Communication

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Complaints handling

George Wright gives a step-by-step guide for dental nurses

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“Sorry” – not the hardest word

Andrew Collier explains the importance of apologising effectively

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How to handle complaints positively

In this CPD paper, Dr Puja Jalota considers the key components of effectively responding to – and learning from – any patient dissatisfaction

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Dental professionals feel it is harder to gain patient consent during a remote consultation – DDU survey

​More than half of dental professionals (52%) surveyed stated that it was more difficult to obtain consent during a remote consultation compared to a...

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THE most bizarre questions to a dental nurse: ‘Does your grandma like Frozen?’

We look at the important role you have to play in patient education – and hear from you about some of the bizarre questions you've been asked by...

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Why is the ARF the same for all DCPs?

Dental therapist Shaun Howe shares his insight into the General Dental Council and its fee setting

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GDC publishes findings on what ‘professionalism’ means to you and your patients

Good communication forms a key part of how patients view ‘professionalism’ and their experience of the dental team.

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Time to get back to basics

So, after the longest break most of us will have had in our working lives, you’re finally back at work. But what does this mean for your safeguarding...

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What’s behind you?

If you’re called upon to assist with remote triaging, don’t forget your safeguarding responsibilities when it comes to what’s in view during a Zoom...

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Public call on GDC to focus on preventing poor outcomes in dentistry

A survey reveals the public want the GDC to focus on prevention rather than taking action once something had gone wrong.

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Advice on risks of swallowed items

​The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has issued advice to its members to minimise the risks of patients swallowing or inhaling parts of dental instruments...

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Numbers seeking advice about aggressive patients increasing

​The Dental Defence Union has seen an increase in dental professionals wanting advice or support on how to deal with violent or aggressive patients.