Advice

Janine Brookes from NCAS outlines the steps you can take if you are concerned about a colleague's performance at work.

Fiona Ord and Pauline Watt highlight the existing knowledge of a fatal disease and its possible association with dental treatment.

Dental hygienist Alison Lowe explains the finer details of radiography use in dental practice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vital and Vital CPD

The GDC explains.

Janet Collins, Head of Standards at the GDC, describes their consultation on what skills each DCP should have on qualification and those that they could go on to develop.

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Wondering where to start when it comes to training in medical emergencies? M. C. Balmer and L. P. Longman point you in the right direction.

Award-winning tutor Jane Holt introduces you to ethics, a core CPD topic for all DCPs.

Deborah E. A. Lockhart and Andrew J. Smith provide answers to some frequently asked questions on blood-borne viruses and also the management of a scenario in general dental practice.

Can DCPs from abroad register with the GDC?

Filling in your GDC registration form might be a daunting task, but the sooner you do so, the sooner you can relax and enjoy your professional status. Not sure where to start? Read on.

CPD is to become a part of every dental professional's life, and that includes you! Here, Kathryn Marshall and Wayne Richards suggest setting up a CPD club in your practice.

Exposure to certain dental materials can cause reactions ranging from mild to severe. Make sure you're aware of the most common possibilities. By Professor William Wiltshire and Dr James Noble.

Let the GDC enlighten you on the hot topic of the moment.

Indemnity is an essential requirement for all registered professionals. David Croser, Communications Manager for Dental Protection, explains why.

Mike Hutchinson relates a brief history of the use of x-rays in dental practice, and provides an update on the latest regulations for dental professionals.

The Dental Complaints Service was set up in 2006 and has proved highly successful. Head of the Service, Hugh Smith, explains how it works.