Risky business
An investigator from NHS Scotland Counter Fraud Services discusses the work he does in the dental sector.
Consent without capacity
This article explores the legislation in England, Scotland and Wales on who consents for patients who lack capacity.
Inside job
Profile of prison dentist Kieran Fallon
Release the pressure
Coping with the stresses of dental training
BDA concerns over patient safety in teeth whitening
PATIENT safety could be put at risk by a trading standards clampdown on teeth whitening products, the British Dental Association has warned.
GPs sign up to end of life care charter
GPs in England are being asked to sign up to a patient charter pledging to treat patients with dignity as they near the end of their life.
Tweet with care
Think carefully before making comments on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook.
A matter of consent
...afterwards the patient complained that she had not agreed to undergo the type of procedure the doctor had carried out...
Juniors vote to save deaneries
JUNIOR doctors have voted to fight plans to abolish deaneries – and will consider strike action to safeguard pay.
Call for more flexibility in exams
A MORE flexible approach needs to be taken towards limits on the number of times doctors can sit postgraduate professional exams.