Case study 05/06/2020 The whole truth? Preview Article The whole truth? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Communication
Case study 05/06/2020 A difficult call Preview Article A difficult call Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Communication
Case study 05/06/2020 Quick thinking avoids a claim following a perforated root Preview Article Quick thinking avoids a claim following a perforated root Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence Decision Making
Case study 05/06/2020 A sharp intake of breath Preview Article A sharp intake of breath Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Equipment
Case study 05/06/2020 When the time is right Preview Article When the time is right Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A hygienist member of Dental Protection contacted us to report that the practice she worked in had received a strongly worded telephone complaint concerning the provision of periodontal therapy, which included the removal of calculus and root surface debridement. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Prescribing Complaints
Articles and features 05/06/2020 The periodontal paradox Preview Article The periodontal paradox Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Alasdair McKelvie and Dr Andrew Walker, dentolegal consultants at Dental Protection, advise on controlling risk when it comes to identifying and managing periodontal disease Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Periodontics
Articles and features 05/06/2020 Managing endodontic file separation Preview Article Managing endodontic file separation Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview One of the most frequent adverse events reported is the separation (or fracture) of an endodontic instrument within a tooth. Dr Simon Parsons, dentolegal consultant at Dental Protection, looks at what we can do to reduce our risk of procedural error and how we might manage these cases should they arise Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Endodontics
Articles and features 05/02/2020 Bridge2Aid: how dental volunteering is offering hope to those in pain Preview Article Bridge2Aid: how dental volunteering is offering hope to those in pain Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dental Protection is proud to support the work of Bridge2Aid, a charitable organisation doing fantastic work to improve access to emergency dental care by training healthcare workers in developing countries. Find out more about the organisation’s work in this article Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 04/02/2020 Brexit update Preview Article Brexit update Close Preview Statement from Dental Protection regarding our preparedness for Brexit. Read more
Articles and features 15/01/2020 FGDP urges botox ad compliance Preview Article FGDP urges botox ad compliance Close Preview The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) is encouraging dentists and dental practices offering botulinum toxin injections to ensure their marketing is legally compliant. Read more Tagged in... Compliance
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 Diagnosis Endodontics
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... Communication Treatment Planning Risk
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... Record Keeping Diagnosis Communication Treatment Planning Risk management Investigations
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... Career Planning membership
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
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... Periodontics Claims
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... Competence Treatment Planning Communication