Case study 04/12/2019 Considering CBCT Preview Article Considering CBCT Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview One of the most spectacular examples of new technology in modern dentistry is the increasing use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Dentolegal consultant Jim Lafferty looks at important aspects of the technique Read more Tagged in... Diagnosis Endodontics Treatment Planning
Articles and features 04/12/2019 What is good enough dentistry? Preview Article What is good enough dentistry? Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Changing the conversation and changing the bar – restorative dentist James Darcey looks at what constitutes as ‘good enough’ dentistry. Read more Tagged in... Treatment Planning Investigations Communication Risk management Record Keeping Diagnosis
Case study 01/07/2019 Is it vital? Preview Article Is it vital? Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Mr R attended a practice as a new patient. He reported no symptoms, although during the examination the dentist noted the large composite restoration at 36, which had a small fracture to one side. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Competence Diagnosis
Case study 15/07/2014 Two wrongs don’t make a right Preview Article Two wrongs don’t make a right Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Failing to make the correct diagnosis inevitably means the treatment will fail too. As this case illustrates, seeing the bigger picture should always be the aim... Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negligence Treatment Planning Complaints Generic Dentistry Periodontics Diagnosis
Case study 15/07/2014 Read between the lines Preview Article Read between the lines Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview As this case demonstrates, seemingly grateful patients can have gripes... Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Periodontics Complaints Competence Managing Clinical Risk Diagnosis
Case study 11/07/2014 Denting the pride of the bride Preview Article Denting the pride of the bride Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview As this case demonstrates, failing to take notice of a patient’s social history can impact as much as neglecting their medical history... Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Restorative Diagnosis Treatment Planning Communicate
Case study 11/07/2014 Failure to investigate leads to sizeable settlement Preview Article Failure to investigate leads to sizeable settlement Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview If a patient complains of a painful swelling, failing to investigate its cause could lead to a devastating result, as this case demonstrates... Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk Competence Generic Dentistry Professionalism Diagnosis Negligence
Case study 11/07/2014 Protecting yourself against the unexpected Preview Article Protecting yourself against the unexpected Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Even when you’ve done everything by the book, unforeseen circumstances can result in a serious complaint. Keeping careful records and referring as soon as possible are always advised... Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Successful Defence Diagnosis Generic Dentistry Complaints Managing Clinical Risk Record Keeping