Communication/patient education

News

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...

Reference/Features

Take cover!

Do you have the appropriate level of indemnity for your role? And have you checked it is up to date and that the premiums or subscriptions have been...

Reference/Features

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

News

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.

News

GDC investigates ‘direct-to-consumer orthodontics’

The General Dental Council is gathering evidence in response to fears about the risks to patients regarding ‘direct-to-consumer orthodontics’.

Reference/Features

Did Not Attend v Was Not Brought

How a child missing their dental appointment could be the first sign of a safeguarding concern

Reference/Features

Thoughts for the season

Lisa Bainham takes a slightly more serious look at the upcoming fun and festivities

News

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.

News

Slow Dentistry – changing the pace of your dental care

Dental professionals are being encouraged to adopt a slower pace in their dental practices in order to better ensure patient safety and reduce their...

Reference/Features

Plain and simple

When speaking to patients, simplicity is the key goal so ditch the jargon and remember the KISS principle – ‘keep it simple, stupid’

Opinion

It's World Smile Day – so make someone happy!

What better way to improve the interactions with your patients than with a smile?

Reference/Features

Is it in the patient’s best interests?

Patients may request treatment, but what if it is not in their best interests? Andrew Collier looks at the dilemmas dental teams can face and offers...