Closing the gap
Claims involving implant treatment have risen by 41% in five years. What are the main causes?
2015, issue 1
2015, issue 1
2015, issue 1
In focus
Leader
The art of self defence
An accusation of negligence is very distressing for members and they rightly expect us to provide support, advice and an expert defence
Feature
How do we decide whether to settle claims?
We explain the processes involved in managing claims
Practice management
Irreconcilable differences
Removing a patient from your list because the dentist-patient relationship has broken down is fraught with difficulty
Feature
Practising in harmony
Don't let business disputes become a war of attrition. No one wins.
Regulation
The use of bleach in endodontics
Take appropriate precautions and record this in the patient's notes when using bleach in root canal treatment
Dentistry and the art of management
It's never too early to start learning management and leadership skills
Practice management
Pastures new
Moving on from your practice or retiring? Here's a run-down of the ethical and contractual responsibilities you'll need to consider before removing your brass plaque from outside the door
Practice management
Employment law update: the most-asked questions of 2014
Social media topped the list of DDU members' questions to the employment law helpline in 2014
Feature
Right to reply: managing NHS Choices
NHS Choices is a sort of TripAdvisor for patients - a ratings forum to be read by other service users. Unfortunately, dentists are increasingly facing criticism via the site. What are the options for responding?
Case study