Menopause in the workplace
Tina Chander explores how workplaces can improve the working environment for menopausal women and the options available for women who feel they’ve been discriminated against
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Struggling with the strain?
Struggling with the strain?
Isabel Johnston looks at the effects the pandemic has had on mental health
Indemnity for dental nurses
Indemnity for dental nurses
John Makin discusses the importance of having the right policy in place
Indemnity and beyond
Indemnity and beyond
Helen Kaney discusses the factors you should consider when choosing indemnity
“Sorry” – not the hardest word
“Sorry” – not the hardest word
Andrew Collier explains the importance of apologising effectively
What is a risk assessment?
What is a risk assessment?
Priya Sharma explains the intricacies of health and safety in the dental ...
Professional indemnity
Professional indemnity: are you really protected?
Bill Lumley explains what you need to be aware of
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The dos and don’ts of social media
The dos and don’ts
Priya Sharma explains what you need to be aware of
Workplace whistleblowing – would you?
Workplace whistleblowing
Dentist Alfie Chan has been a designated safeguarding officer since 2010. Here, he answers some FAQs about the nuances of reporting concerns and wrongdoing
How to handle complaints positively
How to handle complaints
In this CPD paper, Dr Puja Jalota considers the key components of effectively responding to – and learning from – any patient dissatisfaction
Take cover!
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 paid?...
Why is the ARF the same for all DCPs?
Why is the ARF
Dental therapist Shaun Howe shares his insight into the General Dental Council and its fee setting
Time to get back to basics
Time to get back to basics
So, after the longest break most of us will have had in our working lives, you’re finally back at work. But what does this mean for your safeguarding rules?
What’s behind you?
What’s behind you?
If you’re called upon to assist with remote triaging, don’t forget your safeguarding responsibilities when it comes to what’s in view during a Zoom meeting
Safeguarding during a lockdown
Safeguarding during a lockdown
As the coronavirus continues to have a huge impact on daily life, now more than ever, dental professionals are providing a vital service to the general public
No place to hide
No place to hide
When it comes to safeguarding, what are the consequences if it all goes wrong?
Did Not Attend v Was Not Brought
Did Not Attend v Was Not
How a child missing their dental appointment could be the first sign of a safeguarding concern
