Under pressure
Dealing with stress at work
Call log
These cases are based on actual advice calls made to MDDUS advisers and are published in the magazine to highlight common challenges within practice management. Details have been changed to maintain confidentiality.
Only dental professionals should do tooth whitening, poll says
TOOTH whitening should only be carried out by dental professionals, according to a survey by the General Dental Council.
NICE topic guidance linked in new online tool
A new online tool bringing together all connected NICE guidance on a particular topic has been launched this week.
Improved access but poorer quality NHS dental care
ACCESS to NHS dentistry has improved but patients believe quality is poorer, according to a new survey.
Missed blood clots cost NHS millions
THE NHS has paid out more than £112million in compensation since 2005 because doctors have failed to diagnose venous thromboembolism, new figures have revealed.
Fears over training reforms
GOVERNMENT plans to abolish deaneries and overhaul medical education and training have been criticised by the BMA.
GDC review of required skills and abilities
The General Dental Council has a launched a review of its key Scope of Practice document and is asking for input from UK dental professionals.
Half of jobless trainees find a post
MORE than half of junior doctors who weren't allocated a foundation job have now been found one.
Caution urged for doctors when recording patients
DOCTORS who plan to make recordings of patients have a duty to get consent first, according to updated GMC guidance.