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Quick thinking avoids a claim following a perforated root
Time to read article: 3 mins
A sharp intake of breath
Time to read article: 3 mins
When the time is right
Time to read article: 2 mins
A hygienist member of Dental Protection contacted us to report that the practice she worked in had received a strongly worded telephone complaint concerning the provision of periodontal therapy, which included the removal of calculus and root surface debridement.
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Articles and features
05/06/2020
The periodontal paradox
The periodontal paradox
Time to read article: 4 mins
Dr Alasdair McKelvie and Dr Andrew Walker, dentolegal consultants at Dental Protection, advise on controlling risk when it comes to identifying and managing periodontal disease
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Articles and features
05/06/2020
Managing endodontic file separation
Managing endodontic file separation
Time to read article: 5 mins
One of the most frequent adverse events reported is the separation (or fracture) of an endodontic instrument within a tooth. Dr Simon Parsons, dentolegal consultant at Dental Protection, looks at what we can do to reduce our risk of procedural error and how we might manage these cases should they arise
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Covid-19: Dental Protection survey reveals top 5 worries for dentists
Time to read article: 2 mins
A survey of dentists in the UK has revealed the key issues affecting their mental wellbeing during the pandemic.
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Covid-19: Dental Protection offers support to dentists deciding to re-open practices
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dental Protection has reassured all members working in England who choose to return to work that they will continue to be supported.
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Information for dental members considering re-opening their private practice in England
Time to read article: 3 mins
We have received a number of queries from individual members and various professional groups in England seeking clarification on Dental Protection’s position in relation to the re-opening of private practices.
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Covid-19: Dental Protection urges Welsh Government to look again at support offer for dentists
Time to read article: 2 mins
Dental Protection has called on the Welsh Government to look again at its offer to provide dentists with 80% of their NHS annual contract value (ACV), following concerns that the offer will be insufficient for many.
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