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HR Topic - Training and development for dental professionals
Time to read article: 6 mins
HR Topic - Changes to flexible working regulations & encouraging a work-life balance
Time to read article: 4 mins
A workspace revolution for the independent hygienist
Time to read article: 2 mins
Anna Middleton reveals all about her independent dental business, London Hygienist.
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Radiation exposure: what are your obligations as an employer?
Time to read article: 2 mins
Articles and features
05/03/2024
Combatting workforce shortages
Combatting workforce shortages
Time to read article: 2 mins
Within this article, the experts at Croner will delve into the current landscape, explore the root causes of these challenges, and discuss potential strategies to address them.
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HR case studies: dilemmas faced by Practice Principal members
Time to read article: 1 mins
Here are some recent case studies based on advice given to members, alongside Croner's expert advice - available to Practice Principal members at any time.
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Articles and features
15/02/2024
Dental elective: From theory to practice
Dental elective: From theory to practice
Time to read article: 3 mins
Tilly Weerasuriya, a fifth year dental student at King's College London, shares her experience of taking her studies around the world, and the valuable insights she gained from it.
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10 years on: Direct Access for dental hygienists and dental therapists
Time to read article: 10 mins
This year marks the tenth anniversary of Direct Access. Evelyn Ferguson-Williams, Dental Case Manager at Dental Protection, provides an update as well as gives voice to concerns from our members about changes to Scope of Practice guidance.
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Ethical fingerprints: how our ethics can be impacted by clinical work
Time to read article: 4 mins
Dr Martin Foster, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at how ethics shape the traces dental practitioners leave in their patient care
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Articles and features
14/06/2023
Record keeping: a dental nurse’s perspective
Record keeping: a dental nurse’s perspective
Time to read article: 9 mins
Evelyn Ferguson-Williams, Dental Case Manager at Dental Protection, explains the record keeping responsibilities of dental nurse, which are an essential part of their daily routine.
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Understanding patient behaviour to educate and motivate
Time to read article: 2 mins
Dental Protection member and award-winning hygienist Amber Ojak (@theedinburghdentalhygienist) explores how taking the time to understand patient behaviour can be key in improving oral hygiene and treating periodontal disease.
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Podcast - The Torque: a series for dental hygienists and dental therapists - Episode 4
Join Claire Stott, Case Manager and Dental Hygienist is joined by our member, award-winning Dental Hygienist and Therapist Anna Middleton (aka @londonhygienist) as they examine the issues that matter to dental care professionals right now.
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Podcast - The Torque: a series for dental hygienists and dental therapists - Episode 3
Join Lesley Harrison, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection and Dental Protection member and award-winning Dental Hygienist and Therapist Amber Ojak (aka @the edinburghdentalhygienist) as they examine the issues that matter to dental care professionals right now.
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School outreach programmes: What to consider before handing out freebies and taking photos
Time to read article: 5 mins
Practitioners who dedicate their time, effort and resources to school outreach programmes, generally do so voluntarily and with the best interests of the community at heart. But what happens when a seemingly innocent act endangers children? Dr Yash Naidoo, Case Manager at Dental Protection, shares a real-life experience.
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Articles and features
09/02/2023
Top elective planning tips
Top elective planning tips
Time to read article: 2 mins
When planning your elective, its essential to stay organised and have the right measures in place to help make your experience as stress free as possible. Here's our list of top things to consider before and during your trip.
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Articles and features
31/01/2023
Funding your dental elective
Funding your dental elective
Time to read article: 3 mins
Your elective allows you to experience dentistry like never before in a completely different social and cultural environment. A 4th year dental student offers some support and guidance on how to fund your upcoming dental elective.
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Articles and features
28/10/2022
How to spot a patient that might sue you
How to spot a patient that might sue you
Time to read article: 4 mins
What triggers litigation in patients – something we said, something we did? Or something more? Helen Harbourne, Claims Manager at Dental Protection, considers the issue.
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Articles and features
28/10/2022
Impostor syndrome – am I good enough?
Impostor syndrome – am I good enough?
Time to read article: 4 mins
Impostor syndrome can be described as a pervasive feeling of self-doubt, insecurity or fraudulence – one that can stubbornly persist, despite much evidence to the contrary. Dr Colm Harney, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, explores the concept.
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Articles and features
28/10/2022
Confidence must come with competence
Confidence must come with competence
Time to read article: 5 mins
Dr Raj Rattan, Dental Director at Dental Protection, looks at why a practitioner’s confidence is misplaced without the competence to back it up.
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Thwarting vicarious liability and non-delegable duty of care claims
Time to read article: 4 mins
Dental Protection outlines the ways you can protect yourself from an allegation of non-delegable duty of care or a claim of vicarious liability.
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Articles and features
11/07/2022
Empathy and effort
Empathy and effort
Time to read article: 7 mins
Dr Raj Rattan, Dental Director at Dental Protection, looks at the complexities of empathy in dentistry and potential ways to improve it.
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Articles and features
11/07/2022
Root resorption in child orthodontic patients
Root resorption in child orthodontic patients
Time to read article: 5 mins
Dr Yvonne Shaw, Underwriting Policy Lead at Dental Protection, offers an overview of orthodontic claims received by members in the UK.
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You’ve got mail: The emotional impact of a GDC investigation
Time to read article: 7 mins
A dental hygienist speaks openly about the impact of a GDC investigation on her physical and mental health and her inspiration behind not giving up.
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Articles and features
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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