Category Archives: Clinical

“Reducing Dental Errors Using Pilot Safety Protocol”

I have a client who is both a dentist and a pilot, on his recommendation  I read a book called “Air Accident Investigation” which examines (as you would gather) air accidents. My client has long been a fan of checklists in his practice in order to practice preventively, in this case to prevent mistakes. He’llContinue reading ““Reducing Dental Errors Using Pilot Safety Protocol””

Where’s our mascot, then?

From Pulse Online Where’s our mascot, then? As the 2012 Olympic mascots are unveiled, perhaps it’s time the NHS got in on the act – Copperfield has a couple of suggestions Wenlock and Mandeville are the newly unveiled twin mascots of the London 2012 Olympics. Intended to promote the Olympic ideals – Citius, Altius, FortiusContinue reading “Where’s our mascot, then?”

Chaps would you have your teeth or your boobs done first?

Now will all dentists believe that lots of folk would like the opportunity to have better looking teeth? It’s your responsibility to offer them the choice, isn’t it? From the BBC website. Male breast op numbers ‘growing fastest’ Surgery to correct ‘man-boobs’ is increasingly popular Breast reduction for men is the fastest-growing part of theContinue reading “Chaps would you have your teeth or your boobs done first?”

BDJ Editorial – Well Said Stephen Hancocks

These are strange times in Dentistry. Government apparatchiks have dabbled with NHS dentistry since 1990 and none of their changes have improved much, if anything, for the poor patient. Persistent interference and change has led to a dental work force that is low on morale, and even lower in confidence in politicians. Since 1997 thereContinue reading “BDJ Editorial – Well Said Stephen Hancocks”

Imagine – The Brave New World of NHS Orthodontics

A posting from Ortho-UK. Imagine Imagine you work  for a  PCT that feels the need to impose a central referral service without running it past the MCN the OHAG or any other orthodontic representative body. Imagine the first you hear about it is when a circular comes round advising all dentists that all referrals mustContinue reading “Imagine – The Brave New World of NHS Orthodontics”

Should we pay more for dentistry?

Interesting piece by Prof Jimmy Steele on the BBC website. Professor Jimmy Steele, author of the Government’s last dental review, says the over 40s are straining the NHS dentistry budget. Many of the complex procedures they want, like root canal and crowns, are not really “needed” and higher patient charges may allow the NHS toContinue reading “Should we pay more for dentistry?”

Let Richard Charon (the RA coach) teach you to extend the services you offer

A session with The RA Coach is coming your way! (If you’re in the North East that is.) Having successfully provided hands on training days in his own practice in Newbury and across the Irish Sea in Wexford and Dublin since 2003, Richard Charon is presenting a one-day course in Relative Analgesia / Inhalational SedationContinue reading “Let Richard Charon (the RA coach) teach you to extend the services you offer”

Why ‘Quality Care’ is dangerous

Interesting piece from The Wall Street Journal Why ‘Quality’ Care Is Dangerous The growing number of rigid protocols meant to guide doctors have perverse consequences. By JEROME GROOPMAN and PAMELA HARTZBAND The Obama administration is working with Congress to mandate that all Medicare payments be tied to “quality metrics.” But an analysis of this driveContinue reading “Why ‘Quality Care’ is dangerous”