There are some issues that dental nurses and other dental care professionals may need to be aware of in the workplace. It is important for individuals to know the facts concerning employment laws, for their own protection and security. Age discrimination may be one of them.

Dental nurses should know that employers are advised to implement an ‘equal opportunities’ policy. This should then be presented to employees and consistent and regular training on this policy should be carried out.

Laura Horton Treatment Coordinator London Course: Knowledge, laughs, prizes and inspiration all in a day’s work!

Laura Horton’s Treatment Coordinator Workshop is an interactive and exciting yet relaxed learning environment. Often people are scared to ask questions, people are afraid to look stupid but not here. On Friday 8th February, dental nurses and other dental professionals gathered at Henry Schein in Marble Arch, London to take part in the day’s events. Hands were up in the air every few minutes with inquisitive and excited members in the class.

1. What is hyperventilation?

Hyperventilation is a condition where a person breathes excessively.

2. What are the causes?

• In some people, panic can cause hyperventilation.

Brains...experience...lots of qualifications?!

No, not necessarily….

An excellent dental nurse puts patients' interests first, the moment a patient steps foot into the dental practice they employ a trust and belief in the dental team, show them that trust and belief is justified. Whatever the situation, no matter how stressful the day, all patients deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.

We tend to associate orthodontic treatment with modern life and recent cosmetic developments. However, what a lot of us don’t realise is that the concept and attempts of aligning teeth goes as far back as 600 B.C, that we know of at least. Several discoveries have been made where Egyptian mummies have actually been found with crude metal bands wrapped around individual teeth, indicating that the knowledge of using pressure to move teeth over a period of time, was present in the ancient times too.