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In the cover story of this month's issue of BDJ Team Martha Walker, a medical management consultant specialising in CQC registration and compliance, explains what you need to think about when writing an effective infection control policy for your practice.
This issue also sees Editor Kate Quinlan return from maternity leave as we bid farewell to David Westgarth. @Editorkate2
Life as a dental hygienist in the UK is pretty well-documented. Direct access in 2013 was a major step forward in this country, but what is it like overseas? We ask BDJ Team reader panellist Rachael England that very question.
Ten top tips from Gemma Breeze, a dental nurse/marketing manager at Smile Essential in Leicester. Gemma has been at her practice since 2008 and keeps the practice's blog and social media pages up to date.