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In the first of a series of articles, Seema Sharma* provides an introduction on how becoming a leader can enrich your role while sharing out workload and making things go more smoothly in your practice.
Young dentist Martin Breslin* shares his perspective on one of the three new NHS pilot schemes being trialled in England and how it may impact the future of NHS dentistry and the role of the DCP.
Nicky Gough* provides an overview of autism and Asperger syndrome and outlines strategies to improve the treatment of such patients in the dental practice.
In a first for Vital, we interview an Operations Assistant, Chloe Campbell, who works in the head office of a glamorous but patient-focused UK dental corporate.
Dr John Butler* describes how you can influence your patients' imagination to ensure that their dental experience, and yours, is the very best possible.