2024, issue 29

AI and record-keeping: risks vs rewards

It's easy to see the appeal of AI-powered record-keeping in a busy practice. But how do you make sure a time-saving tool doesn't become a risky shortcut?

In focus

Communicating change effectively

Simon Kidd highlights the importance of clear communication, particularly when breaking potentially unwelcome news.

Case study

Oro-antral communication after extraction

We supported a member with a complex claim that needed to be settled.

Advisory call

Accepting a gift from a supplier

A DDU member called our dento-legal helpline with a dilemma relating to one of her suppliers.

Probing deeper into periodontology

News

Periodontology: e-learning from the DDU and BSP

We've updated our periodontal e-learning resource, giving you the chance to earn CPD and develop your knowledge of this key aspect of dentistry.

Claims analysis

Learning lessons from a perio claims analysis

Greta Barnes looks at recent claims involving periodontal disease, uncovering the main reasons behind them and what lessons dental professionals can learn.

Interview

Feature

Exploring the Membership in Implant Dentistry exam

Dr Mital Patel explains how the M Imp Dent exam can help dental professionals broaden their knowledge of this popular field of dentistry.

Leader

Smart thinking needed to bridge the gaps in dental provision

The future of dentistry depends on a joined-up plan of action that delivers for dental professionals and patients, says John Makin, head of the DDU.