Articles and features 17/05/2019 Antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis Preview Article Antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Dentolegal consultant, Martin Foster, explains the current advice and guidance from NICE and SDCEP on antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk
Workshop 01/07/2018 Dental records for general dental practitioners Preview Article Dental records for general dental practitioners Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview This workshop highlights the importance of well-organised dental records, to aid continuity of care and ensure good practice. Through a range of presentations, discussions, case scenarios and practical exercises, it highlights the importance of accurate and up-to-date dental records for both patient care and professional defence. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Training & CPD Managing Clinical Risk Record Keeping
Articles and features 18/01/2018 GDC standards Q&A - Principle 1 - Put patients' interests first Preview Article GDC standards Q&A - Principle 1 - Put patients' interests first Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk
22/08/2017 Setting yourself apart Preview Article Setting yourself apart Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Seeking employment can be stressful, as it can lead us to wonder whether we are 'good enough' especially if we are new to practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Career Planning ENT Managing Clinical Risk
News and updates 22/08/2017 Your direct access questions answered Preview Article Your direct access questions answered Time to read article: 10 mins () ★ Close Preview The administration of local anaesthetics is governed by The Human Medicine Regulations. The GDC has no influence over this legislation and it is quite separate from the new direct access regulations. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk
Articles and features 22/08/2017 GDC standards Q&A - Principle 7 - Maintain, Develop and Work Within Y... Preview Article GDC standards Q&A - Principle 7 - Maintain, Develop and Work Within Your Professional Knowledge and Skills Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Where can I find out about current evidence and best practice which affect my work, premises, equipment and business? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk Professionalism
Articles and features 22/08/2017 GDC standards Q&A - Principle 4 - Maintain and protect patients' info... Preview Article GDC standards Q&A - Principle 4 - Maintain and protect patients' information Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Do I need to update the patient’s medical history on every appointment? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Data Protection Record Keeping Managing Clinical Risk
Articles and features 22/08/2017 GDC standards Q&A - Principle 3 - Obtain Valid Consent Preview Article GDC standards Q&A - Principle 3 - Obtain Valid Consent Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview The GDC has very sensibly adopted the term 'valid consent' which helps to avoid the incorrect perception that giving patients information (informed consent) is sufficient to achieve a proper, valid consent. It isn't. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk Consent
Articles and features 22/08/2017 GDC standards Q&A - Principle 2 - Communicate Effectively With Patients Preview Article GDC standards Q&A - Principle 2 - Communicate Effectively With Patients Time to read article: 7 mins () ★ Close Preview In business, it is always a good idea to ensure that people who are making a purchase are made aware of the costs involved before agreeing to go ahead. In this way, any misunderstanding about the price can be eliminated. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk
22/08/2017 A Bit on the Side - Working Whilst Studying Preview Article A Bit on the Side - Working Whilst Studying Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview “Don’t go and blow all of your money during your first week” was perhaps the best piece of advice in my early university career. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career Planning Managing Clinical Risk Professionalism ENT
22/08/2017 Welcome to working in dentistry Preview Article Welcome to working in dentistry Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview The moment I saw the metal sign ‘Dr S.Kaddour’ being drilled onto my surgery door I felt a small lump develop in my throat. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT Managing Clinical Risk Career Planning Professionalism
22/08/2017 Compiling a portfolio...a guide to a painless experience Preview Article Compiling a portfolio...a guide to a painless experience Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Emily Hooper graduated from Bristol Dental School in 2013. She completed DF1 in Bath and has since completed Dental Core Trainee positions in Bristol and Newcastle. She currently works as a DCT 3 in Paediatric Dentistry. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism ENT Managing Clinical Risk Career Planning
22/08/2017 The Yellow Brick Road from Finals to Foundation Training Preview Article The Yellow Brick Road from Finals to Foundation Training Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Satnam graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2015 with honours and a clinical distinction in dentistry. She then went on to successfully complete her foundation training in the West Midlands. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career Planning ENT Managing Clinical Risk Professionalism
Articles and features 21/08/2017 Pulp Stones - friend or foe? Preview Article Pulp Stones - friend or foe? Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview An introduction and overview of pulp stones. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Maxillofacial surgery Professionalism Career Planning Managing Clinical Risk
21/08/2017 Qualified and now working Preview Article Qualified and now working Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Having qualified, and started work, you should now have an excess of income; your net pay, over expenditure. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career Planning ENT Managing Clinical Risk
25/05/2017 The Clinical Communication Programme (CCP) Preview Article The Clinical Communication Programme (CCP) Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview A highly intensive interpersonal skills training programme which greatly enhances dentist-patient communication and creates significant behavioural and attitudinal change. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk Generic Dentistry
25/05/2017 One-on-One Workshop Training Preview Article One-on-One Workshop Training Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk ENT Generic Dentistry
30/01/2017 DFT...there is another way Preview Article DFT...there is another way Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Saleem Hasanally is in his third year post-qualification after choosing to do his vocational training over two years at Porth Dental Teaching Unit in Wales. If you're thinking DFT is the only way, read Saleem's experience of training another way. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Career Planning Managing Clinical Risk ENT
19/01/2017 A Snapshot of Clinical Photography Preview Article A Snapshot of Clinical Photography Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Clinical photography is an area within dentistry that is becoming increasingly popular amongst clinicians wanting to capture cosmetic craftsmanship to those wanting to document information to monitor dental disease such as erosion. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk Career Planning Professionalism ENT
16/01/2017 What to do after you’ve acknowledged a complaint Preview Article What to do after you’ve acknowledged a complaint () ★ Close Preview Associate Dentolegal Adviser Simrit Ryatt explains the help Dental Protection can offer when you receive a letter of complaint. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... ENT Managing Clinical Risk Generic Dentistry
16/01/2017 Acknowledging a letter of complaint Preview Article Acknowledging a letter of complaint () ★ Close Preview Associate Dentolegal Adviser Simrit Ryatt outlines the key components of a response to letter of complaint. She offers tips on the wording of your letter to maintain a professional and effective relationship with the patient making the complaint. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... ENT Generic Dentistry Managing Clinical Risk
16/01/2017 I’ve received a letter of complaint. What do I do? Preview Article I’ve received a letter of complaint. What do I do? () ★ Close Preview Receiving a letter of complaint from a patient can often come as a shock, and can be a stressful and difficult time for a dental professional. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk ENT Generic Dentistry
11/01/2017 To DCT or not to DCT? That is the question. Preview Article To DCT or not to DCT? That is the question. Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Hannah qualified from Peninsula Dental School in 2015 and went on to complete her DF1 on the Oxford Scheme. Today she is a DCT1 in Paediatrics and Oral Surgery at Birmingham Dental Hospital, but she found the choice of applying for DCT a difficult one to make. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT Professionalism Career Planning Managing Clinical Risk
Case study 14/11/2016 Acknowledging a ‘life event’ Preview Article Acknowledging a ‘life event’ Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview What may seem a run-of-the-mill appointment for the dentist can often be a major event for the patient. Keeping detailed records of discussions and warnings is essential... Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Dentistry Oral Surgery Record Keeping Managing Clinical Risk Communicate