Making every contact count
Nabeela Caratela
Abstract
Nabeela Caratela explores a new initiative which will help show how dental nurses can help support patients with their oral and general health. Aim To improve knowledge and awareness of the ‘Making Every Contact Count’ (‘MECC’) initiative amongst dental nurses. To highlight the importance of the dental nurses' role in facilitating improvements to patients' overall health and wellbeing. Objectives Understand the importance and relevance of the ‘MECC’ initiative for dental teams. Support patients by providing ‘very brief advice’ and signposting to key resources.
Topics & Concepts
Dental nurseMedicineNursingOral healthRelevance (law)Nurse educationProfessional developmentMedical educationFamily medicinePolitical scienceLawDental Education, Practice, ResearchDental Health and Care UtilizationChronic Disease Management Strategies