nurses, reveals how implantology continues to emerge as one of the fastest-growing disciplines in dentistry and outlines why it is crucial to combine theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom with hands-on, practical experience
Dental attendance and children's oral health
Authors: Davies Gill
Published: May 2014

Regular attendance allows dental care professionals the opportunity to give preventive messages, show support for good home care and take preventive actions to benefit children who attend, says Gill Davies
Conscious sedation for anxious children
Authors: Charon Chris
Published: May 2014

Inhalation sedation allows even the most nervous children to be relaxed during dental treatment, and recovery is quick. Additionally, it prevents children from becoming adults who avoid going to the dentist. Chris Charon, a registered dental nurse, describes what conscious sedation involves
Ethics and law: principles of patient consent
Authors: Peate Ian
Published: May 2014

Dental nurses have a professional and common law duty to keep confidential all personal information gained about patients in the course of their professional relationship. This article considers the principle of patient confidentiality and how dental nurses need to abide by this principle
Switch to playing the longer game
Authors: Stuart-Wilson Fiona
Published: May 2014

Be patient in your career. You might not see immediate and tangible benefits from going on courses and gaining additional qualifications, but it is all about investing in your future. Career development is a slow burn
The dental team: expanding roles and responsibilities
Authors: Collier Andrew
Published: May 2014

Registration places professional and personal obligations on every dental nurse at the same time as creating expanded clinical and professional roles and responsibilities. This article describes the legal and ethical implications of this expanded role as it affects both the patients and the wider dental team
Quality assurance in dental practice
Authors: Sharma Seema
Published: May 2014

Quality is an essential component of any service and production process. To be accountable to patients and regulatory authorities, such as the GDC and CQC, acceptable procedures on evaluation and quality assurance are necessary. Seema Sharma explains
Ann Linn: a pioneer of the profession
Authors: Santry (née Linn) Ann
Published: May 2014

Commodore Ann Santry (née Linn) had a fascinating career in dental nursing, during which she was president of the British Association of Dental Nurses and opened her own training school. Now one of only two women commodores in Western Australia, she tells us more about her achievements
Assessing local anaesthetic-induced nerve injury
Authors: Brock Gareth
Published: May 2014

Renton T, Adey-Viscuso D, Meechan JG, Yilmaz Z (2011) Trigeminal nerve injuries in relation to the local anaesthesia in mandibular injections. Br Dent J 209(9): E15
Using patient surveys to improve quality of care
Authors: Marshall Kathryn
Published: May 2014

Patients would much rather their voices be heard than exit out of frustration. A common strategy for eliciting patients' ‘voices’ is to conduct surveys. This article explores the role of patient satisfaction surveys as a tool to capture meaningful data to help measure performance and improve quality of care
Service delivery: cutting costs without cutting care
Authors: Heron Agnes
Published: May 2014

In these tough economic times, it's critical that we all do what we can to cut costs without cutting care. Running a dental practice is never going to be cheap, but there are areas where you can minimize costs. Here are some strategies for making your practice more cost-effective
Age discrimination and the Equality Act
Authors: Hoppenbrouwers Rupert
Published: May 2014

What does the new age discrimination law mean for the dental profession? Rupert Hoppenbrouwers, head of the DDU, looks at the legislation and its implications for dental professionals
Quality management concepts for dental nurses
Authors: Bridges Glenys
Published: May 2014

Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration is the latest quality management initiative to affect dental care providers and an opportunity for each member of the dental practice team to recognize ways they can contribute to achieving objectives that enhance quality standards for their work
The role of clinical audit in general dental practice
Authors: Johnson Richard , Quinn Barry
Published: May 2014

Clinical audit, a cornerstone of clinical governance and total quality management, is the systematic critical analysis of the quality of dental care. It is, in essence, an effective tool for reflecting on and improving care. This review provides an overview of clinical audit and its role in dentistry
Xerostomia: A continuous challenge for GDPs
Authors: Brock Gareth
Published: May 2014

Abdelghany A, Nolan A, Freeman R (2011) Treating patients with dry mouth: general dental practitioners’ knowledge, attitudes and clinical management. Br Dent J 211(10): E21
Children’s oral health: in practice and at home
Authors: Coates Karen
Published: May 2014

Dental decay is the most common preventable childhood disease. Oral health educator for the British Dental Health Foundation, Karen Coates, discusses the importance of establishing good oral health routines for children and why encouraging parents should be top of the priority list
Key players in prevention encounters
Authors: Davies Gill
Published: May 2014

