Systems and processes
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Patient accidentally inhales crown
Time to read article: 2 mins
First-year associate dentist, Dr K, is shocked when their patient accidentally swallowed a crown during fitting. Dr George Wright, Deputy Dental Director of Dental Protection recalls the case.
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A letter of complaint for a first-year associate
Time to read article: 1 mins
Dr George Wright, Deputy Dental Director of Dental Protection, reports on a case about a first-year associate who received a letter of complaint.
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Time to read article: 3 mins
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Time to read article: 4 mins
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Time to read article: 1 mins
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