Articles and features 03/07/2020 Perio and the pandemic: a cause for concern? Preview Article Perio and the pandemic: a cause for concern? Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Andrew Walker, dentolegal consultant at Dental Protection, looks at whether the disruption caused by COVID-19 will heighten the risks around periodontal disease Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Periodontics
Articles and features 05/06/2020 The periodontal paradox Preview Article The periodontal paradox Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Alasdair McKelvie and Dr Andrew Walker, dentolegal consultants at Dental Protection, advise on controlling risk when it comes to identifying and managing periodontal disease Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Periodontics
Articles and features 09/08/2019 Understanding the effect of late reported claims Preview Article Understanding the effect of late reported claims Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Yvonne Shaw, Head of Underwriting at Dental Protection, explains why when it comes to a defence organisation, you need to be thinking 25 years ahead Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Periodontics Claims
Articles and features 08/05/2019 Changes to the classification of periodontal diseases Preview Article Changes to the classification of periodontal diseases Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Andrew Walker, dentolegal consultant and periodontal specialist, introduces the international classification of periodontal diseases Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Periodontics
Articles and features 06/06/2018 Reducing the risks of perio Preview Article Reducing the risks of perio Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Associate dentolegal consultant Andrew Walker explains how you can reduce your risk of periodontal claims and complaints Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Periodontics
07/09/2014 Cosmetic Dentistry Preview Article Cosmetic Dentistry Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview The good, the bad and the ugly. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Whitening/Bleaching Orthodontics Periodontics
Articles and features 27/08/2014 Periodontal monitoring Preview Article Periodontal monitoring Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview People are living longer, and more people are retaining their teeth into later life. Consequently, the overall potential periodontal risk is rapidly increasing. Most allegations of undiagnosed, untreated and under-treated periodontal disease arise when a patient sees a new dentist for the first time. This may result from the retirement of the patient’s previous dentist, or simply because the dentist has left the practice. Sometimes the patient attends a different dentist in an emergency situation, or following the sale of the practice where they have been treated over many years. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Dentistry Managing Clinical Risk Periodontics ENT
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... Periodontics Complaints Diagnosis Negligence Treatment Planning Generic Dentistry
Case study 15/07/2014 Setting the record straight Preview Article Setting the record straight Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview When a patient comes to the point of making a complaint, without adequate records to prove your professionalism you could find yourself lacking a solid defence. This case study illustrates how such a situation might arise... Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping Issues & Conflict Management Periodontics Competence Complaints
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... Dental Records Competence Diagnosis Periodontics Complaints Managing Clinical Risk
Case study 14/07/2014 Get your facts straight Preview Article Get your facts straight Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview As this case illustrates, making comments without knowing the full story can lead to problems... Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics Patients Dental Records Communicate Handover Periodontics
Case study 11/07/2014 Remember who’s in the driving seat Preview Article Remember who’s in the driving seat Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Although patients have fears and concerns, without following your duty of care you could be leaving yourself open to claims of negligence, as this case illustrates... Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Restorative Periodontics Generic Dentistry Communicate Competence Dental Records
Case study 11/07/2014 In spite of your best efforts Preview Article In spite of your best efforts Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Sometimes no matter how well you care for a patient, things still don't go as planned... Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Expert Reports Dental Records Periodontics Generic Dentistry
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 Generic Dentistry Managing Clinical Risk Diagnosis Periodontics Complaints
Case study 11/07/2014 When doing nothing is an option Preview Article When doing nothing is an option Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Acting outside of one’s level of experience is one thing but failing to explain all treatment options, or the possibility of having none at all, is quite another... Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Managing Clinical Risk Consent Generic Dentistry Negligence Periodontics
Case study 11/07/2014 A debatable lack of interest Preview Article A debatable lack of interest Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Seeking and documenting the patient’s views is always better than making assumption... Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Dental Records Communicate Complaints Listen Generic Dentistry
Case study 11/07/2014 A potent prescription Preview Article A potent prescription Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Making assumptions can have serious consequences, as this cautionary case illustrates... Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Dental Records Ethics Periodontics Generic Dentistry Reputation management Negligence