Articles and features 27/09/2018 Reflection and risk management Preview Article Reflection and risk management Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Raj Rattan, Dental Director, discusses how to effectively reflect on clinical practice and its importance for risk management. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Risk management
Articles and features 21/09/2018 Symbolic atonement Preview Article Symbolic atonement Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview When a patient complains, what are they trying to achieve – an apology, a remedy, an expression of sympathy or empathy, accountability or just revenge? Jane Merivale, head of policy and technical at Dental Protection, looks at when financial redress can be the correct course of action. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints
Case study 21/09/2018 A failed extraction handled appropriately Preview Article A failed extraction handled appropriately Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Complaints Record Keeping
Case study 21/09/2018 A lacerated cheek Preview Article A lacerated cheek Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A dentist received a letter of complaint from an elderly patient who had sustained a soft tissue injury to the lining of the left cheek during the restoration of a lower left third molar three months earlier. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Communication
Case study 20/09/2018 A request for compensation Preview Article A request for compensation Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection advises two members from a practice following a patient complaint after a replacement filling was required. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Practice management
Case study 20/09/2018 A solid defence of a foundation dentist Preview Article A solid defence of a foundation dentist Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr F, a first year foundation dentist, contacted Dental Protection for assistance as he had been suspended from his foundation dental training. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Training & CPD Investigations
Case study 20/09/2018 An incorrect extraction Preview Article An incorrect extraction Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview When the wrong tooth is removed, Dental Protection assisted a dentist in quickly contacting the patient over the error. Find out how this proactive approach helped avoid further action being taken. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping
Case study 20/09/2018 Incorrect use of reversal agent during sedation Preview Article Incorrect use of reversal agent during sedation Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview This case study looks at how Dental Protection advised a member who had been investigated following the incorrect administration of a sedative. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Sedation Consent
Case study 20/09/2018 Keeping up to date Preview Article Keeping up to date Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints
Case study 20/09/2018 The retained root and consent Preview Article The retained root and consent Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A retained root causes a patient complaint against a dentist. While Dental Protection supported him in rectifying the matter, issues were raised with his record-keeping – find out what learning points came out of this case. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Treatment Planning Consent Record Keeping
Event 20/09/2018 Calling all FDs! Join us at BDIA Dental Showcase this October Preview Article Calling all FDs! Join us at BDIA Dental Showcase this October Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dental Protection are delighted to invite all foundation dentists to join them at BDIA Dental Showcase, taking place at London’s ExCeL, 4-6 October. Find out more. Read more Article contains Text
Workshop 01/07/2018 Mastering adverse outcomes Preview Article Mastering adverse outcomes Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This workshop will give you the skills to successfully communicate with your patients should they suffer an adverse outcome during their care. Gain effective strategies and enhanced skills to help you respond, with an introduction to the ethical, legal and regulatory obligations that you would face following an adverse outcome. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales Communicate Northern ireland Scotland Training & CPD Generic Dentistry
Workshop 01/07/2018 Dental records for general dental practitioners Preview Article Dental records for general dental practitioners Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This workshop highlights the importance of well-organised dental records, to aid continuity of care and ensure good practice. Through a range of presentations, discussions, case scenarios and practical exercises, it highlights the importance of accurate and up-to-date dental records for both patient care and professional defence. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk Training & CPD Record Keeping
Workshop 01/07/2018 Mastering difficult interactions Preview Article Mastering difficult interactions Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This workshop helps you identify and utilise a range of different skills in difficult interactions with patients and colleagues. These skills can help you reach a more favourable clinical outcome and still preserve the integrity of professional relationships. Very constructive. Finally, a model of workplace behaviour that will help change my patient interactions in the future. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate Training & CPD Generic Dentistry
Workshop 01/07/2018 Mastering your risk Preview Article Mastering your risk Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This workshop gives you a thorough grounding in the issues surrounding managing risk through communication. It introduces proven preventative skills and techniques you can implement immediately to reduce your exposure to litigation and complaints, improving patient safety. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Training & CPD Communicate England Scotland Generic Dentistry Northern ireland
Articles and features 08/06/2018 Redaction and anonymisation - doing your bit for data protection Preview Article Redaction and anonymisation - doing your bit for data protection Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview New data protection regulations came into force on 25 May and MPS is committed to fulfilling its legal obligations – correct redaction and anonymisation is one way that you can play your part in safeguarding data. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping Handover Communicate
Articles and features 06/06/2018 Reducing the risks of perio Preview Article Reducing the risks of perio Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Associate dentolegal consultant Andrew Walker explains how you can reduce your risk of periodontal claims and complaints Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Periodontics
Articles and features 11/04/2018 How does the new GDPR affect my practice? Preview Article How does the new GDPR affect my practice? Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview We look at how the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) impact your dental practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping Practice management Data Protection Dental Records
Articles and features 10/04/2018 Getting ready for GDPR Preview Article Getting ready for GDPR Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Useful information for preparing for new GDPR Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Dental Records Practice management Compliance Record Keeping Data Protection
Press release 08/03/2018 Dental Protection successful in challenging “irrational and unfair” P... Preview Article Dental Protection successful in challenging “irrational and unfair” Practitioner Services decision Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection has successfully challenged the actions of Practitioner Services of NHS National Services Scotland in a Judicial Review over the recovery of alleged overpayments. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 24/01/2018 GDC should remain dedicated regulator in reform plans, but opportunit... Preview Article GDC should remain dedicated regulator in reform plans, but opportunity for improvement must be seized Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview In its response to the Department of Health (DH) consultation on the future of professional regulation in healthcare, Dental Protection said change is long overdue - but warned against reform that would see the creation of a ‘super regulator’ or a similar large scale amalgamation which could result in a lack expertise and understanding of the distinct professions. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 18/01/2018 GDC standards Q&A - Principle 1 - Put patients' interests first Preview Article GDC standards Q&A - Principle 1 - Put patients' interests first Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk
News and updates 26/10/2017 Enhanced CPD changes for 2018 Preview Article Enhanced CPD changes for 2018 Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Changes to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for all dental registrants start in 2018. Read more Article contains Text
12/09/2017 Top Tips for Final Year Dental Students Preview Article Top Tips for Final Year Dental Students Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview We hope you find these top tips useful. Everyone has their own ways of making life a little easier. If you would like to include a top tip on this page please click on the tab below. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career Planning