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Interview

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.

In focus

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 head John Makin.
Complaints
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.
Complaints Managing incidents
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.
Coronavirus Health and wellbeing Career

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Interview

Working in the new normal - Dr Andrew Chandrapal

For Dr Andrew Chandrapal, communication and continuity have been key factors in adjusting to working in the confines of the pandemic.

 Communication Coronavirus
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Interview

Working in the new normal - Mark Ide

In both his teaching work and in clinical practice, Mark Ide found that the challenges posed by the pandemic nevertheless fostered a desire to work positively with students, patients and colleagues.

 Coronavirus

Feature

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Supporting DDU members during the pandemic

David Pranklin, head of the DDU's claims handling unit, reflects on the last few months and how his team has adapted to changing times.
Being sued
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In focus

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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.
Complaints

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