DBG has been working alongside dental practices for 25 years, so we understand your practice requirements. Our success has been, and continues to be, based on developing dental specific services while remaining flexible to individual practice needs. With over 5,000 members across 7,000 practices, DBG offers a complete solution, allowing you to focus on what you do best.

Safety first

DBG has your compliance needs covered, offering peace of mind; for example, DBG offers members a free cloud-based application that encompasses the needs of the dental professional. From CQC fundamental standards guidance to radiation protection services and everything in between, DBG has compliance covered.

DBG will guide and assist you through the processes needed to achieve compliance and provide you with a dedicated advisor. This tried and tested combination makes the process a great deal smoother, leaving you and your team free to focus on patient care.

In-practice training

Also on offer are a wide variety of training courses, enabling you to learn about your responsibilities and the processes that should be in place, in order to comply with the law and fulfil your 'duty of care'.

DBG offers a range of training courses that cover core CPD subjects. From 'Basic Life Support and Medical Emergencies' to 'COSHH and Legionella Awareness', our courses can be held at your premises, led by a trainer with a dental background who understands how a practice works.

In addition, some of our more specialised courses such as 'Radiography and Radiation Protection' and 'Safeguarding' are presented at centralised locations nationwide, plus we offer over 400 hours of online CPD to be taken wherever and whenever you like.

Other courses available include:

  • Infection Prevention and Control

  • AED and Specialised Equipment

  • Basic Fire Safety Awareness and Fire Marshal

  • Manual Handling and Dental Ergonomics

  • CQC Interactive Workshop.

Operating smoothly

DBG also has the largest dental engineering team in the UK, covering 95% of dental practices in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. They are all employed by DBG, trained by the equipment manufacturers and are committed to providing an excellent service.

Each engineer is trained in all disciplines, meaning they will not only inspect your X-ray unit but will also service your autoclave, your compressor, repair your suction pump and other practice equipment, as well as offering you valuable advice on your equipment before you make a purchase.

Engineering services from DBG include:

  • Pressure vessel inspection

  • Compressor servicing

  • Autoclave service contracts

  • Suction pump servicing

  • X-ray inspection

  • Fire extinguisher maintenance (via a sub-contractor)

  • Dental chair servicing

  • Small equipment and handpiece repair.

Good business sense

DBG understands that the business side of dentistry can be daunting and that ensuring you get the best deals can be a minefield. With this in mind, DBG has partnered with leading companies and gained preferential rates for our members.

DBG's business services cover:

  • Insurance needs – via the Medical Insurance Advisory Bureau (MIAB) and Lloyd and Whyte, both the business and personnel can benefit from wide levels of cover specifically tailored to the needs of healthcare practices with premiums paid via interest-free instalments

  • Waste management – DBG's partner, Cannon Hygiene, leads the way in effective, compliant and dependable removal of non-hazardous and hazardous waste using fully trained Certified Hygiene Technicians stationed at a national network of 24 local Customer Services Centres

  • Credit and debit card processing – working with Barclaycard, a trusted name in banking, our members can benefit from preferential rates for card payment processing combined with proven reliability

  • Confidential waste disposal – Shred-It, a specialist confidential waste disposal company, is available to DBG members at an amazing rate. Shred-it will destroy the documents that could destroy your business and your reputation, if they were to get into the wrong hands.

As an outsourced healthcare provider with nationwide coverage, we really can be a part of your team. Let DBG be your compliance solution, so you can get on with looking after your patients.

DBG's team of experts will be at BDIA Dental Showcase between 22 and 24 October. Why not visit us at stand A10, where you can be sure of a warm welcome and expert advice? Alternatively, for further details, please visit www.thedbg.co.uk, sales@thedbg.co.uk or call 01606 861 950.