Top five reasons for dental claims: extractions
2019-03-01
In the first of a series of articles, Greta Barnes and Debbie Herbst look at the main causes of dental claims A lot has changed
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Enhanced CPD Dentistry UK introduces John Makin
2019-01-22
John Makin introduces his lecture at Enhanced CPD Dentistry UK on the 1 February. To find out more and to register your attendance visit www.cpd-dentistry.co.uk.
DDU advises practices to avoid using dental jargon
2019-01-03
The DDU has advised dental professionals to avoid using dental jargon when speaking to patients and colleagues. It claims using plain English will help improve
Season’s greetings
2018-12-07
With an upsurge in dental problems being taken to GPs as Christmas approaches, Leo Briggs explores how to handle patients referred by their doctor Over
DDU launches new member app
2018-11-20
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has today launched its new app. The app is available for all members to download on their iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Handling a GDC complaint
2018-10-31
Knowing how to respond to a GDC complaint increases the chances of a positive outcome, says Alison Large. It’s the letter that every dental professional
Make it easy for patients to complain, defence union says
2018-09-26
Dental practices should make it easy for patients to complain about dental treatment, the DDU says. Figures show there were 14,000 NHS dental treatment complaints in 2017/18.
The dangers of closed social media groups
2018-09-21
Eric Easson explains the pitfalls of posting on private social media groups. Social media groups and forums can often be a useful platform to discuss the
Managing staff departures
2018-08-20
Rupert Hoppenbrouwers advises on how to ensure staff departures are as stress-free as possible. Many would agree that it is important to have professional and
Five tips for a smooth summer
2018-07-26
Sarah Ide gives five easy tips to follow through the summer months. The summer months can bring different challenges from the rest of the year,
What should I do if a patient blurs the boundaries?
2018-07-12
Advice on maintaining appropriate patient boundaries and avoiding unwanted attention from patients, from the DDU. For more detailed written guidance see https://bit.ly/2JP4zNm.
Amalgam fillings don’t need replacing, DDU warns
2018-07-04
New mercury restrictions don’t mean amalgam fillings need replacing, the Dental Defence Union (DDU) has warned. EU regulations that came into effect on the 1