This article describes how preventive encounters in dental practice can be most effective if each of the characters involved play their part. It describes the attitudes, knowledge and skills that an optimally effective clinical team need to have and what patients may bring to preventive encounters
Management of sleep apnoea with anti-snoring appliances
Authors: Patrick David
Published: May 2014

Sleep apnoea can lead to feeling excessively tired during the day and poses a risk to health. The condition can be managed, however, with the use of intra-oral devices. The aim of this article, therefore, is to discuss sleep apnoea in more depth, look at the use of anti-snoring devices, and the role a DCP can play
Advancing practice in dental nursing. Part 1: key principles
Authors: Fowler John
Published: May 2014

This series of articles is designed to help you explore and develop your dental nursing practice. Future articles in the series will examine: setting objectives, maximising feedback, publication and conferences, developing leadership and supervision. The series article explores the motivation to advance your practice
How to boost employee and team engagement
Authors: Scott Sheila
Published: May 2014

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 engagement in your team
Medical emergency drugs in the dental practice setting
Authors: Kurt-Gabel Chris
Published: May 2014

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 drugs that may need to be administered during such an event. This article discusses indications, mode of action, method of administration and dose of each agent
Toothbrushing: What advice should we give our patients?
Authors: Davies Gill
Published: May 2014

This article will examine and summarise the evidence to support the advice that dental nurses should give their patients on toothbrushing. Key areas include: role of oral hygiene with regard to gum health and caries control, frequency and timing of brushing, use of fluoride toothpaste and rinsing behaviour
Ensuring high-quality images in dental radiography
Authors: Khawaja Noman , Eastmond Jillian
Published: May 2014

Good-quality radiographs are essential for accurate diagnoses. Noman Khawaja looks at assessing image quality, common problems and good practice, and Jillian Eastmond discusses the qualifications and training needed by those working in dental radiography
Oral health promotion for special care patients
Authors: Heidari Ellie , Burke Mary , Lewis Joy
Published: May 2014

Oral health care for special care patients with physical or sensory disability can present a challenge and with an increasing number of older people in the population more people are affected. This article describes why there are risks to oral health and gives some tips in providing effective care
Facilitating group learning: What strategy works best?
Authors: Reed Debbie
Published: May 2014

Group learning provides an opportunity for dental nurses to meet and review their professional practice, and discuss and evaluate standards, processes and outcomes, with a view to progression and personal development. Debbie Reed discusses how to create a learning group
Sharpening systems for dental instruments
Authors: Westley Helen
Published: May 2014

Keeping manual instruments sharp benefits both patients and practitioners. Helen Westley describes some manual instruments, explains why they need to be kept sharp and compares systems for sharpening instruments
A guide to understanding and writing policies
Authors: Nash Maggie
Published: May 2014

Policies are commonplace, but what are they really all about? What makes them important to dental nursing practice and should dental nurses become more involved with them?
Writing for publication. Part 4: Using evidence
Authors: Fowler John
Published: May 2014

This series of articles is designed to help you, the dental nurse, think seriously about writing for professional publication. It explores motivation, creating interest, structure and different styles of articles. At the end of the series you should feel confident to start writing your first article
Back strains: A common problem for dental nurses
Authors: McKenzie Alison
Published: May 2014

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 discomfort while treating patients or could even require a period of absence from work. Both of these have obvious social and financial implications
Using medical emergency equipment in dental practice
Authors: Kurt-Gabel Chris
Published: May 2014

Dental practices must have immediate access to basic equipment for the management of medical emergencies. All dental nurses should have an understanding of how to use this equipment. This article describes the equipment that should be available as well as the indications and techniques for use
Teaching and learning. Part 1: Learning from textbooks
Authors: Fowler John
Published: May 2014

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 nurse may be called upon to teach others. The first article in this series discusses how you can learn from textbooks.
Dental assisting education and curriculum design
Authors: Willms Marieta , Washington Maureen , Sheridan Carmen
Published: May 2014

Training in dental assisting needs to be kept up to date. Marieta Willms, Maureen Washington and Carmen Sheridan set out why curriculums have to be redesigned, how this is planned, who is involved and the importance of integrating technology.
UK-wide regulations for care quality and safety
Authors: Bridges Glenys
Published: May 2014

