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Segun Olujide1, Nabeel Ilyas2, Alaa Guni3
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery SHO, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK.
Abstract:
Dental complaints are at the forefront of many dental practitioners' thoughts, with most dentists likely to have a complaint against them during their practicing lifetime. Difficult clinical scenarios can be particularly challenging for the newly qualified dental professional to manage, with a lack of experience potentially leading to an increased likelihood of a complaint. This article highlights several common clinical scenarios which dental practitioners are likely to face, providing a framework for their management and assessing the impact that the coronavirus pandemic may have on patients presenting for routine dental care.
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