Infographic – Easy steps to request a change of Provider on a NHS dental contract
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NHS dental contract; how to change the name of the Provider
DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 58 There is no automatic right under the NHS dental contract to change the dental Provider on it, even if there is no other change to the way in which the services are being delivered and the Provider is the same in all but name. In fact there is a risk if you seek to change the named Provider this will be considered a material change and the contract will be terminated...Read More
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Ghosh; is there a new test for dishonesty in town?
DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 57 In the case of Ivey v Genting Casinos (UK) LTD t/a Crockfords the Supreme Court effectively re-wrote the test for dishonesty. It removed the second, subjective limb of the current test. This has a significant impact, as it has resulted in one single standard dishonesty test across civil, criminal and regulatory cases. This decision will have huge implications for...Read More
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Managing work place stress
DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 56 The BDA’s Evidence to the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration for 2017/18 found that 51% of the dental profession would not recommend a career in dentistry. The same report found that both practice owners and associates considered their morale to be ‘low’ or ‘very low’ at 29 per cent and 32 per cent respectively. In response the BDA...Read More
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Test for dishonesty; which one does the GDC apply?
DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 55 The case of Kirschner v General Dental Council EWHC 1377 (Admin) considered the appropriate test for dishonesty in professional regulatory matters. Ms Kirschner was a Polish qualified dentist. She came to the UK from Poland in 2005 and worked as a GDP. Between 2010 and 2012 she was subject to a PCT review as concerns were raised regarding her performance under an...Read More
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Maternity Leave; get it right or pay the price
DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 53 In this article we set out the key obligations placed on an employer for its pregnant employees so you can you understand your duties to them. You can offer more than the statutory requirements we have set out, and by having greater benefits you are likely to attract and retain better staff. However, you cannot offer less than the statutory minimums...Read More
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Vicarious liability for sexual assault
Dr Bates and Barclays Bank: case analysis DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 52 The question posed was whether an employer can be vicariously liable for sexual assaults perpetrated by an independent doctor? Between 1968 and 1984 Dr Bates was engaged by Barclays Bank to carry out medical examinations on potential and existing employees of the bank. Barclays at that time were undergoing a positive drive...Read More
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5 Fundamental reasons to have a will
DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 51 When you have put your heart and soul into working hard and have accumulated assets as a result (often of significant value), surely you want these to be left to people of your own choosing and not necessarily as prescribed by law. With so much at stake, having a valid will is crucial. Those of you subscribed to discount offer websites will regularly get emails from...Read More
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6 top tips on dealing with difficult patients
DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 50 Refusing to treat a patient With so much regulation in place and a fear of patient complaints being escalated to the GDC, you may feel as if patients hold all the power. However, there are situations when you are entitled to refuse to treat a patient. Below are 6 legitimate reasons for refusing to provide treatment: When a patient questions your clinical...Read More
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Navigating the Confidentiality Maze
DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 49 Principle 4 of the GDC outlines the standards expected of dentists in collecting and protecting a patient’s personal information. Confidentiality is central to the doctor/patient relationship, and there is a clear obligation upon all medical professionals to keep personal details, medical history, treatments and the costs associated with it private. So in what...Read More
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