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Working in the new normal - Simon Kidd

The DDU's Simon Kidd reflects on how 2020 affected him both personally and professionally, in a busy mixed practice in Scotland.

Also in Spring 2021

Leader

Start with the end in mind

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...

News

Ethics in practice - COVID-19 update webinar

Missed our free webinar on the dento-legal implications of working in the pandemic? Watch the full recording again here and earn CPD.

Interview

Working in the new normal - Bal Chana

From facing her own challenges in practice to accommodating the needs of her students, Bal Chana recalls how she adjusted to the demands of 2020.

In focus

Spring cleaning your complaints procedure

If you haven't looked at your complaints procedure recently, now's a good time to check it's up to date.

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Most viewed articles

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Pulp fact - looking inside endodontic claims

Root canal treatment is often regarded with dread by patients, but the number of related claims and complaints suggests it's also a source of woe for many dentists. The DDU's Eric Easson looks into 10 years of claims statistics and highlights some common risk factors.

Leader

The art of self defence

An accusation of negligence is very distressing for members and they rightly expect us to provide support, advice and an expert defence

Feature

Closing the gap

Claims involving implant treatment have risen by 41% in five years. What are the main causes?

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Good record keeping

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?

Records and reports

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Managing patients with dementia - CPD available

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.

Communication Consent Prescribing

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Responding to adverse incidents

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.

Complaints Managing incidents

Spring 2021