July 11th, 2009 by admin
In England, contact your local Primary Care
Trust or NHS Direct on 0845 4647 or
In Wales, contact your Local Health Board.
In Scotland, contact your local NHS Board or Read the rest of this entry »
July 11th, 2009 by admin
Checklist
Before choosing a private dentist or
agreeing to any treatment, make sure you
can answer the following questions:
Before choosing a dentist
Have I discussed my requirements in Read the rest of this entry »
July 11th, 2009 by admin
You can change your dentist at any time –
and should consider doing so if you aren’t
satisfied with the service or the way a
complaint has been handled.
Under the Data Protection Act 1998 you
have the right to get copies of personal
records, including your dental records and xrays.
You’ll need to make a written request
to the dentist to get them and you may have
to pay a fee. The Act limits how much you
can be charged for this.
July 11th, 2009 by admin
There are three main ways of paying for
private dental treatment:
• direct payments to the dentist on a feeper-
item basis. In most cases practices
will ask you to settle your bill after Read the rest of this entry »
July 11th, 2009 by admin
There is no right level of treatment for
any patient, so you will need
information to help you make your
decision.
Quite often, the same treatment can be Read the rest of this entry »
July 11th, 2009 by admin
It is worth doing some research because
services and prices vary.
Talk to the practices in your area and
find out what they offer, ask friends or
relatives for recommendations and look Read the rest of this entry »
July 11th, 2009 by admin
Most private dentistry is carried out by
dental practices that also provide NHS
treatment.
Dentists are obliged to offer their NHSregistered
patients treatment to meet all
their clinical needs under the NHS. Read the rest of this entry »
January 28th, 2009 by admin
149. Who regulates dental waste?
OSHA regulates how the waste is handled in a dental facility. Federal, state,
and local laws govern the disposal itself.
150. What is the intent of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Read the rest of this entry »
January 28th, 2009 by admin
126. Which federal agencies are involved in the regulation of liquid
chemical germicides?
The FDA regulates chemical germicides if they are used for terminal
reprocessing of reusable medical devices. The Environmental Protection Agency Read the rest of this entry »
January 28th, 2009 by admin
95. What is the difference between sterilization and disinfection?
Sterilization is the act or process of killing all forms of microorganisms on
an instrument or surface, including high numbers of highly resistant bacterial
endospores if they are present. Disinfection is the process of destroying Read the rest of this entry »
