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Autumn 2006, Volume 3

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Reviews

A duck feather dream pp15 - 17

Vital Editor Kate Maynard took time out from commissioning articles and went in search of some R&R at a top spa.

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Book Review

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Features

Interview

Nursing a childhood ambition pp20 - 21

What makes a dental nurse stand out above all the rest? Julie Ferry asked Sheffield-based award winner Karen Bell, for whom dental nursing is a dream job.

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Vital guide

Vital guide to Infection control pp23 - 24

Martin Fulford

Welcome to the third article in the Vital Guide Series. At the end of the article are some CPD questions, which are designed to get you thinking about the article and to help you remember some of the key points. Here, Martin Fulford explains the risks of infective organisms and how they are best managed by the dental team in the surgery environment.

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Registration

Education

Is this the way to qualification? pp30 - 33

Julie Ferry

Recently there has been an explosion in the number of courses available to DCPs. With increased recognition for the team, providers have realised that they must adapt to fulfill your training needs, ranging from basic skills to integrated courses with dentists, full-time courses to flexible learning. There has also been a push from institutions to include DCPs in the training of the dentists of the future; competition to provide the ultimate course has heated up. But where does all this change leave DCPs?
If you are keen to see your career progress there has never been a better time. As there is so much choice, Vital has decided to help you decipher the maze. This list isn't exhaustive but it should give you a starting point to find out what is available in your area.

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Questionnaire

Communication

Friendly or flirty? Communication styles in the surgery pp35 - 37

Do female dentists treat their colleagues differently to male dentists? Dr Ronald Gorter and Professor Ruth Freeman sought the opinions of 613 dental nurses.
Adapted from a BDJ article1 by Kate Maynard.

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Advice

Are you sitting comfortably? Adapting your environment to suit you pp39 - 41

If you find sitting for even short periods of time can be uncomfortable or that your computer workstation makes your arms ache, or even give you a headache, you are not alone. Tim Hutchful from the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) looks at best practice for ergonomics in the dental practice.

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On Your Feet

Singing for the soul p43

Reckon you could give Whitney or Elton a run for their money? Arveen Bajaj fancies her chances with Simon Cowell.

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Ring your bell pp44 - 45

Don't get crowded by commuters: cycling is the only way to travel. 'Bring back spokie-dokies!' says Rowena Milan.

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Row, row, row your boat p46

Ever wished your rowing machine was whooshing through sparkly blue water rather than rooted to the floor? Sarah Hicks took the plunge, and caused a splash.

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Last Word

Marketplace

Last Word

Practice munchkins p52

At first glance there seems little in common between food and dentistry except dietary advice to patients. However, Stephen Hancocks delves deeper into the practice pantry.

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