Last Word in 2009

For the uninitiated or the newbie in the practice the maze of instruments and equipment is a bewilderment...Why are there so many names to remember? Stephen Hancocks investigates.

Does a member of your dental team deserve a break? Do you feel that your colleague has made an outstanding contribution to your team, has gone beyond the call of duty, pioneered an innovative new scheme in your practice, raised awareness of an overlooked issue or topic, or just generally been a superstar?

No one likes waiting, especially for dental or medical treatment, so how can we best keep our patients entertained? Stephen Hancocks considers.

Health and fitness expert Dean Hodgkin says that the pathway to fitness needs a personal trainer's approach.

What are the pitfalls of eating alfresco? asks Stephen Hancocks.

Continuing professional development might be one of those conspiracy theories. Stephen Hancocks reassuringly lifts the lid on living with lifelong learning.