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... Treatment Planning Endodontics Diagnosis
Case study 04/12/2019 An unexpected surprise Preview Article An unexpected surprise Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Ms C visited her dentist, requesting an improvement on her overall smile and the specific appearance of the upper lateral incisors. Read more Tagged in... Consent
Case study 04/12/2019 Bridging the gap Preview Article Bridging the gap Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Mrs R attended Dr A’s practice to discuss treatment options to restore her upper arch. Read more Tagged in... Treatment Planning
Case study 04/12/2019 Aligning your ethics Preview Article Aligning your ethics Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Beware of a demanding patient with high aesthetic needs – do not be pushed into providing treatment you do not feel is clinically appropriate or potentially damaging to the patient. Read more Tagged in... Orthodontics
Case study 04/12/2019 Doing the right thing Preview Article Doing the right thing Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dentists can sometimes face situations where it might be tempting to go along with an action to accommodate a particular patient. Read more Tagged in... Ethics
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... Record Keeping Treatment Planning
Case study 31/10/2019 What's in a name Preview Article What's in a name Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Tagged in... Complaints
Case study 09/08/2019 Leaving a sour taste in the mouth Preview Article Leaving a sour taste in the mouth Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Associate dentists leave their current practice for a variety of reasons,and occasionally this can be due to a breakdown in communication and issues surrounding working relationships within the practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication
Case study 09/08/2019 Short term orthodontics Preview Article Short term orthodontics Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Miss N attended an examination appointment with a new dentist,unhappy with the appearance of her upper teeth. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Treatment Planning Competence
Case study 09/07/2019 Avoiding herodontics Preview Article Avoiding herodontics Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Ms B was suffering from pain that kept her awake at night. An examination by the dentist established tooth 27 was the cause of discomfort. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Treatment Planning Consent
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... Competence Diagnosis Communication
Case study 02/05/2019 Video: A failed extraction handled appropriately Preview Article Video: A failed extraction handled appropriately Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview A patient complains about a dentist’s technique and an alleged failure to prescribe antibiotics. In this video, find out how Dental Protection helped resolve the complaint. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Claims Consent Competence Complaints
Case study 14/03/2019 Video - The retained root and consent Preview Article Video - The retained root and consent Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A retained root causes a patient complaint against a dentist. Watch this short video to find out how the situation arose and what advice Dental Protection gave. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Communicate Consent Compliance Dental Records Complaints
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 21/09/2018 A lacerated cheek Preview Article A lacerated cheek Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview A dentist received a letter of complaint from an elderly patient who had sustained a soft tissue injury to the lining of the left cheek during the restoration of a lower left third molar three months earlier. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Complaints
Case study 20/09/2018 A request for compensation Preview Article A request for compensation Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection advises two members from a practice following a patient complaint after a replacement filling was required. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Practice management
Case study 20/09/2018 A solid defence of a foundation dentist Preview Article A solid defence of a foundation dentist Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr F, a first year foundation dentist, contacted Dental Protection for assistance as he had been suspended from his foundation dental training. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Training & CPD Investigations
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 Incorrect use of reversal agent during sedation Preview Article Incorrect use of reversal agent during sedation Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview This case study looks at how Dental Protection advised a member who had been investigated following the incorrect administration of a sedative. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Sedation Investigations Consent
Case study 20/09/2018 Keeping up to date Preview Article Keeping up to date Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints
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
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... Communicate Managing Clinical Risk Generic Dentistry Record Keeping Oral Surgery
Case study 07/11/2016 The black, the white, and the grey Preview Article The black, the white, and the grey Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview What happens when experts disagree? Clinical opinion can and will differ from dentist to dentist, and as this case shows, sometimes the best option is to bring the experts together... Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate Complaints Claims Generic Dentistry Prosthodontics Competence
Case study 31/05/2016 Management of dental pain Preview Article Management of dental pain Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Allocate sufficient time to form a diagnosis & record both the diagnosis and the treatment indicated in the patient’s record. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk Generic Dentistry Prescribing