Dentists

Some positions in life can seem more difficult depending on what angle we are viewing them from.  Our obligations concerning disability access is one of those issues.  On one hand,…

About three years ago, I wrote an article about the futuristic advances in dentistry that we could only dream of.  I thought I was being clever in discussing the idea…

As part of my job, I read a lot of clinical records in order to write reports on possible negligence or in defence of complaints.  Some practitioners make this task…

I keep seeing CQC inspection reports with non-compliance issues that have common factors.  Yawn, Yawn, I know it`s a pain in the neck, but some of these common faults are…

I am about to use this blog posting to play `devils advocate`, by questioning one of the pillars of general dental practice, and it does have a serious side.  The…

You should all be aware that a shiny new HTM 01 05 – Decontamination in Primary Care Dental Practices – has landed through our letter boxes.  This is one of…

I have just been reviewing some policies on Cross Infection, which included the usual missives about surgery cleaning routines.  We are expected to wet-wipe all surfaces and appliances between patients…