If you’ve ever asked, ‘Do I still need to do a dental charting if I’m taking an intraoral scan of my patient?’, this podcast is highly recommended for you. Join Dental Protection experts, Dr Annalene Weston and Dr Simon Parsons for an informative discussion around this important topic of whether technology can truly and meaningfully replace more traditional recording methods, in this case, the odontogram.

Join Dr Alex Forrest and Dr Mike Rutherford as they cover the topic of forensic odontology. After a long-standing career specialising in this area, Dr Alex Forrest shares his personal stories of working across the world as a forensic odontologist including natural disasters, highlights where and how forensics fits into our everyday dental practice and discusses the importance of quality dental record keeping.

Our latest episode of RiskBites covers the topic of provider numbers in light of the fact that hygienists, OHT’s and therapists can apply for them, to consider an in-depth analysis around provider numbers and the risks around having one. A provider number is a site-specific claiming mechanism that enables your patients to access to third payments on behalf of a patient for treatment you have provided. Join industry experts Dr Annalene Weston, Dentolegal Consultant and Mrs Anita Kemp and Mrs Kristin Trafford-Wiezel Case Managers at Dental Protection for the discussion.

Join Dr Annalene Weston, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection to explore 'Not worth the paper it’s written on’. This insightful podcast explores a case that pivots around the use of a consent form in complex care. Hear the different sides of the story within this case to help better understand patient consent.

In this episode of RiskBites, Kristin Trafford-Wiezel and Dr Annalene Weston from Dental Protection discuss the impact of accelerating treatment, a largely consumer driven concept. They consider whether centering our decision making around consumer expectations makes us race to the bottom or rise to the top? And, whether accelerating treatment accelerates risks for patients and dental practitioners alike.

It is commonplace in the current dental working environment for dentists and some hygienists and therapists to be in a contractor relationship with a practice. In this episode of RiskBites, learn about contractor relationships and how they differ from being an employee. Find out whether independence is always a good thing, and how to create an inclusive, cooperative workplace where everyone feels like part of the team.

Join Dr Geraldine Moses and Dr Annalene Weston, Dentolegal Consultant from Dental Protection as they discuss the use of drugs in dentistry, both those we prescribe and those that patients are already taking when they attend. This episode will cover key interactions that dental practitioners should watch out for, dispel common myths regarding drugs in dentistry and provide helpful resources regarding medications.

2.06 – Categories of medications that cause the most harm when combined with dental treatment
3.58 – Turmeric and other complimentary medications and their impact on bleeding
9.44 – Drugs that increase the risk of osteonecrosis
12.45 – Corticosteroids
18.02 – Drug seeking behaviours
23.00 – Pain management with NSAIDS and paracetamol
30.13 – Drugs of addiction in dentistry
35.21 – Antibiotics and the OCP
40.38 – Antibiotic allergies
44.30 – Allergy testing
50.05 – Prescribing in pregnancy
56.42 – Helpful resources regarding medications
58.12 – Prescribing of high fluoride toothpaste (S3 drug)
62.56 – Prescribing for friends/family outside of the practice of dentistry

Join Dr Annalene Weston, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection who will guide you through the case study ‘That’s assault mate’. This podcast will explore what constitutes as consent in the dental surgery and how and when confusion can arise.

Join Dental Protection’s Dentolegal team, Dr Annalene Weston and Dr Kiran Keshwara as they discuss the topic of ‘Treatment expediency with privacy compliance’. This informative podcast outlines treatment expediency through the filter of providing appropriate and timely care to a patient.

Domestic violence is a very complex and sensitive issue. Research presented to the Royal Commission demonstrated that more than 60% of abused women, would cancel other medical appointments, however keep their dental appointments. This places dentals practitioners at the forefront of early intervention. Find out what every dental practitioner needs to know in these critical situations.