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Case study 02/11/2022

Lacerations claim goes to trial

Lacerations claim goes to trial

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Suzanne Tate, Litigation Solicitor at Dental Protection reports on a claim that involved the witness statement of the assisting dental nurse.

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Articles and features 28/10/2022

Impostor syndrome – am I good enough?

Impostor syndrome – am I good enough?

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Impostor syndrome can be described as a pervasive feeling of self-doubt, insecurity or fraudulence – one that can stubbornly persist, despite much evidence to the contrary. Dr Colm Harney, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, explores the concept.

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Case study 11/08/2022

Leaving a sour taste in the mouth

Leaving a sour taste in the mouth

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Dental hygienists, dental therapists and oral health therapists leave their practices for a variety of reasons, and occasionally this can be due to a breakdown in communication and issues surrounding working relationships within the practice

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Case study 11/07/2022

Apicectomy problem leads to excessive claim

Apicectomy problem leads to excessive claim

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Dawn Wood, Claims Negotiator at Dental Protection reports on a recent case whereby the claim was reduced and saved a significant amount of the member fund.

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Case study 11/07/2022

Tricky extraction leads to hospital admission

Tricky extraction leads to hospital admission

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Hashim Talbot, Litigation Solicitor at Dental Protection, explains how Dental Protection's legal team stepped in to assist a general dental practitioner when an extraction leads to a claim of clinical negligence.

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Articles and features 11/07/2022

Empathy and effort

Empathy and effort

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Dr Raj Rattan, Dental Director at Dental Protection, looks at the complexities of empathy in dentistry and potential ways to improve it.

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Articles and features 20/05/2022

Handling dissatisfied patients and their complaints

Handling dissatisfied patients and their complaints

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Dealing with patient dissatisfaction and receiving complaints are among the most challenging experiences a dental practitioner can face. Donna Pawsey, Case Manager at Dental Protection, explores the issues.

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