Oh, there’s a @suedehq.bsky.social podcast. Sign me up. @litteronthebreeze.bsky.social

First audiobook of the year is Ministry of atone by @kalianebradley5.bsky.social. Only 2 and a bit hours in, but it’s shaping up to be a corker. Wonderful prose and an addictive story.

I’m thrilled to share my final ethics column for the British Dental Journal after 5 wonderful years. Grateful for the journey, the readers, and the thought-provoking discussions we’ve had. New projects are brewing for 2025—stay tuned! Ethics Revisited is online now: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Lord Toby Harris stepping down from the GDC is… interesting. Who’s next for the poison chalice?

We’re in trouble now.

🎉 My latest for the BDJ looks at how we balance patient autonomy with professional judgement when patients have ‘done their research’ and are rejecting conventional care. ‘Tightrope walking’ is online now: www.nature.com/articles/s41... #dentistry #ethics

Practitioner autonomy is important as well. We shouldn’t feel pressured into carrying out treatment that isn’t in the best interest of the patient.

An excellent analysis of a complex situation @shaunsellars.bsky.social Curious: Thoughts when patients are aware of their rights, but not so aware of the clinician's duty of care, best practice guidelines & the potential liability issues that might arise out of suggesting 'traditional' Rx methods?

🎉 My latest for the BDJ looks at how we balance patient autonomy with professional judgement when patients have ‘done their research’ and are rejecting conventional care. ‘Tightrope walking’ is online now: www.nature.com/articles/s41... #dentistry #ethics

Testing… is this thing on?