Patients more likely to complain about ‘unsatisfactory’ treatment
A study has found that a failure to meet expectations is the most common reason behind patient complaints.
Poor oral health affecting Olympic athlete’s performances
A new study has revealed that olympians are struggling to look after their oral health.
GDC offers social media guidance for dentists
Dental professionals are being advised to be wary when stepping into the world of social media.
Dentists to help combat abuse
A new policy approved by the Liberal Democrats wants dentists to be trained in how to spot potential abuse victims.
GDC issues new dental standards
A focus on patients is being emphasised by the General Dental Council's new key principles.
Over a quarter of UK 5 year olds suffer from tooth decay
A new study says children in the north of the UK are more likely to suffer from tooth decay than those in the south.
Dental claims for erroneous extractions on the up
The DDU is warning dentists to take extra care before carrying out tooth extractions.
The perfect smile can be hard to find
Patient satisfaction over cosmetic procedures can be harder to achieve if they were unhappy before treatment started, new research has found.
Euro dentists could face English language tests
New plans to test overseas doctors are likely to be extended to dentists.
Cosmetic dentists warned over ‘managing expectations’
The MDDUS says cosmetic dentistry is not something to be taken lightly