This article looks at the regulatory bodies responsible for monitoring standards for health provision in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and their interpretation of the Health and Social Care Act 2008. It goes on to demonstrate that a whole team approach is required to meet the relevant standards
GDC adds oral cancer detection to CPD list
Authors: Herbert Claire
Published: May 2014

The GDC has confirmed that ‘oral cancer: improving early detection’ is to be included as a ‘recommended’ topic in its CPD scheme. Claire Herbert, Head of Revalidation at the GDC, discusses the benefits of this decision
Teaching and learning. Part 3: Patient education
Authors: Fowler John
Published: May 2014

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 nurse may be called upon to teach others. The third article in this series discusses patient education
Oral feeding difficulties and dilemmas
Authors: Gordon Harriet
Published: May 2014

Making decisions about oral feeding when patients cannot clearly give their views can be a minefield. Harriet Gordon outlines how a recent report can help with making the best decisions
Oral care for older people in residential care
Authors: Young Beth C
Published: May 2014

Oral care is an essential area of care for older people in the nursing home. Beth Young gives guidance on providing a basic assessment tool and daily protocol
Communicate with confidence: a practical guide
Authors: Atkin Kate
Published: May 2014

There is an art to getting your message across and it is vital to your personal and career success that you master the skills of communicating with confidence. Kate Atkin, author of The Confident Manager, sets out strategies and techniques for improving self-confidence, effective networking and clear communication
Advancing practice in dental nursing. Part 2: objectives
Authors: Fowler John
Published: May 2014

This series of articles is designed to help you explore and develop your dental nursing practice. This article, the second in the series, helps you examine, develop and use objectives in your personal work and that of the dental practice
Dry mouth management in palliative and cancer care
Authors: Macpherson Patricia
Published: May 2014

Dry mouth is common after treatment for cancer and can affect patients' quality of life and oral health. Advice and management strategies can help minimise the distressing effects of this condition following radiotherapy and chemotherapy and during end-of-life care
Dental treatment for patients with bleeding disorders
Authors: Coyle Laura , Bebb Kathryn , Weblin Vicky , Macpherson J Avril
Published: May 2014

Patients with bleeding disorders present particular challenges to the dental team in providing dental treatment. This article aims to describe the common causes of bleeding problems and discuss the role of the dental team in planning and delivering safe and effective dental care
Mouth ulcers and halitosis: causes and management
Authors: Macpherson Patricia
Published: May 2014

Patients often contact dental care professionals because they are experiencing mouth ulcers and halitosis. There are several causes for these common, distressing conditions, and dental nurses can provide advice and treatment to tackle them
Management of medical emergencies—are you clear?
Authors: Julie Burke , Kathryn Taylor
Published: May 2014

Medical emergencies can occur in dental practice, and all members of the dental team should know what to do when one occurs. However, uncertainty remains over roles and responsibilities, and this requires discussion and clarification
Oral care for infants and under-fives
Authors: Tillen Dominique
Published: May 2014

With little specific advice available for infant and toddler oral care in the UK and dental professionals unsure as what to recommend, research-based practices in countries where the oral care of under-fives has a higher profile can help inform UK health professionals
Duty of care for waste management
Authors: Freeman Julia
Published: May 2014

Dental practices should have good management systems in place to ensure they comply with regulations that govern how they store and dispose of waste. Not complying with regulations can result in prosecution, and harm to staff, patients, the public and the environment
Using evidence to support oral health in children
Authors: Wynne Leanna
Published: May 2014

Good oral health is part of good general health. Dental professionals can draw on evidence and epidemiological data and work with other professionals involved with children to plan and provide care and establish good oral care habits
Comparing the types of viruses within the dental practice
Authors: Stratton Liam
Published: May 2014

A dental practice may have hundreds of patients visiting it each week. Many of these patients will be carriers of pathogenic organisms. Blood-borne viruses are a major concern, but there are other types of viruses which can cause just as much harm
Back to the future from the past
Authors: Sherin Gina
Published: May 2014

Gina Sherin takes a close look at how the nursery nursing profession has evolved over the last century, suggesting that its history provides pointers to the present and future.
Feeling your way ahead
Authors: Reed Helen
Published: May 2014

In this article, Helen Reed highlights communication problems encountered by deaf children and tells of a scheme aimed at overcoming them.
Do private nurseries offer value?
Authors: Cullen Elizabeth , Murphy Liz
Published: May 2014

