Dental case study: Reduced treatment time
...Dr S points out that Mr V was 10 minutes late for a 15-minute appointment slot, leaving only five minutes for assessment and treatment...
Dental case study: Persistent gingival swelling
...Mrs L, a smoker, presents with painful swollen and bleeding gums, and swollen lymph nodes. The dentist suspects periodontal infection...
Dental case study: Exercising clinical judgement
...the dentist has concerns about the orthodontist's recommended treatment but the patient demands she carries it out...
Dental case study: Persistent gingival swelling
...Mrs L, a smoker, presents with painful swollen gums, bleeding and swollen lymph nodes, and the dentist suspects periodontal infection...
Dental case study: Fractured tuberosity
...The claim alleges that Ms R should have been given specific warnings regarding the risk of a fractured tuberosity...
Dental case study: Fractured tuberosity
...The claim alleges that Ms R should have been given specific warnings regarding the risk of a fractured tuberosity...
Medical case study: Patient buying medication online
...Dr A is advised that she should not let Mr G coerce her into prescribing medication that she does not believe is appropriate or serves his needs...
Dental case study: Exercising clinical judgement
...Dr J offers her opinion on the proposed treatment but Mr K writes back demanding that it be carried out as advised by his orthodontist...
Medical case study: Post-op tooth pain
...In response to the complaint Dr A states that dental damage is a known complication of anaesthesia and this is explained to all patients...
Dental case study: Dental insurance cover
...Ms D is not happy that her dental payment plan doesn't cover the full cost of the restorative treatment and accuses her dentist of mis-selling...