In May 2022, a new Health and Care Bill mandating a licensing regime for injectable cosmetic treatments received Royal Assent. Simply put, this means all clinicians must hold a license to carry out non-surgical, injectable cosmetic treatments.

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.

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 events may occur that compromise or complicate the treatment being provided.

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 make.

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?