How I dealt with a clinical negligence claim
A DDU member describes facing a claim that went to court – a process that ended up taking several years.
2024, issue 28
2024, issue 28
2024, issue 28
In focus
In focus
A new government, but familiar challenges
What conversations should the new government have at the forefront of its mind when considering the needs of dental professionals?
Leader
Practising what we preach
The new government has a daunting to-do list if it is to turn things around for dental professionals and patients, says DDU head John Makin.
In focus
Supporting colleagues in general dental practice
Loneliness and isolation in general practice can be a real issue, especially for newer colleagues - but help is often at hand.
How we help: members' stories
Case study
Guidance on CPD appeals
CPD for dental professionals can be a thorny subject, and it can be invaluable to have expert advice and support on your side - as this account of a member facing a GDC hearing shows.
Case study
Haematoma after local anaesthetic injection
The DDU was able to support a member through a case to a successful win at trial in court.
Interview
In focus
Left-right discrimination and laterality errors in dentistry
Despite being something most clinicians might take for granted, laterality-based decisions can still cause confusion - as Prof. Gerry Gormley explains.