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Lost root claim goes to trial
Time to read article: 4 mins
Paula Conwell, Litigation Solicitor at Dental Protection explains how a specialist expert assisted in a case concerning a delayed extraction.
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Apicectomy problem leads to excessive claim
Time to read article: 1 mins
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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Missed periodontal disease leads to claim
Time to read article: 2 mins
Dawn Wood, Claims Negotiator at Dental Protection reports on a case that highlights the importance of conducting regular Basic Periodontal Examinations (BPE).
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Tricky extraction leads to hospital admission
Time to read article: 4 mins
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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Adenoma surgery leads to claim
Time to read article: 2 mins
Suzanne Tate, Litigation Solicitor at Dental Protection recounts a case of recurrence that spanned 15 years post-surgery.
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Articles and features
11/07/2022
Empathy and effort
Empathy and effort
Time to read article: 7 mins
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
11/07/2022
Root resorption in child orthodontic patients
Root resorption in child orthodontic patients
Time to read article: 5 mins
Dr Yvonne Shaw, Underwriting Policy Lead at Dental Protection, offers an overview of orthodontic claims received by members in the UK.
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You’ve got mail: The emotional impact of a GDC investigation
Time to read article: 7 mins
A dental hygienist speaks openly about the impact of a GDC investigation on her physical and mental health and her inspiration behind not giving up.
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Early career dentists share fears over complaints
Time to read article: 2 mins
Three in four early career dentists in the UK (75%) say the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant and negative impact on their dental training, according to a Dental Protection survey
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