'Compliance' Blog Posts

• The face mask shortage: What you need to know

  Dentists have faced a global shortage of face masks, presenting an imminent risk of disruption to all UK dental practices, now we're close to a breakthrough here's what you need to know.

  Blog Date 26 February, 2020

• Has the GDC finally turned a corner? Annual Retention Fee reduced by a quarter

  The reduction in the GDC's Annual Retention Fee is welcome news, but our regulator still has a way to go in rebuilding the confidence of the dental profession, says Mick Armstrong.

  Blog Date 8 October, 2019

• Clunky IT sums up failure to invest in Scottish dentistry

  We leapt at the chance to make our case to Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee, as they held a much-needed inquiry into what the ‘next generation’ of primary care should look like.

  Blog Date 3 October, 2019

• Is your dental practice software secure? Windows 7 no longer supported

  News that hundreds of dental practices in America were hit with ransomware recently, is a timely reminder of the importance of keeping your virus and security software up to date.

  Blog Date 30 September, 2019

• It's time to prioritise the oral health needs of our vulnerable patients

  Following the findings of a recent report into older people's oral healthcare, community dentist Natalie Bradley calls for action to ensure her patients get the best care.

  Blog Date 24 July, 2019

• Why its vital that young dentists voices get heard: Nominate yourself for the YDC

  We are now seeking a new representative to fill a vacant seat on the Young Dentists Committee (YDC) and I hope you will consider stepping up and joining us.

  Blog Date 14 June, 2019

• Risk assessments – what you need to know

  What you need to consider when carrying out a practice based risk assessment

  Blog Date 17 January, 2019

• Are you prepared for a medical emergency in your dental practice?

  Practice Management Consultant Harriet Purdie shares some tips for helping ensure your practice is ready to deal with medical emergencies.

  Blog Date 11 December, 2018

• Do I need a first aider in my dental practice? Top tips to ensure you are covered

  ​As a practice manager or practice owner, health and safety at work is your responsibility and it's a very important one. Here are some questions we frequently get asked and some top tips to help make sure you are covered.

  Blog Date 30 October, 2018

• What associates need to know about GDPR

  A guide to GDPR for dental associates - what your responsibilities are under the new law.

  Blog Date 24 October, 2018

• Why the dental profession should embrace secure digital collaboration

  NHSmail is the national secure email and collaboration service for health and social care in England - here's some reasons why dentists should sign up.

  Blog Date 30 August, 2018

• The facts about dental amalgam and high-strength MRI scanners

  We provide the facts about dental amalgam and high-strength MRI scanners, and highlight some useful resources for your patients on discussing the usage of dental amalgam.

  Blog Date 28 June, 2018

• GDPR: one more headache for already overburdened dentists

  Shadow Health Minister, Julie Cooper MP, argues that the requirement for dentists to have a data protection officer is unncessary and places unfair financial and logistical burdens on healthcare professionals.

  Blog Date 17 May, 2018

• GDPR: what does it mean for dentists?

  Confused about what you need to do under the new GDPR regulations? BDJ in Practice Editor David Westgarth explains some of the key points that you will need to think about.

  Blog Date 21 March, 2018