Dentists

As we begin a new year this is an ideal time to have a motivational dental practice meeting. It is an opportunity to set the mood and ambitions for the…

The second most common medical emergency after simple faints in dental practice is hypoglycaemia. This condition occurs when blood sugar levels fall below 3 mmol per litre. The main symptoms…

Particles of mercury can easily bypass simple filters in the dental practice and end up in general water systems. It is estimated that around half of all mercury in waste…

A colleague recently experienced a severe flood in his dental practice which meant patients could not be treated for several days. Fortunately, their sister practice which was located nearby could…

One of the topics that CQC inspectors will assess during inspections is sharps management. This particularly relates to The European Council Directive 2010/32/EU (the Sharps Directive) which was introduced to…

How long should we retain various records in our practices? This question often causes confusion and in this article it is hoped that some common myths can be dispelled. We…

Dental team members need to show that the care they provide meets the standards expected by regulators. They must also have systems in place to monitor and constantly improve their…

  Antibiotic resistance is a worrying issue globally and death rates from previously treatable and emerging infections are on the rise. Primary care dentistry in the United Kingdom accounts for…