The government has been trialling pilot programmes across England to improve healthcare for GDPs and GPs since September 2011. The programme began with seventy dental practices across England commencing pilots between July and September 2011, with new practices, as well as some community centres, joining them later on.

Oral Health in Orthodontics                                                           

Maintaining good oral health during orthodontic treatment can be tricky. Many patients find it hard to keep their brushing up to scratch whilst they are not wearing an appliance, never mind whilst they have extra metal work to keep clean!

As Dental Care Professionals (DCPs) we are actively aware of the governing bodies that regulate the industry. We have to come to know in detail the CQC outcomes and what is required of us during inspection, we all follow the government guidelines involving HTM 01:05 documents, and we all follow our own in-house codes of practice.

Ever wondered which course would be the most beneficial to study to develop your career as a dental nurse? The answer to this question is that everyone is different, and each course will benefit nurses and practices in different ways.

In this article I will establish the reasons for having a framework in place to ensure we are meeting all the decontamination and infection control standards and that all our practice procedures and protocols align with the current regulations and guidelines. We must ensure that these are followed, and are aware of the importance of implementation, reviews and consistency.