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Data protection and confidentiality
Join Alison Large as she reviews data protection and confidentiality within dentistry during a free webinar at 19:00 on 5…
Dentistry
X-ray reporting: are you protected?
GDPR and CBCT scans. Kunal Shah explains why it is worth getting a specialist’s opinion before carrying out any work.…
Endodontics
Data controller or processor?
John Makin clears up the confusion about data controllers. With the spotlight on data protection following the introduction of the…
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It will end in tiers
NHS England’s plans to introduce tier two dentists will devalue GDPs’ status, Kevin Lewis argues. There are several ways to…
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A guide to GDPR for dentists
Chris Moffatt explains what GDPR is and what you have to do to stay compliant. What is GDPR? GDPR is…
Dentistry
Knowing me, knowing you
Kevin Lewis discusses the potential impact of the new GDPR. It may be time to re-write the old saying: ‘It’s…
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GDPR exemptions refused by Government
Ministers have refused to make exemptions to the Data Protection Bill for small NHS providers. The British Dental Association (BDA),…
Dentistry
Potential breakthrough on GDPR changes
The British Dental Association’s (BDA’s) amendments to the Data Protection Bill have been suggested to the Government. Changes from the…
Dentistry
Protect your data
Are you confident your practice is immune to computer threats? Sandip Parekh explains the steps you need to take to…
Dentistry
Mayday! Mayday! There may be trouble ahead…
The upcoming new data protection regulations may be distressing for dentists, but ignoring them will cost you dear. Dental marketing…
Dentistry
Government publishes GDPR guidance for healthcare organisations
The Information Governance Alliance (IGA) has published information to help healthcare organisations stay compliant with the new GDPR rules. The…
Dentistry
Data Protection Act could end up costing practices £2,000 every year
Dentists, opticians and pharmacies have joined forces to highlight the costs of the ‘botched’ Data Protection Act. Speaking to the Government, the…
Dentistry
Roger Matthews awarded an MBE
Catherine Rutland congratulates Roger Matthews for being awarded an MBE. When I took over writing this column from Roger Matthews…
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