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Issue 27
Issue 27, Spring 2024
As part of a community of practice, dental professionals are often stronger when everyone looks out for one another, says John Makin.
A DDU member called for advice after being told to deregister a demanding patient by their practice manager.
With some dental professionals falling foul of requirements around CPD and registration, is a simplified regulation process needed?
Handling an adverse incident properly can be a daunting task, so it pays to have a plan and know what steps to take.
If you're going through a tough time, it helps to talk to someone who understands. Sadly, many dental professionals bottle things up until they hit crisis point – but there is another way.
"Encourage them to talk to a friend, manager or someone like ConfiDental if they are worried about something, because a lot of the time, when you share a problem, the weight just lifts."
Practice management
Working in a busy dental practice means having policies in place - and keeping them up to date. Here's our advice on how to approach your practice policies.
The DDU's Leo Briggs and Alexandra Addington, solicitor at Peninsula Business Services, discuss what harassment means and how to eliminate it in the dental practice.
If you're a qualified dental professional, you have a responsibility to make sure you're representing yourself accurately and appropriately to patients.