Publications, Case Reports and Resources
An eventful extraction
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An allegation of dishonesty
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Cosmetic procedure leads to complaint
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Regulating the effects of COVID-19
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Continuity of care
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The scale of the problem
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To the limit
To the limit
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Falling to pieces
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Restricted access prompts patient complaint
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Teledentistry – the new normal?
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To prescribe or not?
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Quick thinking avoids a claim following a perforated root
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A sharp intake of breath
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When the time is right
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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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Considering CBCT
Considering CBCT
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One of the most spectacular examples of new technology in modern dentistry is the increasing use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Dentolegal consultant Jim Lafferty looks at important aspects of the technique
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An unexpected surprise
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Ms C visited her dentist, requesting an improvement on her overall smile and the specific appearance of the upper lateral incisors.
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Bridging the gap
Bridging the gap
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Mrs R attended Dr A’s practice to discuss treatment options to restore her upper arch.
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Aligning your ethics
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Beware of a demanding patient with high aesthetic needs – do not be pushed into providing treatment you do not feel is clinically appropriate or potentially damaging to the patient.
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Doing the right thing
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Dentists can sometimes face situations where it might be tempting to go along with an action to accommodate a particular patient.
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A lucky escape
A lucky escape
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Leaving a sour taste in the mouth
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Associate dentists leave their current practice for a variety of reasons,and occasionally this can be due to a breakdown in communication and issues surrounding working relationships within the practice.
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