Issue 23

Autumn 2022

What to do when things go wrong

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.

In focus

Appropriate use of tests and investigations

Members report complaints and claims to us for all sorts of reasons, and common among them are allegations of unnecessary or inappropriate investigations and treatment.

Prescribing Consent

Practice management

Neglected tax issues for dental professionals

Morag Miller of Armstrong Watson LLP explains three key tax issues dental professionals need to understand.

Career

In focus

Managing and anticipating issues with aesthetic treatment

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 patients' dissatisfaction.

Prescribing Managing incidents Complaints

Moving from NHS to private practice

Making the change from working within the NHS to a private practice is a complex procedure. Here's our brief introduction to some of the dento-legal considerations.