Heavy is the Head: Complaints about dental crowns – sharing insights and learning

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published a new blog, Heavy is the Head: Complaints about Dental Crowns, exploring common concerns arising from crown treatments and the important lessons dental professionals can learn from them.

Using real-world case examples, the blog highlights recurring issues relating to informed consent, clinical assessment, treatment planning, record-keeping and the standard of care provided. It also explores the importance of working within your scope of practice, managing patient expectations and ensuring treatment decisions are made in the patient's best interests.

The blog forms part of the GDC's wider commitment to promoting professionalism, encouraging learning and supporting continuous improvement across the dental profession, with the aim of achieving safe and positive outcomes for patients.

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