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Issue 30
2025, issue 1
Landmark cases like Montgomery and McCulloch may have helped to define consent, but understanding and applying the principles can still present...
We helped answer a member's questions around continuing orthodontic treatment that had been started by another practitioner.
The demise of NHS England is the latest upheaval for the health service, and highlights the challenging environment that dental professionals are...
As mutual organisation, members' interests are our top priority. Here's what we're doing to put your concerns in front of policy makers in parliament.
What do you need to consider when managing patients who plan to go abroad for treatment - or have returned after being treated overseas?
Feature
Dr Keith Smith discusses some of the causes of negligence claims relating to wisdom tooth extraction.
Interview
A senior GDP describes her descent into purgatory after a fellow dental professional made a vexatious complaint to NHS England - and how she fought back with support from the DDU.
In focus
No-one looks forward to dealing with an adverse incident, but the reality is they do happen. So here's our quick three-step plan for starting to put things right.
Effective communication is an essential part of the practice of dentistry. It can help improve both clinician and patient satisfaction and also help reduce the risk of complaints.
We address the concerns and confusion over hygienists and therapists treating patients under direct access.
They are the basis for effective patient care and have an important dento-legal purpose - but what makes good dental records, and what else do dental professionals need to consider?
Complaints are common, and it's vital to know how to manage them professionally and appropriately. Read our concise but comprehensive guide.
Pausing to reflect when something goes wrong can lessen the risk of history repeating itself. We explain how to respond to an adverse incident, ensuring patients are supported and lessons are learned.