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Articles and features 03/12/2024

New duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

New duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

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On the 26 October 2024, the Government’s Worker Protection Act came into effect requiring employers to take a proactive approach to preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. In this article, Croner outlines the Act’s key requirements and the steps you can take to meet these new obligations.

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Articles and features 03/12/2024

Zero-hours contracts - how the new bill may affect your practice

Zero-hours contracts - how the new bill may affect your practice

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The Employment Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, is set to make some of the most significant changes to employment law in a generation, with a particular focus on ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts. In this article Croner outlines what these changes are and how you can prepare for the new legislation.

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Articles and features 22/10/2024

HR Topic - How do I dismiss someone on probation?

HR Topic - How do I dismiss someone on probation?

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Staff dismissals can be a challenging process for both sides. In this article, Croner explores the legal routes a practice principal can take to ensure a due process is observed.

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Articles and features 22/10/2024

HR Topic - How to manage absence and mental wellbeing

HR Topic - How to manage absence and mental wellbeing

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Managing absences and balancing the wellbeing of your dental staff doesn’t have to be a struggle. In this article, Dental Protection partner, Croner shares techniques to help ensure your team remains present and correct.

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Articles and features 05/03/2024

Combatting workforce shortages

Combatting workforce shortages

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Within this article, the experts at Croner will delve into the current landscape, explore the root causes of these challenges, and discuss potential strategies to address them.

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Articles and features 05/03/2024

HR case studies: dilemmas faced by Practice Principal members

HR case studies: dilemmas faced by Practice Principal members

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Here are some recent case studies based on advice given to members, alongside Croner's expert advice - available to Practice Principal members at any time.

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Case study 15/06/2023

Diagnostic errors: three case studies

Diagnostic errors: three case studies

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Dr Nuala Carney, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at three cases involving diagnostic errors, all with very different outcomes

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Articles and features 15/06/2023

Ethical fingerprints: how our ethics can be impacted by clinical work

Ethical fingerprints: how our ethics can be impacted by clinical work

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Dr Martin Foster, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at how ethics shape the traces dental practitioners leave in their patient care

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Articles and features 14/06/2023

Record keeping: a dental nurse’s perspective

Record keeping: a dental nurse’s perspective

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Evelyn Ferguson-Williams, Dental Case Manager at Dental Protection, explains the record keeping responsibilities of dental nurse, which are an essential part of their daily routine.

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Articles and features 02/05/2023

Understanding patient behaviour to educate and motivate

Understanding patient behaviour to educate and motivate

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Dental Protection member and award-winning hygienist Amber Ojak (@theedinburghdentalhygienist) explores how taking the time to understand patient behaviour can be key in improving oral hygiene and treating periodontal disease.

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Case study 02/05/2023

Dental trainee gets caught drink driving

Dental trainee gets caught drink driving

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A dental trainee gets arrested for drink driving in the first week of his new placement.

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Podcast 13/04/2023

Podcast - The Torque: a series for dental hygienists and dental thera...

Podcast - The Torque: a series for dental hygienists and dental therapists - Episode 4

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Join Claire Stott, Case Manager and Dental Hygienist is joined by our member, award-winning Dental Hygienist and Therapist Anna Middleton (aka @londonhygienist) as they examine the issues that matter to dental care professionals right now.

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Podcast 11/04/2023

Podcast - The Torque: a series for dental hygienists and dental thera...

Podcast - The Torque: a series for dental hygienists and dental therapists - Episode 3

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Join Lesley Harrison, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection and Dental Protection member and award-winning Dental Hygienist and Therapist Amber Ojak (aka @the edinburghdentalhygienist) as they examine the issues that matter to dental care professionals right now.

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News and updates 28/03/2023

Arora review: Could there be lessons for the GDC too?

Arora review: Could there be lessons for the GDC too?

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Dental Protection updates members on the relevant work it has done to respond to the independent review of the Dr Arora case.

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Case study 17/03/2023

Patient accidentally inhales crown

Patient accidentally inhales crown

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First-year associate dentist, Dr K, is shocked when their patient accidentally swallowed a crown during fitting. Dr George Wright, Deputy Dental Director of Dental Protection recalls the case.

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Articles and features 10/03/2023

School outreach programmes: What to consider before handing out free...

School outreach programmes: What to consider before handing out freebies and taking photos

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Practitioners who dedicate their time, effort and resources to school outreach programmes, generally do so voluntarily and with the best interests of the community at heart. But what happens when a seemingly innocent act endangers children? Dr Yash Naidoo, Case Manager at Dental Protection, shares a real-life experience.

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Case study 22/02/2023

A letter of complaint for a first-year associate

A letter of complaint for a first-year associate

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Dr George Wright, Deputy Dental Director of Dental Protection, reports on a case about a first-year associate who received a letter of complaint.

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