Case study 15/11/2022 Keep adequate records to avoid costly settlements Preview Article Keep adequate records to avoid costly settlements Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Avoid costly settlements in the future by keeping adequate records now... Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Prosthodontics Managing Clinical Risk Record Keeping Generic Dentistry Communicate
Podcast 19/07/2021 Podcast - Dentistry is back, but not as we know it - your dentolegal... Preview Article Podcast - Dentistry is back, but not as we know it - your dentolegal questions answered - Webinar Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This one hour webinar recording covers consulting remotely with the current health situation in the UK. Read more Article contains Audio
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
Webinar 03/07/2020 Recorded webinar: COVID-19 Infection prevention and control for denta... Preview Article Recorded webinar: COVID-19 Infection prevention and control for dental teams Time to read article: 61 mins Close Preview This webinar provides an overview to the dental team about Coronavirus and reviews the fundamental infection prevention and control measures that should be considered to reduce the likelihood of disease transmission within the dental practice. Read more Article contains Video
Webinar 02/07/2020 Recorded webinar: Dentistry is back, but not as we know it - your den... Preview Article Recorded webinar: Dentistry is back, but not as we know it - your dentolegal questions answered Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This one hour webinar recording covers consulting remotely with the current health situation in the UK. Read more Article contains Video
Webinar 02/07/2020 Recorded webinar: Teledentistry in a COVID-19 world Preview Article Recorded webinar: Teledentistry in a COVID-19 world Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This one hour webinar recording covers consulting remotely with the current health situation in the UK. Read more Article contains Video
Webinar 09/04/2019 Recorded webinar: Building resilience and avoiding burnout Preview Article Recorded webinar: Building resilience and avoiding burnout Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview It’s a terrible thing to experience, but burnout also has an impact on your dentolegal risk, and the safety of your patients. Join Dr Suzy Jordache and Dr David Monaghan for a webinar designed to empower you to identify and manage this very real threat that clinicians face. Date: Tuesday 9 April 2019 Time: 19.30 – 20.30 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Stress
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 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
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 The Children and Vulnerable Adults Barred Lists: An Overview Preview Article The Children and Vulnerable Adults Barred Lists: An Overview Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The DBS deals with criminal records checks (now known as DBS checks) and is responsible for maintaining the Barred Lists for both children and vulnerable adults. Inclusion on the barred list precludes an individual from participating in a regulated activity with the relevant group. For the purposes of this scheme dentistry is considered to be a regulated activity and all adult patients are considered to be vulnerable. Thus inclusion on either or both lists would effectively bring an end to a dentist or dental care professionals practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland
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... Oral Surgery Managing Clinical Risk Record Keeping Generic Dentistry Communicate
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... Generic Dentistry Managing Clinical Risk Prescribing
31/08/2014 Clinical records Preview Article Clinical records Time to read article: 10 mins Close Preview Keeping proper records of the care and treatment we provide for our patients is an essential aspect of an overall duty of care. Read more Article contains Text
31/08/2014 Money problems Preview Article Money problems Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Strategies for keeping the patient comfortable when presenting the bill. Read more Article contains Text
31/08/2014 Dental records as a tool for improvement Preview Article Dental records as a tool for improvement Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview In the Internet age, dental records have never been easier to create and share. Online you can find text, videos, digital images, sound files and every combination of these. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Dental Records
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
31/08/2014 Five tips to aid your dental record keeping Preview Article Five tips to aid your dental record keeping Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview There is never a bad time to review the way that you keep records of dental patient treatment. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping
27/08/2014 Recording pain Preview Article Recording pain Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview One of the advantages of keeping careful and detailed records of a patient’s pain history is that it highlights significant changes and developments in the features of the patient’s symptoms which can, in turn, lead the clinician to the correct diagnosis. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk ENT Record Keeping Generic Dentistry