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Articles and features 03/12/2024

New duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

New duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

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On the 26 October 2024, the Government’s Worker Protection Act came into effect requiring employers to take a proactive approach to preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. In this article, Croner outlines the Act’s key requirements and the steps you can take to meet these new obligations.

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Articles and features 03/12/2024

Zero-hours contracts - how the new bill may affect your practice

Zero-hours contracts - how the new bill may affect your practice

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The Employment Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, is set to make some of the most significant changes to employment law in a generation, with a particular focus on ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts. In this article Croner outlines what these changes are and how you can prepare for the new legislation.

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Articles and features 22/10/2024

HR Topic - How do I dismiss someone on probation?

HR Topic - How do I dismiss someone on probation?

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Staff dismissals can be a challenging process for both sides. In this article, Croner explores the legal routes a practice principal can take to ensure a due process is observed.

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Articles and features 22/10/2024

HR Topic - How to manage absence and mental wellbeing

HR Topic - How to manage absence and mental wellbeing

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Managing absences and balancing the wellbeing of your dental staff doesn’t have to be a struggle. In this article, Dental Protection partner, Croner shares techniques to help ensure your team remains present and correct.

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Articles and features 05/03/2024

Combatting workforce shortages

Combatting workforce shortages

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Within this article, the experts at Croner will delve into the current landscape, explore the root causes of these challenges, and discuss potential strategies to address them.

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Articles and features 05/03/2024

HR case studies: dilemmas faced by Practice Principal members

HR case studies: dilemmas faced by Practice Principal members

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Here are some recent case studies based on advice given to members, alongside Croner's expert advice - available to Practice Principal members at any time.

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Articles and features 15/02/2024

Dental elective: From theory to practice

Dental elective: From theory to practice

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Tilly Weerasuriya, a fifth year dental student at King's College London, shares her experience of taking her studies around the world, and the valuable insights she gained from it.

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Articles and features 22/06/2023

10 years on: Direct Access for dental hygienists and dental therapists

10 years on: Direct Access for dental hygienists and dental therapists

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This year marks the tenth anniversary of Direct Access. Evelyn Ferguson-Williams, Dental Case Manager at Dental Protection, provides an update as well as gives voice to concerns from our members about changes to Scope of Practice guidance.

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Case study 15/06/2023

Diagnostic errors: three case studies

Diagnostic errors: three case studies

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Dr Nuala Carney, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at three cases involving diagnostic errors, all with very different outcomes

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Articles and features 15/06/2023

Ethical fingerprints: how our ethics can be impacted by clinical work

Ethical fingerprints: how our ethics can be impacted by clinical work

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Dr Martin Foster, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at how ethics shape the traces dental practitioners leave in their patient care

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Articles and features 14/06/2023

Record keeping: a dental nurse’s perspective

Record keeping: a dental nurse’s perspective

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Evelyn Ferguson-Williams, Dental Case Manager at Dental Protection, explains the record keeping responsibilities of dental nurse, which are an essential part of their daily routine.

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Articles and features 02/05/2023

Understanding patient behaviour to educate and motivate

Understanding patient behaviour to educate and motivate

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Dental Protection member and award-winning hygienist Amber Ojak (@theedinburghdentalhygienist) explores how taking the time to understand patient behaviour can be key in improving oral hygiene and treating periodontal disease.

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Case study 02/05/2023

Dental trainee gets caught drink driving

Dental trainee gets caught drink driving

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A dental trainee gets arrested for drink driving in the first week of his new placement.

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Case study 25/04/2023

Unwanted attention from a patient

Unwanted attention from a patient

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A foundation dentist is the subject of unwanted attention from a patient.

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Case study 17/03/2023

Patient accidentally inhales crown

Patient accidentally inhales crown

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First-year associate dentist, Dr K, is shocked when their patient accidentally swallowed a crown during fitting. Dr George Wright, Deputy Dental Director of Dental Protection recalls the case.

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Articles and features 10/03/2023

School outreach programmes: What to consider before handing out free...

School outreach programmes: What to consider before handing out freebies and taking photos

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Practitioners who dedicate their time, effort and resources to school outreach programmes, generally do so voluntarily and with the best interests of the community at heart. But what happens when a seemingly innocent act endangers children? Dr Yash Naidoo, Case Manager at Dental Protection, shares a real-life experience.

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Case study 22/02/2023

A letter of complaint for a first-year associate

A letter of complaint for a first-year associate

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Dr George Wright, Deputy Dental Director of Dental Protection, reports on a case about a first-year associate who received a letter of complaint.

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Articles and features 09/02/2023

Top elective planning tips

Top elective planning tips

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When planning your elective, its essential to stay organised and have the right measures in place to help make your experience as stress free as possible. Here's our list of top things to consider before and during your trip.

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Articles and features 31/01/2023

Funding your dental elective

Funding your dental elective

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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.

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