IN THE BATTLE to win customers, supermarket chains shout ‘value for money’ over their competitors. But if such value for money was being passed on to consumers, Asda would not be in a position to pocket the difference of £6.7 billion in its sale to Wal-Mart, one of the leading American retail chains.
Discovering the world
Authors: de Boo Max
Published: May 2014

Exploring our world is an essential part of children's early learning. Max de Boo describes how to make learning about science both stimulating and effective.
Preparing young children for the digital age
Authors: Horrocks Sarah
Published: May 2014

Helping children to get familiar with computers and IT is essential to prepare them for life in the next millennium. Sarah Horrocks has some advice.
Is the five-term year a good idea?
Authors: McDonnell Chris , Gunn Olwyn
Published: May 2014

GEORGE Orwell's mantra ‘four legs good, two legs bad’ could easily become ‘five terms fine, three terms terrible’. But it is not as simple as that.
New framework scores early goal
Authors: Peyre Marie , Gunn Olwyn , Ouvry Marjorie
Published: May 2014

How did professionals in the early years react to the publication of the latest QCA document, the Early Learning Goals? Marie Peyre gauged the mood of the nations experts.
Nunsthorpe in Grimsby
Authors: Meads Lorraine , Gathercole Paul
Published: May 2014

Authors Lorraine Meads and Paul Gathercole describe how strong working relationships with the local community enhance services for young children.
Principles of effective collaboration
Authors: Edgington Margaret
Published: May 2014

We must all work together. Margaret Edgington analyses the theory in developing effective teamwork in the nursery.
A day in the life of Amanda McLellan
Authors: McLellan Amanda
Published: May 2014

Amanda McLellan is a play therapist in north London. Here she describes the many challenges and pleasures her job brings her.
Report is ‘unfair’ says private sector
Authors: Griffiths Giles
Published: May 2014

Are local education nurseries better? According to the latest research, they are. Not so, says the private sector, which condemns the research as ‘flawed’. Giles Griffiths referees.
A day in the life of Diane Senior
Authors: Senior Diane
Published: May 2014

Diane Senior is working in Kwe Kwe, Zimbabwe, where she has been sent by VSO to train local teachers. Here she talks about her work at Rockford Nursery School.
Hopping onto a good idea for counting
Authors: Womack David
Published: May 2014

Using stepping stones to help children with mental maths is fun as well as educational. David Womack explains how it works.
Should you take them on outings?
Authors: White Joanna , Hilton Tracy
Published: May 2014

AT our nursery, we are committed to giving children a wide range of experiences within a balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum.
The Arnold Centre in Rotherham
Authors: Powell Helen
Published: May 2014

The Arnold Centre for young children and their families is the first of its kind in Rotherham, housing a large nursery school and much more. Helen Powell explains.
The face behind the book
Authors: Dobson John
Published: May 2014

How do you arrange for an author to visit your school, and ensure the maximum benefit is obtained from such an event? John Dobson has a few pointers.
The fight switches to the pay front
Authors: Allen Mark
Published: May 2014

THE most outstanding newspaper editor of his generation, Harry Evans, of the Sunday Times, made some pertinent comments about conducting a campaign. He said words to the effect that it was only when the campaign was in danger of boring staff and readers would the message really strike home.
BRADFORD in west Yorkshire
Authors: Rye Sheila
Published: May 2014

Bradford's nursery schools and children's centre date from nursery pioneer Margaret McMillan and form a network of early excellence in Bradford. Sheila Rye describes their work and developing role.
Jump for joy with these great ideas
Authors: Coates Brian
Published: May 2014

Skipping is excellent for developing coordination and promoting vigorous excercise. Brian Coates has lots of ideas to make the most of ropes in your playground.
ENURESIS
Authors: Walker Robert
Published: May 2014

Bedwetting can have devastating effects on children and their families. What causes it? And what can be done to prevent, or cure it? Dr Walker has the answers.
Are baseline assessments fair?
Authors: Banthorpe Jean , MacGregor Patience
Published: May 2014

BASELINE is a tool that has been designed to assess the development of young children when they first enter school.
Protecting children in our care
Authors: Baginsky Mary
Published: May 2014

Teachers are in a prime position to discover signs of neglect or abuse in children, but detection should not be left to chance. Mary Baginsky has some advice.
Going places
Authors: Harper Pam
Published: May 2014

Making sense of one’s immediate environment is the first step towards understanding geography. In this project, Pam Harper offers some ideas to help young children do just that.
Parents hold the key to development
Authors: Kenner Charmian
Published: May 2014

