Articles and features 22/10/2024 HR Topic - How do I dismiss someone on probation? Preview Article HR Topic - How do I dismiss someone on probation? Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Croner
Articles and features 22/10/2024 HR Topic - How to manage absence and mental wellbeing Preview Article HR Topic - How to manage absence and mental wellbeing Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Croner
Articles and features 04/07/2024 HR Topic - Training and development for dental professionals Preview Article HR Topic - Training and development for dental professionals Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 04/07/2024 HR Topic - Changes to flexible working regulations & encouraging a wo... Preview Article HR Topic - Changes to flexible working regulations & encouraging a work-life balance Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 30/04/2024 A workspace revolution for the independent hygienist Preview Article A workspace revolution for the independent hygienist Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Anna Middleton reveals all about her independent dental business, London Hygienist. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 05/03/2024 Radiation exposure: what are your obligations as an employer? Preview Article Radiation exposure: what are your obligations as an employer? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Croner
Articles and features 05/03/2024 Combatting workforce shortages Preview Article Combatting workforce shortages Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Human Resources Croner
Articles and features 05/03/2024 HR case studies: dilemmas faced by Practice Principal members Preview Article HR case studies: dilemmas faced by Practice Principal members Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Croner
Articles and features 15/02/2024 Dental elective: From theory to practice Preview Article Dental elective: From theory to practice Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 22/06/2023 10 years on: Direct Access for dental hygienists and dental therapists Preview Article 10 years on: Direct Access for dental hygienists and dental therapists Time to read article: 10 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... DCP Direct Access Dental Hygienist Dental Therapist Dental Healthcare Professional
Case study 15/06/2023 Diagnostic errors: three case studies Preview Article Diagnostic errors: three case studies Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview Dr Nuala Carney, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at three cases involving diagnostic errors, all with very different outcomes Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 15/06/2023 Ethical fingerprints: how our ethics can be impacted by clinical work Preview Article Ethical fingerprints: how our ethics can be impacted by clinical work Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Martin Foster, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at how ethics shape the traces dental practitioners leave in their patient care Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 14/06/2023 Record keeping: a dental nurse’s perspective Preview Article Record keeping: a dental nurse’s perspective Time to read article: 9 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... dental hygienist dental therapist DCP dental nurse dental healthcare professional dental care professional
Articles and features 02/05/2023 Understanding patient behaviour to educate and motivate Preview Article Understanding patient behaviour to educate and motivate Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... DCP Wellbeing dental hygienist dental therapist
Case study 02/05/2023 Dental trainee gets caught drink driving Preview Article Dental trainee gets caught drink driving Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A dental trainee gets arrested for drink driving in the first week of his new placement. Read more Article contains Text
Case study 25/04/2023 A disagreement about prescribing results in a complaint Preview Article A disagreement about prescribing results in a complaint Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A Christmas Eve shift features complications for a foundation dentist placed on the emergency rota. Read more Article contains Text
Case study 25/04/2023 Unwanted attention from a patient Preview Article Unwanted attention from a patient Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview A foundation dentist is the subject of unwanted attention from a patient. Read more Article contains Text
Case study 17/03/2023 Patient accidentally inhales crown Preview Article Patient accidentally inhales crown Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... foundation dentist
Articles and features 10/03/2023 School outreach programmes: What to consider before handing out free... Preview Article School outreach programmes: What to consider before handing out freebies and taking photos Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text
Case study 22/02/2023 A letter of complaint for a first-year associate Preview Article A letter of complaint for a first-year associate Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr George Wright, Deputy Dental Director of Dental Protection, reports on a case about a first-year associate who received a letter of complaint. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 09/02/2023 Top elective planning tips Preview Article Top elective planning tips Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career Planning electives
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... Professionalism Prescribing Periodontics Record Keeping Negligence 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 Communication Record Keeping Ethics Consent Professionalism