Articles and features 31/01/2023 Funding your dental elective Preview Article Funding your dental elective Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Your elective allows you to experience dentistry like never before in a completely different social and cultural environment. A 4th year dental student offers some support and guidance on how to fund your upcoming dental elective. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career Planning
Case study 15/11/2022 Take clinical examinations wherever possible Preview Article Take clinical examinations wherever possible Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Making assumptions can have serious consequences, as this cautionary case illustrates. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Periodontics Professionalism Record Keeping Negligence Prescribing Ethics
Case study 15/11/2022 Keep patients informed of treatment options Preview Article Keep patients informed of treatment options Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview The importance of discussing and documenting everything with your patients cannot be over-emphasised, as this case proves. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negligence Record Keeping Communication Consent Professionalism Ethics
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... Generic Dentistry Record Keeping Managing Clinical Risk Communicate Prosthodontics
Articles and features 28/10/2022 How to spot a patient that might sue you Preview Article How to spot a patient that might sue you Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview What triggers litigation in patients – something we said, something we did? Or something more? Helen Harbourne, Claims Manager at Dental Protection, considers the issue. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Litigation Consent clinical neglience Complaints
Articles and features 04/05/2022 Preventive dentistry: a team approach Preview Article Preventive dentistry: a team approach Time to read article: 8 mins () ★ Close Preview Whether working independently under a Direct Access arrangement, or working under prescription, Dental Care Professionals can, and should, be involved in preventive care. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... DCP dental care professional preventive dentistry Risk management Record Keeping Communication
Articles and features 06/04/2022 The importance of follow-up arrangements Preview Article The importance of follow-up arrangements Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview There are many moments in clinical dentistry when the most crucial aspect of case management is not what you do, but what arrangements you make to monitor the effectiveness of what you do. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Procedures Generic Dentistry Record Keeping Communication ENT Adverse Outcomes
Podcast 04/04/2022 Podcast - The Torque: a series for dental hygienists and dental thera... Preview Article Podcast - The Torque: a series for dental hygienists and dental therapists - Episode 2 () ★ Close Preview Join Claire Stott, Case Manager and Dental Hygienist, and Victoria Wilson, Dental Therapist and Founder of Smile Revolution, as they examine the issues that matter to dental care professionals right now. Read more Article contains Audio Tagged in... dental therapist dental care professional podcast Wellbeing dental hygienist
Articles and features 01/04/2022 Examining soft tissues Preview Article Examining soft tissues Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Unlike many other areas of healthcare, dentists generally get to examine fit ambulant patients at varying intervals, and at times when they may have no symptoms or any particular reason for attending, other than for a periodic review of their oral health. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Dentistry DCP dental care professional Managing Clinical Risk ENT Record Keeping
News and updates 01/04/2022 Let nature in: We’re partnered with Portal Preview Article Let nature in: We’re partnered with Portal Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wellbeing
Articles and features 31/03/2022 Explaining relevant risk factors to patients Preview Article Explaining relevant risk factors to patients Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview A clinician’s specialised knowledge of the aetiology of various oral and dental conditions places him, or her, in a position of significant advantage relative to most patients. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Dentistry Managing Clinical Risk Communication ENT Record Keeping
Articles and features 23/03/2022 What does a Dentolegal Consultant do? Preview Article What does a Dentolegal Consultant do? Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Dentolegal consultant Investigations dentolegal advice clinical reviews working from home Complaints
Case study 02/11/2021 An eventful extraction Preview Article An eventful extraction Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent extraction Expert Reports Complaints Negligence Dental Council
Case study 02/11/2021 An allegation of dishonesty Preview Article An allegation of dishonesty Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... fitness to practise Practice management misconduct Complaints Record Keeping
News and updates 02/11/2021 Dental Protection partners with the new College of General Dentistry Preview Article Dental Protection partners with the new College of General Dentistry Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... College of General Dentistry CGDent Scheme
Articles and features 02/11/2021 Complaint management – here to help Preview Article Complaint management – here to help Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Nipping complaints in the bud is always the best approach, where possible – Dental Protection’s Dr Simrit Ryatt, Dentolegal Consultant, looks at how we can help manage complaints on your behalf. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... COVID-19 Communication Complaints patient expectations
Articles and features 02/11/2021 Defensive practice – does it really lower our risk? Preview Article Defensive practice – does it really lower our risk? Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Simrit Ryatt, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at why certain approaches to avoiding risk can become self-fulfilling prophecies. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... defensive dentistry Claims Risk Ethics Complaints
Articles and features 02/11/2021 Cosmetic dentistry: ethics and aesthetics Preview Article Cosmetic dentistry: ethics and aesthetics Time to read article: 7 mins () ★ Close Preview Cosmetic dentistry is an increasingly popular undertaking for many dental practitioners but is laced with dentolegal risks. Dr Martin Foster, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, talks through the principal learning points. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... aesthetic practice patient expectations cosmetic dentistry veneers Orthodontics
Articles and features 06/08/2021 Vicarious liability / extended liability Preview Article Vicarious liability / extended liability () ★ Close Preview Important information for members regarding claims arising from your vicarious liability / extended liability. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 06/08/2021 Limitations of membership Preview Article Limitations of membership () ★ Close Preview We carefully consider each request for assistance, but there are some circumstances in which we are unlikely to help. The following, whilst not an exhaustive list, are some examples of where we are unlikely to provide assistance. Read more Article contains Text
Podcast 29/07/2021 Podcast - Introducing The Torque, a new series for dental care profes... Preview Article Podcast - Introducing The Torque, a new series for dental care professionals Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Join friends, dentolegal expert Caroline Chapman and BADT member Shaun Howe, as they examine the issues that matter to dental care professionals right now. Read more Article contains Audio Tagged in... dental hygienist dental therapist podcast dental care professional
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
Case study 17/06/2021 Regulating the effects of COVID-19 Preview Article Regulating the effects of COVID-19 Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... patient experience patient expectations Complaints COVID-19
Articles and features 17/06/2021 Direct-to-consumer orthodontics – understanding the risks Preview Article Direct-to-consumer orthodontics – understanding the risks Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Yvonne Shaw, Dental Underwriting Policy Lead at Dental Protection, considers some of the risks arising from patients pursuing direct-to-consumer dental care Read more Tagged in... orthodontist clinical records cosmetic dentistry COVID-19 DTC direct-to-consumer