Articles and features 05/07/2019 Mastering difficult interactions with patients Preview Article Mastering difficult interactions with patients Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview We share some top tips to effectively manage difficult interactions with patients, including avoiding them in the first place. Feedback has shown these essential skills – which are also taught on Dental Protection’s ‘Mastering Difficult Interactions’ workshop – are valuable to members. Read more Tagged in... Communication Negotiation & Influencing
Articles and features 05/07/2019 Helping employees protect patient data Preview Article Helping employees protect patient data Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Croner, the employment law and HR specialists, provide advice for protecting patients’ data. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Data Protection
Case study 01/07/2019 Is it vital? Preview Article Is it vital? Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Mr R attended a practice as a new patient. He reported no symptoms, although during the examination the dentist noted the large composite restoration at 36, which had a small fracture to one side. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Diagnosis Competence Communication
27/06/2019 Develop your organisational skills and master time management Preview Article Develop your organisational skills and master time management Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Kalpesh Prajapat, author of Dental Associate Interviews: An Ultimate Preparation Guide, provides some guidance on how to get organised in practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Training & CPD Career Planning
Articles and features 26/06/2019 Iatrogenic injuries and what can be done to avoid them Preview Article Iatrogenic injuries and what can be done to avoid them Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview Wherever you are in the world, there is generally a legal obligation in place that sets out duties of employers to ensure appropriate standards of quality and safety in a dental practice. Simrit Ryatt, dentolegal consultant, looks into some iatrogenic injuries and what can be done to avoid them. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication
Articles and features 25/06/2019 It could happen to you Preview Article It could happen to you Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dr T has worked as a GDP for 15 years. He talks to us about an unusual complaint he received and the lessons he has learned from it. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Dental Records Communicate
Articles and features 29/05/2019 Continue learning and developing Preview Article Continue learning and developing Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Kalpesh Prajapat, author of Dental Associate Interviews: An Ultimate Preparation Guide, provides guidance on how to choose the right development courses for you, and ensure you never stop learning and improving. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Training & CPD Career Planning
Articles and features 17/05/2019 Antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis Preview Article Antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dentolegal consultant, Martin Foster, explains the current advice and guidance from NICE and SDCEP on antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk
Articles and features 14/05/2019 Senior Dentolegal Consultant appointed Dean at the Faculty of Forensi... Preview Article Senior Dentolegal Consultant appointed Dean at the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Brian Westbury, Senior Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection has been appointed Dean at the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 13/05/2019 One in three warnings issued by the GDC relate to personal conduct Preview Article One in three warnings issued by the GDC relate to personal conduct Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping
09/05/2019 Supporting dentists through the clinical negligence process Preview Article Supporting dentists through the clinical negligence process Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Our dentolegal advice service is there to help with queries and dentolegal emergencies 24/7, 365 days a year. Find out about how we support members through a claim. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Complaints Successful Defence Claims
Articles and features 08/05/2019 Changes to the classification of periodontal diseases Preview Article Changes to the classification of periodontal diseases Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Andrew Walker, dentolegal consultant and periodontal specialist, introduces the international classification of periodontal diseases Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Periodontics
Articles and features 03/05/2019 Develop outstanding communication skills Preview Article Develop outstanding communication skills Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Kalpesh Prajapat, author of Dental Associate Interviews: An Ultimate Preparation Guide, shares his tips for mastering this essential skill. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication
Articles and features 02/05/2019 Tips for Foundation Dentists on writing a good CV Preview Article Tips for Foundation Dentists on writing a good CV Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview If you are applying for a new job or even thinking about it, having your CV in order and up to date is a good start. Here we give you some tips on how to write a CV to get you an interview for that perfect job Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career Planning
Case study 02/05/2019 Video: A failed extraction handled appropriately Preview Article Video: A failed extraction handled appropriately Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A patient complains about a dentist’s technique and an alleged failure to prescribe antibiotics. In this video, find out how Dental Protection helped resolve the complaint. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Claims Competence Complaints Consent
Articles and features 01/05/2019 Alternative orthodontics Preview Article Alternative orthodontics Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview In some areas of dentistry, the divergence of opinion leads to significant conflict. Orthodontics is one area that has provoked substantial dispute within the dental profession. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Orthodontics
Press release 24/04/2019 Government proposal regarding NHS Pension Scheme opposed Preview Article Government proposal regarding NHS Pension Scheme opposed Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection opposes Government proposal that could deprive dentists of the NHS Pension Scheme prior to a criminal conviction. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 16/04/2019 World day for safety and health at work Preview Article World day for safety and health at work Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Croner – Dental Protection’s trusted health and safety partner – provide answers to the most important questions an employer needs to ask to ensure a safe workplace Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Health & Safety
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
Press release 08/04/2019 8 out of 10 members admit the fear of being sued causes stress and an... Preview Article 8 out of 10 members admit the fear of being sued causes stress and anxiety Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A Dental Protection survey of over 1,100 dentist members reveals that nearly eight out of ten (77%) of respondents admit that the fear of being sued has caused them stress or anxiety. Read more Article contains Text
27/03/2019 Setting yourself apart as a young dentist Preview Article Setting yourself apart as a young dentist Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Annalene Weston is a dentolegal adviser at Dental Protection. She takes many calls from young dentists and understands the unique issues faced at the beginning of their career. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 27/03/2019 Managing stress Preview Article Managing stress Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dental practitioners are at increased risk of stress related illness. Here are some ways to recognise the signs and manage your stress levels Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 18/03/2019 Whitening within the law Preview Article Whitening within the law Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview With strict regulations around the use of tooth whitening products in EU countries, Martin Foster, dentolegal consultant, discusses how to stay within the law. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Whitening/Bleaching
Case study 14/03/2019 Video - The retained root and consent Preview Article Video - The retained root and consent Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A retained root causes a patient complaint against a dentist. Watch this short video to find out how the situation arose and what advice Dental Protection gave. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Communicate Complaints Dental Records Compliance Consent