Case study: Slow perio
...Mr K should have been offered smoking cessation advice and referred to a periodontist...
Saving smiles
With her innovative ‘Pick it, Lick it, Stick it’ campaign, Dr Serpil Djemal is trying to change the way we deal with dental trauma
Rapid response
MDDUS dental adviser Stephen Henderson highlights for dental teams some key learning points from two recent high-profile cases
Avoiding perio pitfalls
Dr Madeleine Murray highlights common risk areas when managing patients with periodontitis
Knowing when to let go
Do you know how long to hold onto dental records and study models? Risk adviser Alan Frame explains
Time to talk
Treatment coordinators can free up vital time for dentists but they must work within limits
The secret to team success
Maintaining good relationships with colleagues is key to a successful work life. Dentist Laura McCormick offers some advice
Chairside qualified
Who can provide appropriate chairside assistance in practice? Dental adviser Doug Hamilton has the answers
Subject access requests rise under GDPR
SUBJECT access requests to GP practices have increased by more than 30 per cent since the introduction of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) legislation, according to a survey by the BMA.
Blurred boundaries
IT can be tricky remaining detached from patients on a personal basis, particularly for GPs who often have longstanding clinical relationships with individuals and families. Risk adviser Liz Price offers some advice.