Since 1999, we have become used to the periodontal diseases classification system devised by Armitage.1 This defined periodontal diseases (but not, at that time, peri-implant diseases) into eight...

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These examples illustrate how Near Misses provide opportunities to improve our patient care and minimize harm..

One area that has changed beyond all recognition is that of complaints/litigation against dentists. In this regard, there has been a significant increase in complaints to the General Dental Council...

Welcome to this special Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) edition of Dental Update. The Royal College was founded on the 29 November 1599 with the grant of a charter from...

The triage and initial investigation of a complaint or concern about a dentist's fitness to practice are the same as before. Following an investigation and involvement of external clinical advisors...

The aspects of practice unique to Restorative Dentistry are those which involve integration at a specialist level of all these disciplines. This particularly encompasses multidisciplinary provision of...

The bsspd debate highlighted that many dentists attending the conference admitted to not feeling engaged with those making the decisions on the potential phase-down and potential future ban of dental...