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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20/05/2022
Why your patient’s medical history matters
Why your patient’s medical history matters
Time to read article: 4 mins
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
Time to read article: 7 mins
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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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
Time to read article: 8 mins
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
Time to read article: 6 mins
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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Early career dentists: training significantly impacted by Covid-19
Time to read article: 3 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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Dental Protection: fixed recoverable costs scheme must benefit dentistry
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Dental Protection welcomes proposals to limit the legal costs that can be recovered by claimant lawyers for lower value clinical negligence claims, but believes more could be done to ensure such a scheme benefits dentistry.
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Consultation response to the DHSC on Fixed Recoverable Costs
Time to read article: 12 mins
MPS submission to the Department of Health and Social Care consultation on Fixed recoverable costs in lower value clinical negligence claims
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