Dentists

In a previous article we discussed the importance of preparation in the management of medical emergencies in a dental setting. Here we are going to discuss the all-important documentation to…

Whilst medical emergencies in the dental environment are uncommon, there is an expectation from regulators such as the General Dental Council and the Care Quality Commission, as well as our…

In May 2016 Public Health England announced that ‘The number of 5 year olds with tooth decay has dropped to its lowest level in almost a decade’. This is welcoming…

It is part of your responsibility as a dental professional to deal properly and professionally with complaints (GDC Standards). However, it is not just a professional obligation as well-handled complaints…

In our nutrition blog this week we will be looking at why poor oral health may impact on the nutritional status of service users in care homes. The National Institute…

When I moved house I registered with a new dentist. I asked if they treated people with learning disabilities. The receptionist told me that they did so I made an…

Many practice teams are well prepared to demonstrate the quality of their dental services in the event of a CQC inspection. It is to be hoped that patients will benefit…

Over recent years the area of dental practices that experienced the most significant changes is that of decontamination. The earliest CQC inspections were firmly focused on decontamination and safeguarding and…