Practice Management

Risky business?

Niamh Short2021-10-14T13:26:59+00:00October 14, 2021|Practice Management|

Direct-to-consumer orthodontic care carries a number of risks for patients, and this is creating increasing professional concern among dentists.

Ethics and aesthetics part II

Niamh Short2021-08-20T10:35:02+00:00August 20, 2021|Practice Management|

The second of two articles on ‘ethics and aesthetics’ looks at some of the key considerations that can help to reduce dento-legal risk when providing cosmetic dentistry, particularly in relation to patient expectations.

Ethics and aesthetics

Niamh Short2021-07-09T12:35:32+00:00July 9, 2021|Practice Management|

When embarking on any programme of elective treatment, particularly cosmetic dentistry, communication and management of the patient’s expectations are vital.

Altered state

Niamh Short2021-04-22T14:03:18+00:00April 22, 2021|Practice Management|

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, the dentist-patient relationship depends on effective communication and compassion more than ever before.

Failure to communicate – nothing to complain about?

Niamh Short2021-04-22T14:00:11+00:00March 2, 2021|Practice Management|

The recent Dental Complaints Resolution Service Annual Report outlines some common reasons for complaints to dental practices.

The device in your pocket

Niamh Short2021-03-02T09:12:07+00:00January 26, 2021|Practice Management|

It is not acceptable to use your phone to share dental images with colleagues online.

Indemnity beyond September 2020

Niamh Short2021-03-02T09:34:26+00:00October 1, 2020|Practice Management|

As the Dental Council is consulting on the arrangements dentists should have in place to protect themselves against claims and cases, Dental Protection discusses the differences between discretionary indemnity and insurance.