Bilingualism offers a wealth of advantages. Charmian Kenner explains how you can make the most of this fantastic resource in your classroom.
Is school always the best way to start?
Authors: Callard Mary , Holliday Brenda
Published: May 2014

YOUNG children are naturally gregarious and have an intrinsic desire to learn, play and communicate with their siblings.
Off the wall approach is chalk and squeeze
Authors: Richardson Sarah
Published: May 2014

Sarah Richardson offers some ideas to keep your class busy (and learning) with some chalks and a bit of open space. Why not give them a go?
Willy and Hugh
Authors: Browne Anthony
Published: May 2014

Follow Willy the chimp as he bumps into a very unlikely friend in the park and learn a lesson or two with this excellent book by hugely popular author illustrator Anthony Browne. Education consultant Liz George suggests some activities around the book.
The Fish Who Could Wish
Authors: Horvath Martine
Published: May 2014

The Fish Who Could Wish (by John Bush, illustrated by Korky Paul) is a comically poetical text that is coupled with boisterous illustrations and will not fail to captivate and stimulate young children’s imagination.
Tuning into an approach that works
Authors: McIlvain Audrey
Published: May 2014

Audrey McIlvain on why listening to music can enrich young children's learning and help them develop their concentration skills.
Prehistoric pre-school
Authors: Waterhouse Jessica
Published: May 2014

If you want to start the year with a bang, look no further… Dinosaurs are always hugely popular with children, and this prehistoric project by Jessica Waterhouse is bound to be a winner with any class.
Physical development: Meeting the needs of young children
Authors: Hunt Merle
Published: May 2014

Merle Hunt on some major issues early years teachers must consider if they are to provide a programme that meets the movement learning needs of growing children.
An interactive approach to learn about maths
Authors: Tucker Kate
Published: May 2014

Both 2D and 3D displays can provide continual play and learning opportunities. Kate Tucker has some fun and challenging suggestions.
Festivals offer the chance to learn about others
Authors: Stead Kay
Published: May 2014

Here are some activities that will help promote personal, social and emotional development in the weeks leading up to Christmas. By Kay Stead.
Rain and rainbows
Authors: Warner Maureen
Published: May 2014

This month, we have a fantastic project inspired by the biblical story of Noah's ark and the floods. A great opportunity to learn about various animals, the weather and a lot more. By Maureen Warner.
I know you: You came to my house!
Authors: Evans Belinda
Published: May 2014

Create a successful home visiting programme to ensure that new children are confidently settled into school or nursery. Belinda Evans advises.
Travelling is TERRIFIC
Authors: Waterhouse Jessica
Published: May 2014

The prospect of a journey will excite even the youngest children. So this month, why not take the plunge and take your class on a range of journeys, both real and imaginary? Jessica Waterhouse leads the way with plenty of original ideas. Are you ready? Steady? Go!
Under the lily pads pond life
Authors: Chapman Ailsa
Published: May 2014

This month, we explore life cycles in this very practical topic on frogs. A fantastic opportunity to observe changes in living things from a first-hand perspective. By Ailsa Chapman.
A day in the life of Catherine Bailey
Authors: Bailey Catherine
Published: May 2014

Catherine Bailey is baby unit coordinator at Leapfrog Day Nursery in Burton, Staffordshire. Here she explains why she loves her job so much.
The role of day care practitioners in crucial first year
Authors: Beith Kate
Published: May 2014

Kate Beith looks at the needs of babies under the age of one, and offers a few words of advice to practitioners working with that age range.
Why a caring community can work wonders
Authors: Rodd Jillian
Published: May 2014

How can early years educators help children who live in difficult circumstances develop resilience? Jillian Rodd has some advice.
Why babies need an environment full of praise and care
Authors: Beith Kate
Published: May 2014

The careful nurturing of emotions in the first year of life paves the way for a balanced and stable adulthood. Kate Beith explains.
Helping children to develop emotional security
Authors: Etheredge Jenny
Published: May 2014

Providing an optimum environment to develop emotional skills is essential. Jenny Etheredge looks at the birth to one age group.
Travelling
Authors: Walker Robert
Published: May 2014

Summer is near, and travel to exotic destinations is in the pipeline for many children and their families. Dr Walker offers a few tips to make sure their holiday is not marred by health problems.
Remarkable royals
Authors: Prescott Tiffany
Published: May 2014

