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Extracting the wrong tooth is more common than you think, says Paul Lambden – don’t let it happen to you. It’s surprisingly common for dentists to extract the wrong tooth during a course of treatment. This causes considerable difficulties for the dentist, who normally has no credible explanation to give, and distress for the patient…
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Paul Lambden explains why keeping on top of clear, documented communication is so critical in endodontics, including root treatment. Claimant solicitor firms are lodging increasing numbers of claims against dentists in respect of root canal treatments. For lawyers, identifying a problem may be easy because the information they need to succeed in a claim will…
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Paul Lambden explains the best steps to take when an unexpected event occurs during dental treatment. It may sound obvious, but when treating a patient, the best way to keep safe is doing the right thing. In the course of undertaking dental treatment, unexpected events may occur that compromise or complicate the treatment being provided.…
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Paul Lambden takes a look at the risks of using a three-in-one and how to tackle an issue if one arises. Surgical emphysema (or subcutaneous emphysema) occurs when air/gas is located in the subcutaneous tissues (the layer under the skin). This usually occurs in the chest, face or neck. The majority of cases are non-fatal…
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Paul Lambden highlights the importance of early diagnosis and management of oral lesions. As an indemnity provider, there has recently been a significant increase in the number of cases of oral cancer where the diagnosis has been delayed. It is not common, but about one in every 50 cancers is a primary mouth tumour. Over…
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Paul Lambden tells a story of a dentist who treated a patient outside of his scope of practice. Dr H is a popular and competent dentist who has worked in a suburban practice for nearly 10 years and knows his regular patients well. So well, in fact, that he allowed his professional relationship to be…
