A case brought by a claimant who was represented by the Dental Law Partnership, has been successfully defended by the Dental Defence Union.
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A new study by Ohio State University has given hope that dentistry may soon return to normal.
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Confusion over the employment status of dental associates arising from a much-publicised County Court case, has been clarified by NASDAL.
The General Dental Council’s long-awaited statement on the much-criticised direct-to-consumer orthodontics industry, has had a mixed reception from two leading professional organisations.
Patients who feel they have been victims of negligent treatment will now be able to make claims against the practice, rather than the individual treating dentists, according to a leading dental litigation firm.
A leading UK dentist has questioned whether fewer dentists should be trained in favour of training more hygienists and dental therapists.
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A call has been made for dental workplaces to appoint Mental Health Awareness leads.
It’s time to abandon enhanced PPE in dental practice and revert to everyday universal precautions.
Dental practice principals could in future be considered to be liable for the dental negligence of their associates, following a recent judgement.
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