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 care, discrimination against patients, breaches in patient confidentiality and poor record-keeping, to name a few.

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.

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?

77% of dentists feel they are practising defensive dentistry – it’s no surprise, considering that medical indemnity claims are increasingly being brought by patients, a rise which shows no signs of stopping. But what is defensive dentistry? Are you practising in this way and – if so – what can you do about it?

There’s currently a lot of enthusiasm for ‘going private’. It’s in the dental press and all over social media. Concerns over the dental NHS system have been amplified by the pandemic and Brexit, resulting in a reduced workforce.

Surgical emphysema (or subcutaneous emphysema) occurs when air/gas is located in the subcutaneous tissues (the layer under the skin). This usually occurs in the chest, face or neck. The majority of cases are non-fatal and self-limiting.

Dentistry’s latest census shows that 73% of dentists anticipate doing less NHS dentistry in the coming two years, while 84% anticipate undertaking more private dentistry work in the next 12 months. But why might this be?

All clinicians know the importance of dental records. Many write extremely comprehensive notes, whilst others rely very heavily on auto-notes and auto templates. These can be helpful but can also lead to inconsistencies.

We are so proud of how far we have come as a company. Since Densura came into existence, our sole mission has been to find the best deals for our dentists – broad, secure insurance cover at a fair price.