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Podcast - The Torque: a series for dental hygienists and dental therapists - Episode 2
Join Claire Stott, Case Manager and Dental Hygienist, and Victoria Wilson, Dental Therapist and Founder of Smile Revolution, as they examine the issues that matter to dental care professionals right now.
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Articles and features
01/04/2022
Examining soft tissues
Examining soft tissues
Time to read article: 4 mins
Unlike many other areas of healthcare, dentists generally get to examine fit ambulant patients at varying intervals, and at times when they may have no symptoms or any particular reason for attending, other than for a periodic review of their oral health.
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31/03/2022
Explaining relevant risk factors to patients
Explaining relevant risk factors to patients
Time to read article: 4 mins
A clinician’s specialised knowledge of the aetiology of various oral and dental conditions places him, or her, in a position of significant advantage relative to most patients.
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09/03/2022
Knowing your scope in a world of Direct Access
Knowing your scope in a world of Direct Access
Time to read article: 2 mins
Before 2013, all members of the dental team had to work on the prescription of a dentist – then the GDC issued guidance that allowed Direct Access for some dental care professionals. Former dental nurses Amanda Waite and Evelyn Ferguson-Williams, Case Managers at Dental Protection, look at why dental care professionals still need to practise within their competence
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MPS launches ambitious research initiative to improve patient safety and clinician wellbeing
Time to read article: 4 mins
MPS launches ambitious research initiative to improve patient safety and clinician wellbeing.
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Young dentists raise concerns about impact of Covid-19 on their wellbeing
Time to read article: 3 mins
Nearly 2 in 5 (37%) of young dentists in the UK say they are worried about the impact of Covid-19 on their wellbeing, according to a new Dental Protection survey.
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Dental Protection member successfully fights vicarious liability claim at Court of Appeal
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dental Protection member successfully fights vicarious liability claim at Court of Appeal
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