Celebrate the golden jubilee in style this year. Here are a few web sites well worth paying a visit to with your class if you are doing a theme on kings and queens for the occasion. By Tiffany Prescott.
The influence of Piaget and Vygotsky
Authors: Morrison Denni
Published: May 2014

Do toddlers learn from interacting with their environment (Piaget), or with other human beings (Vygotsky)? By Denni Morrison.
Happy and stable teams are good for children
Authors: Beswick Clare
Published: May 2014

Happy teams work better… and longer, together. Clare Beswick on what you can do to retain the staff you have invested so much in.
An opportunity to listen to all your staff
Authors: Hathaway Jacquie
Published: May 2014

Appraisals are important because they help staff to feel valued and supported in their role within the team, says Jacquie Hathaway.
Should we celebrate Halloween in the nursery?
Authors: Prescott Tiffany , Cox Nadia
Published: May 2014

For me growing up in the States, Halloween was one of the most memorable times in my childhood. It was the next best thing to Christmas and I looked forward to it every year. My family and I would plan my costume well in advance and my grandmother usually made it for me. I was a now ‘not politically correct’ hobo and a gypsy, a black cat, a witch, a clown. I loved dressing up and pretending to be a baby and a cheerleader. One year, I think I was even a pilgrim.
First job: How to prepare for your career in childcare
Authors: Druce Helen
Published: May 2014

Helen Druce offers some helpful advice to all newly qualified childcare professionals preparing to start on their first day at work.
Let's go buy some groceries
Authors: Prescott Tiffany
Published: May 2014

Compare prices. Sort items. Make lists. Learn about currencies. Set up your own shop…. Here are just a few of the many exciting activities suggested by Tiffany Prescott in this great project.
The benefits of ‘home sweet home’ education
Authors: Barnicoat Sue
Published: May 2014

Sue Barnicoat on home education, the benefits it offers, and how early years educators can learn to work more closely with parents.
Why TV for toddlers is good in moderation
Authors: Inglis Ruth
Published: May 2014

Ruth Inglis takes a look at a few toddlers' television programmes and weighs the pros and cons of allowing young children to watch such series.
Head cases
Authors: Barber Jenny
Published: May 2014

Go mad on hats in this month's project. Jenny Barber explores the many ways that hats can be brought to life. Occupations, maths, colours, special occasions, textures and language all go hand in hand with hats!
Stretch children's imagination a little bit further
Authors: Tucker Kate
Published: May 2014

Kate Tucker on how mathematical language can be extended through movement, and a chance to take numeracy into the playground.
Explore the real world and learn how to take risks
Authors: Chapman Ailsa
Published: May 2014

For young children, play is the way they explore the world around them and learn about themselves. By Ailsa Chapman.
Lifting the lid on the development of early reading
Authors: Smith Vivienne
Published: May 2014

Books with flaps are very popular with children but receive little attention from adults interested in children's literature, says Vivienne Smith.
Good parenting does not always come so naturally
Authors: Davies Gordon
Published: May 2014

Should parents be the only ones to learn parenting skills? Gordon Davies argues that these skills would also benefit teachers and carers.
A day in the life of Anne Swann
Authors: Swann Anne
Published: May 2014

Anne Swann, head teacher of the Willows Nursery School and Early Excellence Centre, Portsmouth, Hampshire, explains why her days are kept so busy.
Why 35% of teachers quit before five years
Authors: Campbell Cate
Published: May 2014

In light of the government's plans to extend the role of teaching assistants, Cate Campbell asks whether more should be done to stem the pressures felt by all teachers and prevent the perennial drift away from teaching.
Should teachers write reports on top of the FSP?
Authors: Allingham Sue , Chapman Ailsa
Published: May 2014

The handbook for the foundation stage profile states: ‘If the scale booklet is used throughout the reception year, periodically discussed with parents, and completed in the summer term, it may be used instead of a conventional written report at the end of the school year’ (QCA, 2003. p.3).
Imagine there's a heaven, below us only lies…
Authors: Barber Jenny
Published: May 2014

Jenny Barber discusses the importance of fueling, developing and stimulating the imaginations of young children.
The positive way to tackle bad behaviour
Authors: McIlvain Audrey
Published: May 2014

Audrey McIlvain explains how to make use of a holistic, honest approach when handling children's difficult behaviour.
Feline fervour MIAOW&
Authors: Hedley Allison
Published: May 2014

If you're a cat lover, take a look at the following websites which should leave you purring for more! Log on and go cat crazy! By Allison Hedley.