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Three in five dentists feel COVID-19 pandemic increased their stress and anxiety
Almost 70% of dental professionals feel they are experiencing higher stress and anxiety levels as a result of the pandemic.…
Dentistry
Is the GDC’s Scope of Practice keeping pace with dentistry?
John Makin welcomes a review of the GDC’s Scope of Practice and explains why this is so important now. DDU…
Oral health
Public supports NHS dentist protection from COVID-19 litigation
Seven in 10 believe NHS staff – including dentists – involved in treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic should be…
Dentistry
Acting with immunity
John Makin warns the public should not hold dental professionals to an unattainable standard after the applause fades away. Every…
Dentistry
Preparing for reopening? Some things to consider
John Makin looks at the current advice over whether dental practices can reopen and if they are indemnified when they…
Dentistry
Top five reasons for complaints – communication
David Lauder examines the most common factors in dental complaints and how to avoid them. Communication problems are a common…
Dentistry
Stability in uncertain times
John Makin urges dental professionals to regularly check relevant websites to stay up to date with the latest advice. Dental…
Dentistry
COVID-19 – dentolegal Q&As
Dental professionals have contacted the DDU with a variety of dentolegal concerns about the COVID-19 health crisis. Leo Briggs answers…
Dentistry
Online CPD Dentistry Show – John Makin discusses complaint handling
FMC is launching the Online CPD Dentistry Show thanks to Oral-B, giving you a year’s ECPD from the comfort of your…
Dentistry
Keep it local
John Makin remarks on the growing number of complaints coming from other dental professionals. Efforts by the General Dental Council…
Dentistry
Coronavirus could force redeployment of dental staff to support NHS
Dentists could be called on to provide support for the health service as coronavirus cases continue to rise. The British…
Dentistry
90 seconds with…John Makin
In this video John Makin gives his strangest experience in dentistry as well as his ambitions for the future of…
Dentistry
Top five reasons for dental complaints – treatment issues
In the first of a new series, Alison Large examines the most common factors in dental complaints and how to…
Dentistry
Patients or consumers for cosmetic facial treatments?
John Makin says dental professionals need to be cautious when marketing cosmetic facial treatments. Two new documents appeared in my…
Aesthetic dentistry
Changes at the GDC leading to ‘better protection of the public’
Changes over the last three years at the General Dental Council (GDC) has lead to better protection of the public.…
Dentistry
GDC changing its emphasis
John Makin explains why the GDC’s changing emphasis is something the dental profession should welcome. Fortunately, relatively few dental professionals undergo a…
Blog
Mouth cancer diagnosis – be safe not sorry
In support of Mouth Cancer Action Month, Sue N’Jie highlights the dentolegal risks of missing a mouth cancer diagnosis. Mouth…
Dentistry
Open wide: the risks of inhaled or swallowed dental instruments
If a patient swallows or inhales something while in the dental chair, it can result in a negligence claim. Such…
Dentistry
Dealing with aggressive and challenging behaviour
David Lauder provides effective ways of responding to challenging patients Most patients get on well with their dentist and the…
Dentistry