Medicolegal
Including topics such as negligence, confidentiality, safeguarding, consent and capacity
Diagnostic errors: three case studies
Time to read article: 8 mins
Dr Nuala Carney, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at three cases involving diagnostic errors, all with very different outcomes
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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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Dental Protection sets out priorities for new Government
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dental Protection has called on the new UK Government to prioritise critical issues currently impacting dental professionals and patients - including access to NHS dentistry, GDC and clinical negligence claims reform, child oral health, and growth of and support for the dental workforce.
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Consultation response regarding dental hygienists and dental therapists
Time to read article: 3 mins
Read the Dental Protection submission to the Department of Health and Social Care on enabling dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer specific medicines.
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HR Topic - Training and development for dental professionals
Time to read article: 6 mins