Caught in the crossfire
When practices are being publicly vilified for problems outside their control, communication is the best form of defence, says DDU head John Makin.
2022, issue 22
2022, issue 22
2022, issue 22
In focus
Advisory call
Data breach
A concerned DDU practice owner member contacted the advice line about a potential data breach.
Practice management
Pensions tax: a bitter pill to swallow?
Understanding your pension - and how it's taxed - isn't always straightforward. But getting it right can make a big difference to your future plans.
In focus
Prescription vs Direct Access
For dental hygienists and therapists, understanding the overlap and boundaries of prescription and Direct Access can be confusing.
In focus
Starting your own practice
Whether you're going it alone or entering into a partnership, becoming a practice principal or owner involves a great many skill sets – and plenty of boxes to tick…
Interview
Interview
Restoring dentists: the Dentists' Health Support Trust
Rory O'Connor of the Dentists Health Support Trust explains the particular pressures that can push practitioners to breaking point and how to ensure they get the specialised help and support they need to recover.
Members' stories
Case study
Successful defence of a claim after a root extraction
A judge dismissed a claim by a patient who alleged a dentist's negligence had resulted in an avoidable injury to the floor of their mouth and the development of a ranula.
Case study
Misdiagnosis of oral malignancy
A DDU member's case offers some important lessons on what helps - and hinders - a successful defence of a clinical negligence claim.