Dentists

Patients who smoke or use tobacco products will reveal their habit in the medical and social histories. Dental team members have a professional and mandatory role to highlight the dangers…

Research has shown that gum disease may cause or aggravate several other general conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis and cancer. Gum disease has even been linked with…

Britain has a serious problem with excessive consumption of alcohol. More than 10 million people in the country drink more than the recommended daily limits (currently 2 units for men…

Staff appraisals are often met with apprehension and anxiety, but in reality they are an integral part of employer-employee relations and achieving business objectives. This is despite studies suggesting that…

As a minimum, dental practices need to demonstrate Essential Quality Requirements (EQR) in relation to decontamination procedures. Decontamination is required to minimise the risk of cross-infection between patients and between…

Portable electrical equipment could cause an electric shock or burn, or fire due to damage, wear or misuse. Dental practice owners need to ensure that the portable electrical equipment in…

In accordance with The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, employers have a legal duty to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured…

As dental radiation is considered a hazard, dental practices are expected to follow health and safety regulations and in particular Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 (IRR 1999) and Ionising Regulations (Medical…