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... Endodontics Diagnosis Treatment Planning
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
Articles and features 04/12/2019 Monitoring erosive tooth wear Preview Article Monitoring erosive tooth wear Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Erosive tooth wear is the third most common oral condition in Europe. Professor David Bartlett from King’s College London and Dr Soha Dattani of GSK Consumer Healthcare examine the importance of documenting it as part of a standard dental examination. Read more Tagged in... Risk Treatment Planning Communication
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... Diagnosis Investigations Risk management Communication Treatment Planning Record Keeping
Webinar 15/11/2019 Webinar: Sharing confidential information with the authorities Preview Article Webinar: Sharing confidential information with the authorities Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview This one-hour webinar looks at the many considerations around the appropriate sharing of patient information with the police, social services and other authorities. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Risk management Managing Clinical Risk
Articles and features 05/11/2019 Raj Rattan: Building on existing strengths Preview Article Raj Rattan: Building on existing strengths Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Raj Rattan, Dental Director, shares his journey with Dental Protection, and what the organisation offers its members. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... membership Career Planning
Press release 04/11/2019 Concern over dental regulator’s covert investigations Preview Article Concern over dental regulator’s covert investigations Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview The leading protection organisation for dentists has said it is “disappointed and concerned” that the General Dental Council (GDC) is engaging in undercover investigations which are attempting to trick dentists into wrong-doing. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Complaints gdc
Articles and features 31/10/2019 The sum of all fears Preview Article The sum of all fears Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview It is a fact that much of human behaviour is related to maximising rewards and minimising losses. Raj Rattan, dental director at Dental Protection, looks at how we can reduce fear and manage risk and uncertainty, so we can stay confident and competent throughout our careers Read more Tagged in... Competence
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
Webinar 25/10/2019 Webinar: 7 strategies to reduce risk, tips for GDPs Preview Article Webinar: 7 strategies to reduce risk, tips for GDPs Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Join Dr Yvonne Shaw, Head of Underwriting Policy and Dr Andrew Walker, Dentolegal Consultant and Periodontal Specialist, as they talk you through the legal issues arising from periodontal care. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Risk management Managing Clinical Risk
Workshop 08/10/2019 Mastering consent and shared decision-making Preview Article Mastering consent and shared decision-making Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview When a patient is dissatisfied with the decision-making process surrounding their treatment, the risk of a complaint or claim can increase drastically. This workshop provides expert insights into conducting conversations with your patients. It will help you provide the advice they need to reach healthcare decisions that are right for them Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland England Generic Dentistry Training & CPD Wales Communicate
Press release 09/09/2019 Dental Protection calls for GDC to allow more time to respond to alle... Preview Article Dental Protection calls for GDC to allow more time to respond to allegations in non-clinical cases Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview GDC proposals to allow more time to respond to allegations must be extended to non-clinical cases, says Dental Protection. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Claims gdc
Webinar 30/08/2019 Webinar: Key insights into periodontal claims Preview Article Webinar: Key insights into periodontal claims Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Join Dr Yvonne Shaw, Head of Underwriting Policy and Dr Andrew Walker, Dentolegal Consultant and Periodontal Specialist, as they talk you through the legal issues arising from periodontal care. Read more Article contains Text
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... Claims Periodontics
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... Treatment Planning Communication Competence
Articles and features 29/07/2019 Maintaining professionalism online: the risks of social media Preview Article Maintaining professionalism online: the risks of social media Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dentists and dental care professionals need to ensure they have a professional social media image and handle any online communications appropriately. Philip Johnstone, dentolegal consultant at Dental Protection, discusses how to avoid the risks associated with an online presence. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication
Press release 09/07/2019 Dental Protection urges the Government to give more details on reform... Preview Article Dental Protection urges the Government to give more details on reforms to the healthcare professional regulation Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection urges the Government to give more details on reforms to the healthcare professional regulation. Read more Article contains Text
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... Treatment Planning Consent Communication
Articles and features 08/07/2019 Ten steps to complaints handling Preview Article Ten steps to complaints handling Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read our ten-step approach to help get the best resolution for our members. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Complaints Communicate