Case study - A ruined holiday
Dental case study concerning the missed diagnosis of a dental abscess
A traditional remedy
Opinion is divided on the effectiveness of homeopathic dentistry
Being your own boss
Trainees who hope eventually to set up their own dental practice should carefully consider the pros and cons, says MDDUS dental adviser Claire Renton
Keeping an open mind
Dentist Dr Mike Gow explains some of the ways hypnotherapy can be used in day-to-day practice
Making an informed decision
Respect for patients is central to the notion of informed consent
Step back in time
Head of the BDA museum, Jason Finch, looks at some fascinating objects that help tell the story of dentistry
Dentists reminded to pay fee or pay the consequences
Dentists risk being removed from the register and denied the right to practise in the UK if they don’t pay their Annual Retention Fee (ARF) on time.
Lung cancer audit highlights importance of early detection
Patients with a cough persisting over three weeks are being advised to attend their GP and ask if an X-ray is needed to rule out lung cancer.
Lost and found - medical case study
...Dr B suspected the data stick had gone missing a week before it was found but didn't report it...
Think before removing patients
Removing patients from your practice list without good reason could prompt a complaint to the GMC or GDC.