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Issue 23
Autumn 2022
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...
Members report complaints and claims to us for all sorts of reasons, and common among them are allegations of unnecessary or inappropriate...
Morag Miller of Armstrong Watson LLP explains three key tax issues dental professionals need to understand.
Aesthetic treatment can be a challenging area of practice, so here's some advice on how to manage and anticipate some key issues and avoid...
Moving from NHS to private practice is a complex procedure. Here's our brief introduction to some of the dento-legal considerations.
Feature
Understanding the risks surrounding endodontic treatment - and how to manage them - can help minimise the potential for complications encountered by both patients and dental professionals. CPD available.
Dr Keith Smith discusses some of the causes of negligence claims relating to wisdom tooth extraction.
In focus
Hygienists and therapists have a vital role in providing comprehensive patient care, so it's also vital to ensure appropriate levels of training, indemnity and competence.
Leader
With so much of dental practice resting on making the right choices, it helps to keep your decision-making destination in your sights, says DDU head John Makin.
Interview
One DDU member talks us through the shock and stress of receiving their first complaint, as well as how we were able to support them through it.
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?
The dental health of people with dementia can become secondary to other considerations. But the dental team can make a vital contribution to patients' quality of life, as Christine Osborne explains.
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.
New technology in dental practice offers both advantages and risks. Dr Suk Ng discusses cone beam CT with Susan Field.
Case study
A sedated patient had the wrong tooth filled, and a complaint soon followed.
Dento-legal adviser, Alison Large, explains why clear communication between dental professionals and patients is vital to the consent process.