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Julian Perry looks back on the demands that shaped the growth of Densura – and how the company continues to respond to clinicians’ changing indemnity needs. Ten years has passed quickly since we launched Densura. I was still a clinical director and along with my co-founders, we recognised the frustrations I and many of my…
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Julian Perry casts a look ahead to what artificial intelligence could spell for dentistry. Modern dentistry is about ‘doing the right thing’. In other words, acting in the best interest of the patient. In 2023, this means going digital – digital records, digital interrogation and proper data to confirm best outcomes. There is a distinct…
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Julian Perry reflects on how standards in dentistry have increased and become more stringent over the years, and why it’s a good thing. I had an interesting chat with dentist ‘A’ today. He had received a complaint about an implant placement. His patient had been to see another dentist (dentist ‘B’) because of food packing…
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Julian Perry discusses private dentistry and why it’s important to have a proper plan in place. There’s currently a lot of enthusiasm for ‘going private’. It’s in the dental press and all over social media. Concerns over the dental NHS system have been amplified by the pandemic and Brexit, resulting in a reduced workforce. I’ve…
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Julian Perry explains the basic principles behind protecting yourself medicolegally. I have spent nearly 40 years on the roller coaster called dentistry. I have survived a variety of ups and downs, influenced by politics, finance, legislation and opinions on best practice. Overall, in that time, there can be no doubt that dentistry has improved. The…
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Julian Perry, along with other authorities in dentistry, has produced advisory guidelines on how dental practices can start opening their doors again after the COVID-19 lockdown ends. In these difficult times there is lack of guidance on what we should be doing as dentists to keep our teams, ourselves and our patients safe. I have…
