Duty of candour

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Government to review the duty of candour system

A new call for evidence launched by the government on April 16, 2024, aims to capture and consider views about how the duty of candour system is...

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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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A-Z of tax codes

Tax expert David Redfern explains how to tell whether yours is the correct one

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A fresh start needed for dental contracts in Wales

​Replacing the current dental contract targets in Wales with a new system would be of benefit to both dentists and patients.

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Good complaints handling plan

The British Association of Dental Nurses and the Society of British Dental Nurses are two of the 2​8 organisations from across the dental sector that...

Nobody is perfect

Dental Protection's Susan Willatt, argues that everyone can make mistakes but the important thing is to learn from them

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Lost confidence

A colleague has raised some concerns about you, having seemingly lost faith in your professionalism. So, what next? A resolution needs to be reached...

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The three Cs – and Christmas

Hannah Stuchfield considers the importance of communication, consideration and consent during the festive period

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Clinical deviation

Following clinical guidance is not mandatory – but healthcare professionals must ensure they have good reasons for departing from recommended care...

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Recognising human factors and minimising error

Brennan PA et al (2016) Good people who try their best can have problems: recognition of human factors and how to minimise error. Br J Oral Maxillofac...

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The importance of health histories and disclosure

In this international research article, the importance of making patients aware of their health histories and how it affects their oral health is...

Managing child abuse and neglect in dental practice

Harris CM, Welbury R, Cairns AM (2013) The Scottish dental practitioner's role in managing child abuse and neglect. Br Dent J214: E24