Case study 03/12/2020 Falling to pieces Preview Article Falling to pieces Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping Endodontics Communication
Case study 03/12/2020 Teledentistry – the new normal? Preview Article Teledentistry – the new normal? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Record Keeping
Articles and features 03/12/2020 Why disclaimers should not be used as an additional form of PPE Preview Article Why disclaimers should not be used as an additional form of PPE Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics Record Keeping
Articles and features 03/12/2020 Record keeping challenges in the era of COVID-19 Preview Article Record keeping challenges in the era of COVID-19 Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping
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... Communication Risk management Record Keeping Treatment Planning Investigations Diagnosis
Case study 31/10/2019 A lucky escape Preview Article A lucky escape Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Tagged in... Treatment Planning Record Keeping
Press release 13/05/2019 One in three warnings issued by the GDC relate to personal conduct Preview Article One in three warnings issued by the GDC relate to personal conduct Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping
Articles and features 14/03/2019 Record keeping in Scotland Preview Article Record keeping in Scotland Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection is frequently contacted by members who want to understand how long records should be retained by the practice. Read details on how long records should be retained. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping Scotland
Articles and features 30/11/2018 12 record keeping tips Preview Article 12 record keeping tips Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview We have made a list of the things to remember when it comes to making and retaining good patient records. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping
Case study 21/09/2018 A failed extraction handled appropriately Preview Article A failed extraction handled appropriately Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping Complaints Communication
Case study 20/09/2018 An incorrect extraction Preview Article An incorrect extraction Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview When the wrong tooth is removed, Dental Protection assisted a dentist in quickly contacting the patient over the error. Find out how this proactive approach helped avoid further action being taken. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping
Case study 20/09/2018 The retained root and consent Preview Article The retained root and consent Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A retained root causes a patient complaint against a dentist. While Dental Protection supported him in rectifying the matter, issues were raised with his record-keeping – find out what learning points came out of this case. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Treatment Planning Record Keeping Consent Complaints
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... Managing Clinical Risk Training & CPD Record Keeping
Articles and features 08/06/2018 Redaction and anonymisation - doing your bit for data protection Preview Article Redaction and anonymisation - doing your bit for data protection Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview New data protection regulations came into force on 25 May and MPS is committed to fulfilling its legal obligations – correct redaction and anonymisation is one way that you can play your part in safeguarding data. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping Handover Communicate
Articles and features 11/04/2018 How does the new GDPR affect my practice? Preview Article How does the new GDPR affect my practice? Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview We look at how the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) impact your dental practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Data Protection Dental Records Practice management Record Keeping
Articles and features 10/04/2018 Getting ready for GDPR Preview Article Getting ready for GDPR Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Useful information for preparing for new GDPR Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping Compliance Dental Records Data Protection Practice management
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... Record Keeping Data Protection Managing Clinical Risk
Articles and features 22/08/2017 Record Keeping in Northern Ireland Preview Article Record Keeping in Northern Ireland Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental professionals are required to make and keep accurate dental records of care provided to patients, whether NHS or private. Dental Protection is frequently contacted by members who want to understand how long records should be retained by the practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping Northern ireland
Articles and features 22/08/2017 Record Keeping in Wales Preview Article Record Keeping in Wales Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental professionals are required to make and keep accurate dental records of care provided to patients, whether NHS or private. Dental Protection is frequently contacted by members who want to understand how long records should be retained by the practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales Record Keeping
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... Record Keeping Generic Dentistry Managing Clinical Risk Oral Surgery Communicate
Case study 14/10/2015 Are we there yet? Preview Article Are we there yet? Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview I don’t think that I was taught orthodontics very well at an undergraduate level. That is to say, I think our lecturers scared us off it, telling us that it was best left to ‘the experts’ and so I didn't leave dental school feeling in any way confident to treat orthodontic patients. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate Managing Clinical Risk Patients Record Keeping Orthodontics
Articles and features 17/08/2015 Teledentistry - Additional complications... Preview Article Teledentistry - Additional complications... Time to read article: 7 mins () ★ Close Preview Like their medical counterparts, Dental Boards and Dental Councils around the world have been wrestling with this issue for some years now. Most regulatory bodies consider that when giving advice remotely in relation to the treatment of a specific patient, you are practising dentistry, even if you never actually meet the patient in person. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Data Protection Managing Clinical Risk Record Keeping
31/08/2014 Tempted to change the records? Preview Article Tempted to change the records? Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview John Tiernan, Director of Educational Services at Dental Protection explains the importance of the original patient record when your clinical skills face a legal challenge and emphasises the consequences if a dental professional changes a clinical record in an attempt to cover up a mistake. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping Professionalism
Articles and features 31/08/2014 Recording dental pain Preview Article Recording dental pain Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Patients are often prompted to visit the dentist because they have been experiencing pain or discomfort. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping