A dental professional who faced a clinical negligence claim has shared how the Dental Defence Union (DDU) supported them during the subsequent legal proceedings and trial. In the latest edition of the DDU journal, the member describes how they felt when they received a letter from the patient’s lawyers, and the practical support and advice…
The GDC is consulting on proposed revisions to the decision making guidance for practice committees, administered by the Dental Professionals Hearings Service, who consider allegations where a public protection issue or concern has been raised about a dental professional’s behaviour, clinical practice or health. The move will better align the guidance with the four stages…
DD Group has acquired McKillop Dental Equipment Ltd, a leading provider of tailored turnkey solutions for new and existing dental practices. McKillop’s offering encompasses practice design, sourcing of equipment, installation, cabinetry and project management of all aspects of building works. The acquisition enhances DD Group’s dental equipment and engineering services offering in the UK. It…
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has appointed Kevin Strain as a Senior Business Agent in its dental team in Scotland. Kevin is a qualified member of the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), with extensive knowledge of the Scottish commercial property market and over four years of experience in real estate agency working…
We’re living in a highly litigious world today. Therefore, when clinicians move into more complex treatments – like dental implants – they need to be confident in their skills. Only with adequate training and experience will they be able to justify the treatment they deliver, should they end up in front of the regulator. Guided…
The Therapist Support Programme at Clyde Munro has been designed specifically to enable dental therapists to consolidate, expand and fully utilise their skills in practice. Whether you are new to the profession, new to the country or simply looking to refresh and refine your capabilities, this programme is ideal. The course covers a range of…
Dentists are responsible for over 25% of all European medical radiographs.[i] The cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanner is an effective solution for dentists to take 3D images that better support diagnostics and treatment provision.[ii] However, a CBCT scanner can be a considerable investment so it’s important to get it right. Judging the best time…
A common desire for many patients is to achieve a whiter, brighter smile. In fact, a 2020 survey[i] revealed that 22% of Brits would like to have their teeth professionally whitened. An attractive smile can have a big impact on a person’s social life, making it a popular cosmetic treatment sought out by a wide…
The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced key dates for upcoming Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) sittings. The GDC is working with the current providers to increase the capacity of these exams and ensure continuity of service for candidates while new contracts are negotiated, with plans to further increase capacity in 2025. There will be an…
This September, BSPD’s Annual Scientific Conference heads to Cardiff where the Society will welcome President-Elect, Dr Shannu Bhatia, Cardiff University’s Clinical Reader and Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry. Dr Bhatia will be taking over as BSPD President from Professor Paula Waterhouse during the conference, which this year has the theme of “The Right Care, at…
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has released the inaugural episode of its new podcast: Voice of Dental Nursing. The show has been launched to dive into the world of dental nursing, exploring the ins and outs of the dental profession, and to provide insightful interviews with dental nurses, practitioners, and experts from across the…
Following a summer of sport driven by the mass appeal of the UEFA European Championship 2024 and the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, people will be inspired to get involved. Sport has many physical and psychological benefits, but one aspect for practitioners to consider is its complicated relationship with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Identifying risks…
The decision tree is a useful framework for managing the large number of complexities involved in developing treatment plans for edentulous patients. A patient’s suitability for immediate or delayed implant treatment will depend on a number of factors. Although increasingly reliable strategies for enabling immediate implants are available, it is important to ensure conditions are…
Though all dental practices exist to support patients’ oral health, they must also run efficiently as businesses. With so much going on in the practice every day, it can be difficult to keep an eye on every aspect all of the time and this can lead to silos developing across the business. Addressing these and…
Gingival recession is thought to affect more than half of the population and, despite this, awareness of the factors that predispose patients to the condition is limited, with many individuals only assuming the link with poor oral hygiene. It can affect all age groups, with a higher number of middle and older aged people experiencing…
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