Press release 28/09/2018 Dental Protection judicial review successfully overturns GDC warning... Preview Article Dental Protection judicial review successfully overturns GDC warning over minor driving offence Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection has successfully challenged the General Dental Council (GDC)’s decision in which the regulator tried to re-impose a warning on a dentist for a minor road traffic conviction. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 27/09/2018 Grey areas in clinical decision-making Preview Article Grey areas in clinical decision-making Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Robert Caplin, senior teaching fellow, King’s College London, looks at how properly weighing up the various factors in a decision can benefit both practitioner and patient. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Decision Making
Articles and features 27/09/2018 Reflection and risk management Preview Article Reflection and risk management Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Raj Rattan, Dental Director, discusses how to effectively reflect on clinical practice and its importance for risk management. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Risk management
Articles and features 21/09/2018 Symbolic atonement Preview Article Symbolic atonement Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview When a patient complains, what are they trying to achieve – an apology, a remedy, an expression of sympathy or empathy, accountability or just revenge? Jane Merivale, head of policy and technical at Dental Protection, looks at when financial redress can be the correct course of action. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints
Case study 21/09/2018 A failed extraction handled appropriately Preview Article A failed extraction handled appropriately Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping Complaints Communication
Case study 21/09/2018 A lacerated cheek Preview Article A lacerated cheek Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A dentist received a letter of complaint from an elderly patient who had sustained a soft tissue injury to the lining of the left cheek during the restoration of a lower left third molar three months earlier. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Communication
Case study 20/09/2018 A request for compensation Preview Article A request for compensation Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection advises two members from a practice following a patient complaint after a replacement filling was required. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice management Complaints
Case study 20/09/2018 A solid defence of a foundation dentist Preview Article A solid defence of a foundation dentist Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr F, a first year foundation dentist, contacted Dental Protection for assistance as he had been suspended from his foundation dental training. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Training & CPD Investigations
Case study 20/09/2018 An incorrect extraction Preview Article An incorrect extraction Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview When the wrong tooth is removed, Dental Protection assisted a dentist in quickly contacting the patient over the error. Find out how this proactive approach helped avoid further action being taken. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping
Case study 20/09/2018 Incorrect use of reversal agent during sedation Preview Article Incorrect use of reversal agent during sedation Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview This case study looks at how Dental Protection advised a member who had been investigated following the incorrect administration of a sedative. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Sedation Consent
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
Case study 20/09/2018 The retained root and consent Preview Article The retained root and consent Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A retained root causes a patient complaint against a dentist. While Dental Protection supported him in rectifying the matter, issues were raised with his record-keeping – find out what learning points came out of this case. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Record Keeping Treatment Planning Consent
Event 20/09/2018 Calling all FDs! Join us at BDIA Dental Showcase this October Preview Article Calling all FDs! Join us at BDIA Dental Showcase this October Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dental Protection are delighted to invite all foundation dentists to join them at BDIA Dental Showcase, taking place at London’s ExCeL, 4-6 October. Find out more. Read more Article contains Text
Advice booklet 07/08/2018 Handling the media - a guide for dentists Preview Article Handling the media - a guide for dentists Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Handling the Media - A Guide for Dentists has been designed to reflect members’ needs and the current press environment. The guide provides advice on the most effective way to respond to a journalist, from initial contact to providing a statement. Read more Article contains PDF Tagged in... Communicate
Workshop 01/07/2018 Mastering adverse outcomes Preview Article Mastering adverse outcomes Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This workshop will give you the skills to successfully communicate with your patients should they suffer an adverse outcome during their care. Gain effective strategies and enhanced skills to help you respond, with an introduction to the ethical, legal and regulatory obligations that you would face following an adverse outcome. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... England Communicate Generic Dentistry Scotland Training & CPD Northern ireland
Workshop 01/07/2018 Dental records for general dental practitioners Preview Article Dental records for general dental practitioners Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This workshop highlights the importance of well-organised dental records, to aid continuity of care and ensure good practice. Through a range of presentations, discussions, case scenarios and practical exercises, it highlights the importance of accurate and up-to-date dental records for both patient care and professional defence. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk Training & CPD Record Keeping
Workshop 01/07/2018 Mastering difficult interactions Preview Article Mastering difficult interactions Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This workshop helps you identify and utilise a range of different skills in difficult interactions with patients and colleagues. These skills can help you reach a more favourable clinical outcome and still preserve the integrity of professional relationships. Very constructive. Finally, a model of workplace behaviour that will help change my patient interactions in the future. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Training & CPD Generic Dentistry Communicate
Workshop 01/07/2018 Mastering your risk Preview Article Mastering your risk Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This workshop gives you a thorough grounding in the issues surrounding managing risk through communication. It introduces proven preventative skills and techniques you can implement immediately to reduce your exposure to litigation and complaints, improving patient safety. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales Northern ireland Communicate Scotland Generic Dentistry England
Press release 29/06/2018 Effective in-house systems can nip complaints in the bud Preview Article Effective in-house systems can nip complaints in the bud Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview New evidence shows that having an effective, in-house complaints process in place and displayed in the practice can help to avoid complaints from escalating into claims and prevent a complaint being made directly to the General Dental Council (GDC), say Dental Protection. Read more
Press release 29/06/2018 Public believe marketing campaigns by ‘No Win No Fee’ firms are on th... Preview Article Public believe marketing campaigns by ‘No Win No Fee’ firms are on the up Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview 43% of the public believe there are now more marketing campaigns by ‘No Win No Fee’ firms compared to five years ago, according to a YouGov survey of 2000 people conducted on behalf of Dental Protection. Read more
News and updates 28/06/2018 Contacting member services Preview Article Contacting member services Close Preview Read more
News and updates 13/06/2018 Dental Protection: Good record keeping key in phase-down of dental am... Preview Article Dental Protection: Good record keeping key in phase-down of dental amalgam Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection is reminding dentists in the UK to maintain good clinical records and obtain full consent if a decision is made to use amalgam as a restorative material, ahead of changes to EU Regulations on its use. Read more
Articles and features 08/06/2018 Redaction and anonymisation - doing your bit for data protection Preview Article Redaction and anonymisation - doing your bit for data protection Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview New data protection regulations came into force on 25 May and MPS is committed to fulfilling its legal obligations – correct redaction and anonymisation is one way that you can play your part in safeguarding data. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate Record Keeping Handover
News and updates 06/06/2018 New BDA president is Dental Protection adviser Preview Article New BDA president is Dental Protection adviser Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Read more