Getting to the root cause of dental cases

Getting to the root cause of dental casesA common theme in claims involves allegations relating to consent. Dental Protection have launched a new course designed to help dental professionals navigate the complex area of obtaining patient consent.Obtaining valid consent is an integral part of providing quality dental care and demonstrating that a patient’s consent to treatment is valid is a crucial factor in defending dental claims. It is important for all dental professionals to keep up to date with legislation and guidelines around consent to better support their patients. Understanding the challenges that can arise in this area can also help dental professionals protect themselves from a complaint or claim relating to consent.
“This online course not only looks at the complex area of obtaining valid consent to treatment, but also how it is framed in theory and law.
Completing the course will assist Dental Protection members in understanding the challenges that can arise and how to ensure their consent process is robust.Yvonne Shaw, Deputy Dental Director at Dental ProtectionRiskwise South Africa - Issue 67 - June 2025Ready In Your Corner AdvertEditorialCPD PointsBack to the futureArtificial intelligenceIn conversation with... CEO Karen MillerIntravenous sedation in general dental practiceThe ethics of endodontic file fractureWhy indemnity is important even if you are not in private practiceWhy good record keeping is never a waste of timeCase study: Are you really a locum?When an HPCSA investigator callsGetting to the root cause of dental casesAn update from Adrian Jackson on the MPS FoundationMPS Foundation: Avoiding the ‘off switch’ for AIMPS Foundation: Prevention is better than cureAdvert - Secure your placeClosing page