Changes at the GDC leading to ‘better protection of the public’
2020-02-13
Changes over the last three years at the General Dental Council (GDC) has lead to better protection of the public. That’s according to GDC chair,
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Mouth cancer diagnosis – be safe not sorry
2019-11-27
In support of Mouth Cancer Action Month, Sue N’Jie highlights the dentolegal risks of missing a mouth cancer diagnosis. Mouth cancer can be a devastating
Open wide: the risks of inhaled or swallowed dental instruments
2019-10-23
If a patient swallows or inhales something while in the dental chair, it can result in a negligence claim. Such incidents are rare, but as
Dealing with aggressive and challenging behaviour
2019-09-18
David Lauder provides effective ways of responding to challenging patients Most patients get on well with their dentist and the majority of dental appointments are
Around 40% of claims costs are for treatment started more than a decade ago
2019-08-13
Almost 40% of costs for dental claims made in 2018 relate to cases where treatment started 10 or more years ago. That’s according to Dental
GDC closes consultation after receiving 79 responses
2019-08-02
The General Dental Council’s (GDC’s) consultation on its plans over the next three years is now closed. Results from the consultation ‘Working with the dental
Government looks to shake up healthcare regulation
2019-07-10
The Department of Health and Social Care says it will change regulators’ fitness to practise processes and operating framework. The changes will aim to deliver: Modern
Top five reasons for dental claims – implants
2019-07-09
Greta Barnes and Debbie Herbst from the DDU look at the main causes of dental implant claims Implant treatment is a complex area of dentistry and
Healthcare regulators encourage reflective practice
2019-06-20
Healthcare regulators have joined forces to highlight the benefits of reflective practice among professionals in the healthcare sector. A joint statement – Benefits of becoming a
Top five reasons for dental claims: periodontal disease
2019-05-15
Dental Defence Union experts, Greta Barnes, lead claims handler and Debbie Herbst, dentolegal adviser look at periodontal claims Periodontal disease was included in over 200
Top five reasons for dental claims: caries and fillings
2019-04-04
Greta Barnes and Debbie Herbst from the DDU look at caries and fillings With around 6.8 million courses of treatment involving direct restorations in 2017/18, according
Dental extractions the most common reason for compensation
2019-03-05
Extractions are the most common reason dental patients claim for compensation, the Dental Defence Union (DDU) reveals. In 2017, the DDU says five aspects of dental