Charlotte Wake outlines the background and importance of the consent process.
Helen Kaney discusses the factors you should consider when choosing indemnity
Professor Bob Ireland considers this important element of patient care
Consent
Difficulties can arise if a child is brought to the surgery without one or both of their parents. Andrew Collier looks at this dilemma and suggests some solutions
Consent
All dental professionals have an obligation to respect a patient’s confidentiality. Priya Sharma explains
Consent
The dental nurse plays a vital role in facilitating the first crucial conversation, which can provide the best opportunity to get to know a new patient
Communication
Andrew Collier considers the perils of 21st-century communication
Patient privacy
Priya Sharma discusses the art of handling a challenging patient interaction
CPD requirements
Dental nurse registration has given professional rights but also responsibilities and obligations as to what can and what cannot be ethically and legally done. Andrew Collier offers a case example of...
Communication
Using technology to provide a better customer experience is commonplace. But, now dentistry is harnessing it in a new and exciting way by taking a ‘mental X-ray’ of patients…
Dental phobia/anxiety
Following clinical guidance is not mandatory – but healthcare professionals must ensure they have good reasons for departing from recommended care pathways
Communication