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Concern over dental regulator’s covert investigations
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The leading protection organisation for dentists has said it is “disappointed and concerned” that the General Dental Council (GDC) is engaging in undercover investigations which are attempting to trick dentists into wrong-doing.
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Articles and features
31/10/2019
The sum of all fears
The sum of all fears
Time to read article: 4 mins
It is a fact that much of human behaviour is related to maximising rewards and minimising losses. Raj Rattan, dental director at Dental Protection, looks at how we can reduce fear and manage risk and uncertainty, so we can stay confident and competent throughout our careers
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A lucky escape
A lucky escape
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Mastering consent and shared decision-making
Time to read article: 1 mins
When a patient is dissatisfied with the decision-making process surrounding their treatment, the risk of a complaint or claim can increase drastically. This workshop provides expert insights into conducting conversations with your patients. It will help you provide the advice they need to reach healthcare decisions that are right for them
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Dental Protection calls for GDC to allow more time to respond to allegations in non-clinical cases
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GDC proposals to allow more time to respond to allegations must be extended to non-clinical cases, says Dental Protection.
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How to encourage effective teamwork in dentistry
Time to read article: 2 mins
Croner, the HR and employment law specialists, provide suggestions for improving teamwork within your dental practice.
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40% of claims costs relate to treatment started over ten years ago
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New data published by Dental Protection reveals that almost 40% of its estimated annual claims costs in 2018 related to cases where treatment started ten or more years ago before the claim was made.
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Articles and features
09/08/2019
Understanding the effect of late reported claims
Understanding the effect of late reported claims
Time to read article: 4 mins
Dr Yvonne Shaw, Head of Underwriting at Dental Protection, explains why when it comes to a defence organisation, you need to be thinking 25 years ahead
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