Press release 21/06/2022

Early career dentists share fears over complaints

Early career dentists share fears over complaints

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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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Articles and features 20/05/2022

Why your patient’s medical history matters

Why your patient’s medical history matters

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Amanda Waite, Case Manager at Dental Protection, looks at why a regular review of your patients’ medical histories and understanding their significance improves patient safety.

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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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Case study 11/05/2022

Turkey teeth: managing the fallout of dental tourism

Turkey teeth: managing the fallout of dental tourism

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Simrit Ryatt, Dentolegal Consultant, recalls the case of a dentist who sought Dental Protection advice after his aspiring influencer patient opted for treatment abroad.

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Case study 11/05/2022

Should you fix another dentist’s treatment?

Should you fix another dentist’s treatment?

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Xanthoula Maitou, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at a case where a patient asks a dentist to reverse treatment provided by another dentist.

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Press release 10/05/2022

ORE backlog needs urgent action as waitlist increases by 35%

ORE backlog needs urgent action as waitlist increases by 35%

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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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Articles and features 04/05/2022

Preventive dentistry: a team approach

Preventive dentistry: a team approach

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Whether working independently under a Direct Access arrangement, or working under prescription, Dental Care Professionals can, and should, be involved in preventive care.

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Articles and features 04/05/2022

Difficult conversations in difficult situations

Difficult conversations in difficult situations

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Evelyn Ferguson-Williams, Case Manager at Dental Protection and former dental nurse, looks at the communication skills required for challenging conversations in the workplace.

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Press release 29/04/2022

Early career dentists: training significantly impacted by Covid-19

Early career dentists: training significantly impacted by Covid-19

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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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