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The dental team may well be one of the best-placed members of the health service to spot evidence of child abuse. Alison Cairns1 and Richard Welbury2 discuss what to look for and how to act when you are suspicious of this happening.4
Dentists and their staff often think of hypnosis as a way of helping patients to remain calm when receiving treatment. Anthony Asquith explains how it can also help the team members to stay calm too.
From embarrassing metal mouth to hip fashion accessory – Julie Ferry talks to two Orthodontic Nurses and discovers how braces have made this unexpected transition.
Receiving complaints is part of day-to-day life for many dental care professionals, but dealt with professionally they can actually enhance your service, says Gordon Miles.