Patient privacy

A child's best interests

If in doubt, get confirmation of parental responsibility, says Claire Renton

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Confidence in confidentiality

Being aware of your patients’ confidential information does not just mean their medical details, as Hoda Wassif explains

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What do you think of us so far? Obtaining patient feedback

The experience of your patients is critical to improving your performance, but how do you get them to mark your scorecard?

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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...

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Confidentiality and patient records: what can be disclosed?

This article is the third in a series of case studies illustrating the roles and responsibilities of the registered dental nurse. They will also...

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Dental care for adults with mental health problems

Carole Boyle and Sam Koburunga outline common mental health problems, how these conditions affect managing adult patients in the dental surgery and...