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07/09/2014

Saying goodbye. Avoiding problems when patients become former patients

Saying goodbye. Avoiding problems when patients become former patients

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All good relationships must come to an end, sooner or later. So also must all less-than-ideal relationships and in both cases, parting company carries potential risks. Sometimes the end of a professional relationship is a moment of sadness, while on other occasions it can be tinged with a sense of relief. In all cases, the continuity of patient care becomes an issue requiring our consideration.

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07/09/2014

Dental patients young and old

Dental patients young and old

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Jane Merivale a dento-legal adviser at Dental Protection offers some ideas to eliminate any communication gap between you and some of your patients.

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07/09/2014

My first 6 months in practice, general dentistry

My first 6 months in practice, general dentistry

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It was only a little over a year ago that I realised I had successfully completed all the requirements and had reached my goal.  I was finally a 'real dentist'.

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07/09/2014

Rise above the rest - a dentistry career in the RAF!

Rise above the rest - a dentistry career in the RAF!

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Flight Lieutenant Sam Stewart describes her career as a dental officer in the RAF. The RAF offer sponsorship to selected dental students through the five years at dentistry university.

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07/09/2014

My first 6 months in practice

My first 6 months in practice

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Mohammed Samad, a graduate from Dundee dental school, reflects on his first 6 months in practice and the ups and downs he experienced.

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07/09/2014

Surviving Final Year

Surviving Final Year

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Hussein Hassanali a Liverpool dental school graduate, recalls his time as a final year dental student. Believe in yourself. The main thing is not to worry. Your tutors are there to help you; they want to see you graduate.

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07/09/2014

Dentistry down under

Dentistry down under

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Claire Dunbar considers the benefits of working abroad in Australia after graduation.

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07/09/2014

The work/life balance

The work/life balance

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Hussein Hassanali shares his thoughts about the private and working life of a dentist, having recently completed his first year of dental practice.

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07/09/2014

Developing a relationship with a new dental team

Developing a relationship with a new dental team

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Dating websites have been increasing in quantity and popularity. Magazines post articles on every second page about making first impressions, how to dress, how to speak. This all points to one fact: its hard work meeting new people. Its an important occasion meeting potential partners you might live with for the rest of your life.

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07/09/2014

Being a Dental Senior House Officer

Being a Dental Senior House Officer

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Working in maxilla facial is quite a shock to the system from the word go. You have to act fast and learn faster. Hussein Hassanali, a graduate from Liverpool dental school, reflects on his year working as a dental SHO.

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07/09/2014

Complaints and how to avoid them

Complaints and how to avoid them

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Simon Gomersall a solicitor with Radcliffes LeBrasseurs, shares his experiences in the hope that others can learn from them.

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Press release 05/09/2014

GDC consultation on proposals to increase the annual retention fee

GDC consultation on proposals to increase the annual retention fee

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On this occasion the GDC has justified the unprecedented scale of the increase in the ARF primarily on the basis of the increase in the number of complaints that it has to deal with. In calculating its likely operating costs, the GDC has also predicted that this volume of incoming ‘complaints’ will continue to rise for the foreseeable future, and appears to have assumed that the number of Fitness to Practise (FtP) investigations will need to rise at least in proportion to this.

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31/08/2014

Interview tips and techniques

Interview tips and techniques

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If you've managed to make it to the interview stage then well done, that's half the battle! To make it this far the recruiter has clearly seen something that they like from your CV/Application Form

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31/08/2014

Office Etiquette

Office Etiquette

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A young dentist discusses office etiquette, the challenges she faced and how to handle oneself in a working environment.

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31/08/2014

Christmas Parties For Dental Practices - At what price?

Christmas Parties For Dental Practices - At what price?

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Christmas is just around the corner. If your Practice is having a Christmas party, there are few things you might need to remember.

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31/08/2014

Preparing for Dental Foundation year one

Preparing for Dental Foundation year one

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Amit Patel graduated from Leeds University in 2012. In this article he demonstrates some of the important practical steps you can take to ease the transition from University to general dental practice which can be used as a checklist before commencing your dental foundation training.

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31/08/2014

Clinical records

Clinical records

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Keeping proper records of the care and treatment we provide for our patients is an essential aspect of an overall duty of care.

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31/08/2014

Accidental injury

Accidental injury

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Continual vigilance by the whole dental team, care in daily clinical routines and the avoidance of complacency, can prevent most accidental injuries.

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