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Dental professionals are advised to ensure they understand the rules about which patients are exempt from NHS charges to avoid complaints.
NHS England has written to all NHS dental contract holders to make them aware of a new European Union Regulation 2017/852 regarding the use and disposal of mercury.
There are only a few weeks until GDPR comes into force. The Information Governance Alliance (IGA) and the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) have published guidance and will continue to do so to clarify how GDPR applies to healthcare organisations.
Can a 16 year old patient refuse consent to dental treatment that would be in their best interests?
Can a dental hygienist prescribe tooth whitening treatments?
Can I appeal a decision by the GDC?
Can I carry out treatment on a teenager without informing their parents?
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