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Ripe for harvest
August 7, 2013
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…
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Say it as it is
August 1, 2013
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…
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Don`t get caught with your policies down!
July 26, 2013
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…
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An Element of Doubt
July 18, 2013
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…
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Less Cross About Cross Infection!
July 11, 2013
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…
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Mouse Trap
July 4, 2013
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…
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