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Leader

Caught in the crossfire

When practices are being publicly vilified for problems outside their control, communication is the best form of defence, says DDU head John Makin.

In focus

Advisory calls

Data breach

A concerned DDU practice owner member contacted the advice line about a potential data breach.

Confidentiality
Practice management

Pensions tax: a bitter pill to swallow?

Understanding your pension - and how it's taxed - isn't always straightforward. But getting it right can make a big difference to your future plans.

Career
In focus

Prescription vs Direct Access

For dental hygienists and therapists, understanding the overlap and boundaries of prescription and Direct Access can be confusing.

Prescribing

Starting your own practice

Whether you're going it alone or entering into a partnership, becoming a practice principal or owner involves a great many skill sets - and plenty of boxes to tick…

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Interview

Restoring dentists: the Dentists' Health Support Trust

Rory O'Connor of the Dentists' Health Support Trust explains the particular pressures that can push practitioners to breaking point and how to ensure they get the specialised help and support they need to recover.

"Mental health is a universal concern, especially in these troubled times - but might dentists be more susceptible to mental health issues and addiction?"

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Members' stories

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Case study

Successful defence of a claim after a root extraction

A judge dismissed a claim by a patient who alleged a dentist's negligence had resulted in an avoidable injury to the floor of their mouth and the development of a ranula.

Being sued
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Case study

Misdiagnosis of oral malignancy

A DDU member's case offers some important lessons on what helps - and hinders - a successful defence of a clinical negligence claim.

Being sued
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