2024, issue 27

The power of pulling together

As part of a community of practice, dental professionals are often stronger when everyone looks out for one another, says John Makin.

In focus

Advisory call

Ending professional relationships with patients

A DDU member called for advice when they were told to de-register a demanding patient by their practice manager.

In focus

How to avoid GDC registration woes

How can dental professionals make sure they don't fall foul of the GDC's requirements for CPD and registration?

Advisory call

Managing an erroneous extraction

Handling an adverse incident properly can be a daunting task, so it pays to have a plan and know what steps to take.

Interview

ConfiDental: a listening service for colleagues in need

If you're going through a tough time, it helps to talk to someone who understands. Sadly, many dental professionals bottle things up until they hit crisis point – but there is another way.

Practice management

Guidance on practice policies: what you need to know

Working in a practice means having policies in place - and keeping them up to date. Here's our advice on how to approach your practice policies.

Practice management

Tackling harassment in dental practice

The DDU's Leo Briggs and Alexandra Addington, solicitor at Peninsula Business Services, discuss harassment means and how to eliminate it in the dental practice.

In focus

Using GDC registered titles correctly

If you're a qualified dental professional, you have a responsibility to make sure you're representing yourself accurately and appropriately to patients.