Press release 02/03/2022 MPS launches ambitious research initiative to improve patient safety... Preview Article MPS launches ambitious research initiative to improve patient safety and clinician wellbeing Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview MPS launches ambitious research initiative to improve patient safety and clinician wellbeing. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/02/2022 Young dentists raise concerns about impact of Covid-19 on their wellb... Preview Article Young dentists raise concerns about impact of Covid-19 on their wellbeing Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Nearly 2 in 5 (37%) of young dentists in the UK say they are worried about the impact of Covid-19 on their wellbeing, according to a new Dental Protection survey. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 04/02/2022 Dental Protection member successfully fights vicarious liability clai... Preview Article Dental Protection member successfully fights vicarious liability claim at Court of Appeal Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dental Protection member successfully fights vicarious liability claim at Court of Appeal Read more Article contains Text
Press release 02/02/2022 Dental Protection responds to government consultation on clinical neg... Preview Article Dental Protection responds to government consultation on clinical negligence fee cap Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dental Protection responds to government consultation on clinical negligence fee cap. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 13/12/2021 Dental Protection welcomes GDC statement on complaints during the pan... Preview Article Dental Protection welcomes GDC statement on complaints during the pandemic Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dental Protection welcomes GDC statement on complaints during the pandemic. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 02/11/2021 Complaint handling: A step-by-step guide for dental nurses Preview Article Complaint handling: A step-by-step guide for dental nurses Time to read article: 9 mins Close Preview George Wright, Dentolegal Consultant and Senior Dental Educator at Dental Protection, offers a comprehensive overview of effective complaint handling Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints
Case study 02/11/2021 An eventful extraction Preview Article An eventful extraction Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negligence Consent Dental Council Complaints extraction Expert Reports
Case study 02/11/2021 An allegation of dishonesty Preview Article An allegation of dishonesty Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice management Record Keeping misconduct Complaints fitness to practise
News and updates 02/11/2021 Dental Protection partners with the new College of General Dentistry Preview Article Dental Protection partners with the new College of General Dentistry Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 02/11/2021 Complaint management – here to help Preview Article Complaint management – here to help Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Nipping complaints in the bud is always the best approach, where possible – Dental Protection’s Dr Simrit Ryatt, Dentolegal Consultant, looks at how we can help manage complaints on your behalf. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... COVID-19 patient expectations Communication Complaints
Articles and features 02/11/2021 Defensive practice – does it really lower our risk? Preview Article Defensive practice – does it really lower our risk? Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dr Simrit Ryatt, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at why certain approaches to avoiding risk can become self-fulfilling prophecies. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Ethics Risk Complaints defensive dentistry
Articles and features 02/11/2021 Cosmetic dentistry: ethics and aesthetics Preview Article Cosmetic dentistry: ethics and aesthetics Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview Cosmetic dentistry is an increasingly popular undertaking for many dental practitioners but is laced with dentolegal risks. Dr Martin Foster, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, talks through the principal learning points. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... veneers Orthodontics patient expectations cosmetic dentistry
Articles and features 02/11/2021 Learning from complaints Preview Article Learning from complaints Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview We recently published the article “Reflecting on a complaint” by Zoe Levenson, which was the winning entry in our competition run in partnership with Dental Training Consultants. Here we present the two excellent runners-up in the competition, by Jenna Shah and Priyanka Adatia. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Communication
Press release 29/10/2021 Dental Protection adds four new members to its Board Preview Article Dental Protection adds four new members to its Board Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dental Protection adds four new members to its Board. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 20/10/2021 Discover one of the first black qualified dentists in the UK, as part... Preview Article Discover one of the first black qualified dentists in the UK, as part of #BlackHistoryMonth Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview With help from his grandchildren, Dental Protection celebrates the life of Edward Tull-Warnock, one of the first black professionally registered dentists in the UK, as part of #BlackHistoryMonth. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Edward Tull-Warnock
30/09/2021 Consultation response to the DHSC consultation on statutory regulation Preview Article Consultation response to the DHSC consultation on statutory regulation Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview MPS response to the Department of Health and Social Care consultation on Healthcare regulation: deciding when statutory regulation is appropriate Read more Article contains Text PDF
Press release 30/09/2021 Scottish Government Covid-19 inquiry: Dental profession must be bette... Preview Article Scottish Government Covid-19 inquiry: Dental profession must be better supported in a future pandemic Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dental professionals must receive better support for their physical, emotional and financial wellbeing in a future pandemic situation, to ensure patients continue to get the best possible care and treatment and avoid long-term impacts on the profession. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/09/2021 Dental Protection reveals key advice trends during Covid-19 Preview Article Dental Protection reveals key advice trends during Covid-19 Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Handling patient complaints about delays in treatment due to backlogs, and situations where staff refuse a Covid-19 vaccination, are the key areas dental professionals have sought advice and support from Dental Protection in 2021. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 24/09/2021 Committee inquiry into rising clinical negligence costs welcomed Preview Article Committee inquiry into rising clinical negligence costs welcomed Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection welcomes the Health and Social Care Committee inquiry into rising clinical negligence costs. Read more Article contains Text
Webinar 09/09/2021 InPractice 2021: dentolegal essentials in a changing world Preview Article InPractice 2021: dentolegal essentials in a changing world Close Preview Saturday 16 October - 09.00 - 12.30. We’ve brought together a host of expert speakers to help members like you manage the risk you face today and practise with confidence. Read more
Event 06/09/2021 Hygienists & Therapists: Focusing on the Mind of a Professional Preview Article Hygienists & Therapists: Focusing on the Mind of a Professional Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview You’ve dedicated your life to taking care of others, but in these new and uncertain times it’s never been more important to take care of yourself too. This virtual event brings together information to help you on the road to mindfulness and is designed to help you take positive steps to wellbeing. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 06/08/2021 Vicarious liability / extended liability Preview Article Vicarious liability / extended liability Close Preview Important information for members regarding claims arising from your vicarious liability / extended liability. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 06/08/2021 Limitations of membership Preview Article Limitations of membership Close Preview We carefully consider each request for assistance, but there are some circumstances in which we are unlikely to help. The following, whilst not an exhaustive list, are some examples of where we are unlikely to provide assistance. Read more Article contains Text
Podcast 29/07/2021 Podcast - Introducing The Torque, a new series for dental care profes... Preview Article Podcast - Introducing The Torque, a new series for dental care professionals Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Join friends, dentolegal expert Caroline Chapman and BADT member Shaun Howe, as they examine the issues that matter to dental care professionals right now. Read more Article contains Audio Tagged in... podcast dental therapist dental hygienist dental care professional