Dentists

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…

They say that a camel is a horse designed by a committee. The term ‘designed by a committee’ has been frequently used to define processes produced as a result of…

The plain fact is that dental practices are businesses and like any business they stand or fall upon their ability to make a profit. Unlike other businesses there are huge…

During February 2016 the GDC highlighted to the profession some new guidance on the safe use of hand-held dental x-ray equipment published by Public Health England’s Dental X-ray Protection Services…

As part of its recruitment policies and procedures, every practice has a responsibility (under Regulation 18 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Regulated Activities 2014) when either giving…

As part of our commitment to our professional development, GDC registrants will need to develop the skill of Reflective Practice to recognise the impact of their CPD on patient care.…

The introduction of the Friends and Family Test (FFT) for dental patients brings you a range of valuable information about how your patients perceive your practice, the question you now…

Staff absence can have a massive impact on the smooth running of the practice. Whether staff absence is due to a short-term acute illness, or long-term chronic conditions, on their…