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Reviews

Earth from the air p10

The gardens of The Natural History Museum in London are currently hosting an impressive free photographic exhibition that provides a visual record of the state of our planet today.


Course

Diary

Book Review

Book review p11

Sue Wright, RDN

NVQs for dental nurses by Carole Hollins Blackwell Munksgaard, 235 pages, illustrated paperback £16.50 ISBN 1-4051-0528-3


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Features

Opening doors: GDC registration coming your way pp16 - 19

Arveen Bajaj

For the first time in history the General Dental Council is opening its doors to the entire clinical team, reports Arveen Bajaj.


indemnity

Life after registration pp20 - 21

Kevin Lewis

Kevin Lewis, Dental Director of Dental Protection, explains some of the less obvious consequences of registration of PCDs, including professional indemnity considerations.


training

Well trained p23

Gordon Watkins

As team members enjoy increased responsibility, the dentist's responsibility to ensure training takes place increases also, reports Gordon Watkins.


Dental Nurse NVQ

Dental Nurse NVQ pp24 - 26

Kate Craig

Is the Oral Healthcare NVQ really a step forward for dental nursing? asks Kate Craig


focus awards

In Focus: Rewarding excellence in dental patient care pp28 - 30

Naomi Davis

Naomi Davis meets award winning teams throughout the UK


interview

Land of the big white pp32 - 35

Liane Voisey

With its attractive work environment and beautiful landscape, New Zealand surely demands consideration for a working overseas experience, but be warned, New Zealand may have you hooked, writes Liane Voisey.


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On Your Feet

Steady Energy p38

Rachel Davis

Nutritionist Rachel Davis advises on the foods to eat to help keep your energy up all day.



Take your shoes off pp40 - 41

Naomi Davis

Naomi Davis explains how reflexology can help both body and mind


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Clinical

Day in the life

Day in the life: Laboratory life pp42 - 44

Christopher Sell

Christopher Sell demystifies the role of the dental technician


Trick or treat: The treatment plan you always wanted but didn't know you needed pp46 - 47

Kathleen Johnson

Kathleen Johnson of Kathleen Johnson and Associates takes a light-hearted look at an important topic, successful presentation of the treatment plan.


Your role in the treatment plan pp48 - 49

Sarah Rastrick

While it is imperative that it is the dentist who presents the treatment plan, members of the dental team should play an active role in treatment planning, says Sarah Rastrick.


advice

Keeping control: The importance of infection control in dentistry pp51 - 52

Kate Craig

Dental team members must take an active role in infection control, reports Kate Craig


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