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Be cautious using messaging apps!

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) issued guidance on October 31, 2022, concerning the potential risks and pitfalls of communicating with patients via...

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New opportunities for young dental professionals to make their mark

Two new prizes have been created by the Dental Law and Ethics Forum (DLEF) to inspire young dental professionals to engage with ethical issues in...

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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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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.

Weight can be a dental issue

Many adults are currently overweight or obese – but how best to handle the associated challenges in treating heavier patients? The dento-legal experts...

Is your address hotchick@gmail.com?

Professor Bob Ireland advises on how best to protect your professionalism in the multi-faceted world of online communication

Upselling consent

When recommending oral health products, where does your practice stand?

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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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‘That sounds good, can you send me some pictures?’

Andrew Collier considers the perils of 21st-century communication

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Is it safe?

Information governance in a small business environment, with compliance expert Robert Kelly

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8 ‘must-know’ secrets to success

Janine Brooks MBE draws on her vast experience and shares her inside knowledge on what it takes to enjoy an amazing dental nursing career