Advice 18/01/2019 Dental implants – embedding best practice to avoid a claim Preview Article Dental implants – embedding best practice to avoid a claim Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview With a current increase in claims around implants, we’re looking into what dental practitioners need to keep in mind to avoid being sued Read more Article contains Text
Workshop 01/06/2018 Mastering workshops - start here Preview Article Mastering workshops - start here Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Manage the challenges of your daily practice with our professional development workshops Read more Article contains Text
Webinar 11/01/2019 Webinar: Consent - Does yes really mean yes Preview Article Webinar: Consent - Does yes really mean yes Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview When it comes to obtaining valid consent, there are many key issues to consider for each patient, every time they require treatment. Join Dentolegal Consultant, Helen Kaney as she investigates when ‘yes’ really means ‘yes’ and examines the key aspects of obtaining valid consent. Date: Tuesday 5 March 2019 Time: 13:00 - 14:00 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent
Webinar 04/01/2019 Webinar: Phasing down of amalgam - risk managing the implementation o... Preview Article Webinar: Phasing down of amalgam - risk managing the implementation of the Mercury Regulations Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview This webinar will explore the background to the 2017 Mercury Regulations and discuss their implementation with particular emphasis on risk management in dental practice. Date: Wednesday 30 January 2019 Time: 13:00 - 14:00 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Risk management
Blog post 31/12/2018 Surviving dental school: Communication Preview Article Surviving dental school: Communication Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Good dentists are good communicators – it’s that simple. Our experience over many years is that mistakes in practice can happen as a result of poor communication. Developing both your teamwork and communication skills at dental school will stand you in good stead as a dentist. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate Communication
Blog post 21/12/2018 The cost of claims – control through proportionality Preview Article The cost of claims – control through proportionality Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview If you have ever been unfortunate enough to receive a letter of claim, you will be aware of how stressful the process can be. Another aspect is the often high sums of money involved. Stephen Preater, costs adviser at Dental Protection, is part of an expert in-house team that is dedicated to controlling the amounts sought by claimants Read more Tagged in... Claims
Workshop 14/12/2018 Building resilience and avoiding burnout Preview Article Building resilience and avoiding burnout Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview The demand placed on modern clinicians means the possibility of burnout is growing significantly, impacting both the quality of care and potential increase in risk to patients. This workshop will help you recognise the signs of burnout and give you the knowledge and confidence to manage the symptoms, recover and prevent reoccurrence. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate Scotland Wales England Generic Dentistry Northern ireland
Advice 11/12/2018 Bridging the expectation gap Preview Article Bridging the expectation gap Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Managing a patient’s expectations starts and finishes with good communication Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication
Blog post 11/12/2018 The role of receptionists: a legal commentary Preview Article The role of receptionists: a legal commentary Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A recent Supreme Court decision has raised questions about the role of non-clinical staff in patient care. The judgment criticised the actions of a receptionist in an Accident and Emergency (A&E) department – Joseph McCaughley, litigation solicitor at Dental Protection, looks at the ramifications of the case Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence
Workshop 01/06/2018 Mastering workshops - start here Preview Article Mastering workshops - start here Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Manage the challenges of your daily practice with our professional development workshops Read more Article contains Text
Workshop 14/12/2018 Building resilience and avoiding burnout Preview Article Building resilience and avoiding burnout Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview The demand placed on modern clinicians means the possibility of burnout is growing significantly, impacting both the quality of care and potential increase in risk to patients. This workshop will help you recognise the signs of burnout and give you the knowledge and confidence to manage the symptoms, recover and prevent reoccurrence. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate Generic Dentistry Wales Scotland Northern ireland England
Workshop 01/07/2018 Mastering consent & shared decision making Preview Article Mastering consent & shared decision making Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview When a patient is dissatisfied with the decision-making process surrounding their treatment, the risk of a complaint or claim can increase drastically. This workshop provides expert insights into conducting conversations with your patients. It will help you provide the advice they need to reach healthcare decisions that are right for them Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern ireland Wales Communicate Generic Dentistry Training & CPD England
Publication content 27/09/2018 Grey areas in clinical decision-making Preview Article Grey areas in clinical decision-making Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview Robert Caplin, senior teaching fellow, King’s College London, looks at how properly weighing up the various factors in a decision can benefit both practitioner and patient. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Decision Making
Publication content 22/08/2017 What is happening at the GDC? Preview Article What is happening at the GDC? Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Stephen Henderson describes a campaign that has fundamentally changed the way in which the GDC’s Investigating Committee operates Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... England Scotland Riskwise
Publication content 22/08/2017 Claims Preview Article Claims Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview An examination of the trend in large claims that members are currently experiencing with dental implants and periodontal disease. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland England Riskwise