2020, issue 17

2020, issue 17

2020, issue 17

Looking back and moving forward: perspectives on undergraduate dentistry

DDU member Ann Varghese reflects on how she made the most of her experience as a dental student and how it feels to begin her new career at such an uncertain moment for the profession.

In focus

In focus

Avoiding misdiagnosis of oral cancer

Rising rates of oral cancer over recent years mean it's more important than ever to be on the lookout for possible signs.

Leader

New, but not yet normal

Despite the immediate impact of the shutdown on dental professionals and practices, there has been some progress towards normality, reassures John Makin.

News

GROUPCARE: new dental practice scheme launched

Our new GROUPCARE practice scheme means the whole dental team can take advantage of a wide range of membership benefits.

Interview

Post-pandemic practice: interview with Dr Andrew Chandrapal

Dr Andrew Chandrapal talks treating patients remotely during lockdown and making the transition back to work.

Advisory call

Request for inadvisable treatment

One patient's demands for treatment against their best interests set alarm bells ringing for a DDU member, who called us for advice.

Feature

Marketing your dental practice online: building a better website

A good practice website attracts patients and shows you have the right dental practice to help them. Here's how to make your website an asset, not a liability.

News

Manage your DDU membership online

You can now view your proof of membership in the DDU app.

Feature

Processes and procedures in CBCT referrals

DDU council member Professor Simon Harvey looks at the clerical and medico-legal aspects of radiological referrals.

News

New health and wellbeing helpline for DDU members

DDU members now get free access to a 24-hour confidential health and wellbeing helpline.