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5 February 2002
The unexpected complication of a fractured tuberosity during the removal under general anaesthesia of an upper second molar. The patient was immediately referred to a specialist unit.
1 February 2002
A number of administrative errors resulted in delay treating LR7 and its subsequent unnecessary loss.
A dentist used a diamond bur in an air rotor to strip the interdental enamel from imbricated lower incisors causing severe sensitivity for the patient.
6 January 2002
Displacement of palatal root on extraction into the maxillary antrum which needed to be removed under general anaesthesia.
When tempers boiled over after a patient disagreed with a treatment recommendation, the dentist involved asked the DDU to step in and advise.
When a patient asked for for extra tooth whitening gels without having been assessed, the DDU helped clarify the situation for the dentist involved.
Can a dentist treat a child in the absence of either medical history or parental authority?
A patient attended her dentist to enquire about having veneers fitted to cosmetically straighten her teeth.
A potential data breach led one practice owner to contact the DDU with concerns about confidentiality and obligations under the GDPR.
When a request to work outside their contract's scope left a member feeling like they were taking on too much, they asked the DDU for advice on whether they should stay or go.