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You must however ensure you are appropriately indemnified for the work you are doing.
DDU journal spring 2017
Dental care professionals reminded to renew GDC registration
Disclosing information to the coroner
Fixed versus removable appliances
A question of consent
Dealing with dental complaints
A letter from the GDC
Direct Access explained
Dealing with the media
Writing a dento-legal report
GDC Fitness to Practise procedures
How much detail should I include in a patient's records?
Can I charge a patient for a copy of their dental records?
No endodontic referral
Can I delete an entry from a patient's records at their request?
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