by Densura | Dec 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
I had an interesting chat with “dentist A” today. He had received a complaint about an implant placement. His patient had been to see another dentist (dentist B) because of food packing associated with the newly fitted bridge. Dentist B had said that the implants...
by Densura | Nov 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Be it motor, household or dental indemnity, insurance is seldom a joyous purchase. Spending thousands of pounds on something one hopes never to use seems counter-intuitive. But it may, given certain circumstances, turn out to be the most important purchase you ever...
by Densura | Nov 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Paul Lambden explains the best steps to take when an unexpected event occurs during dental treatment. It may sound obvious, but when treating a patient, the best way to keep safe is doing the right thing. In the course of undertaking dental treatment, unexpected...
by Densura | Nov 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Laura Blundell explains why indemnity needs to cover more than just malpractice. GDC investigations come in many forms. Most relate to clinical practice; how a registrant’s physical and mental condition can affect their ability to do their job, failures in patient...
by Densura | Nov 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Mrs S, aged 55, was treated by her regular dentist Dr M for toothache. An examination established that the lower left first molar, which had a large amalgam restoration, was tender to percussion. The patient had lost a filling in the LL7, and had other carious...
by Densura | Sep 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
It has been announced that Monday 19 September 2022, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday to allow individuals and businesses to pay their respects. But what does this mean for you? As a practice owner or manager,...