Indemnity for dental nurses
John Makin discusses the importance of having the right policy in place
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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 ...
Unfair dismissal?
Unfair dismissal?
Sarah Buxton considers how a fear of Covid-19 is viewed by employment tribunals
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The dos and don’ts
The dos and don’ts of social media
Priya Sharma explains what you need to be aware of
Workplace whistleblowing
Workplace whistleblowing – would you?
Dentist Alfie Chan has been a designated safeguarding officer since 2010. Here, ...
How to handle complaints
How to handle complaints positively
In this CPD paper, Dr Puja Jalota considers the key components of effectively ...
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
Thoughts for the season
Thoughts for the season
Lisa Bainham takes a slightly more serious look at the upcoming fun and festivities
Retaining and destroying patient records
Retaining and destroying
Complaints and claims for clinical negligence can arise many years after treatment and, in the absence of records, it may be difficult or impossible to defend successfully, say experts at the DDU
Children do not call the shots
Children do not call the shots
The BDA has launched a new toolkit to support the safeguarding of children and young people who miss appointments, often for reasons beyond their control
A 'whole team' approach
A 'whole team' approach
The Importance of open communication in safeguarding within the dental setting
