Press release 25/04/2023 MPS Foundation funds major study into dental patients’ anxiety triggers Preview Article MPS Foundation funds major study into dental patients’ anxiety triggers Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview The MPS Foundation is funding research which aims to develop interventions for patients who suffer from extreme anxiety when visiting the dentist. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/03/2023 GDC draft indemnity guidance a positive step forward, says Dental Pro... Preview Article GDC draft indemnity guidance a positive step forward, says Dental Protection Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection has welcomed further improvements by the General Dental Council (GDC) that aim to reduce the impact on those subject to investigations, improve case progression, and make best use of limited resources in the absence of regulatory reform. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 03/03/2023 Dental Protection welcomes GDC improvements Preview Article Dental Protection welcomes GDC improvements Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection has welcomed further improvements by the General Dental Council (GDC) that aim to reduce the impact on those subject to investigations, improve case progression, and make best use of limited resources in the absence of regulatory reform. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 27/02/2023 Interim Orders Committee guidance must be clear and comprehensive to... Preview Article Interim Orders Committee guidance must be clear and comprehensive to avoid unnecessary conditions Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Interim Orders Committee (IOC) guidance must be clear and comprehensive to avoid unnecessary conditions, says Dental Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 20/02/2023 Further delay to GDC reform frustrating and disappointing Preview Article Further delay to GDC reform frustrating and disappointing Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview “Dental Protection has long argued for reform to the legislative framework that underpin the GDC. Vital changes to the 1984 Dentists Act, are seriously overdue. The Act remains outdated, requiring the regulator to conduct some of its operations in ways that are not always in the best interests of patients or professionals.” Read more Article contains Text
Press release 31/01/2023 Dental Protection introduces Company Protection Preview Article Dental Protection introduces Company Protection Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dental Protection has introduced a new product, Company Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 27/01/2023 Dental expert witness vindicated in High Court appeal Preview Article Dental expert witness vindicated in High Court appeal Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 27/01/2023 Communication tops list of what makes a great dentist Preview Article Communication tops list of what makes a great dentist Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 27/01/2023 Dental Protection raises wellbeing concern as IOC hearings increase b... Preview Article Dental Protection raises wellbeing concern as IOC hearings increase by 127% Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 10/11/2022 Dental Protection welcomes GDC’s commitment to dentists’ wellbeing Preview Article Dental Protection welcomes GDC’s commitment to dentists’ wellbeing Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection welcomes GDC’s commitment to dentists’ wellbeing. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 26/10/2022 Female dental professionals must be supported through menopause Preview Article Female dental professionals must be supported through menopause Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection is calling for better support for female dentists and dental care professionals (DCPs) struggling with menopause symptoms Read more Article contains Text
Press release 12/10/2022 Dental Protection welcomes PSA drive to wipe out inequality in regula... Preview Article Dental Protection welcomes PSA drive to wipe out inequality in regulation Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection welcomes PSA drive to wipe out inequality in regulation Read more Article contains Text
Press release 04/10/2022 2 in 5 dentists who graduated overseas faced fitness to practice hear... Preview Article 2 in 5 dentists who graduated overseas faced fitness to practice hearing without legal support Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview 2 in 5 dentists who graduated overseas faced fitness to practice hearing without legal support Read more Article contains Text
Press release 07/09/2022 Dental Protection: GDC strategic goals must consider registrant menta... Preview Article Dental Protection: GDC strategic goals must consider registrant mental wellbeing Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Strategic goals must consider registrant mental wellbeing, says Dental Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 23/08/2022 Dental Care Professionals face harsh sanctions when unrepresented at... Preview Article Dental Care Professionals face harsh sanctions when unrepresented at tribunals Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 17/08/2022 Confrontation and complaints from patients top early career dentist w... Preview Article Confrontation and complaints from patients top early career dentist worries Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 25/07/2022 Dental Protection shares guidance to help thwart vicarious liability... Preview Article Dental Protection shares guidance to help thwart vicarious liability and non-delegable duty of care claims Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dental Protection has set out a range of steps to help practice owners reduce the chance of a vicarious liability and non-delegable duty of care claim against them being successful. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 21/06/2022 Early career dentists share fears over complaints Preview Article Early career dentists share fears over complaints Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Three in four early career dentists in the UK (75%) say the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant and negative impact on their dental training, according to a Dental Protection survey Read more Article contains Text
Press release 10/05/2022 ORE backlog needs urgent action as waitlist increases by 35% Preview Article ORE backlog needs urgent action as waitlist increases by 35% Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Three in four early career dentists in the UK (75%) say the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant and negative impact on their dental training, according to a Dental Protection survey Read more Article contains Text
Press release 29/04/2022 Early career dentists: training significantly impacted by Covid-19 Preview Article Early career dentists: training significantly impacted by Covid-19 Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Three in four early career dentists in the UK (75%) say the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant and negative impact on their dental training, according to a Dental Protection survey Read more Article contains Text
Press release 25/04/2022 Dental Protection: fixed recoverable costs scheme must benefit dentis... Preview Article Dental Protection: fixed recoverable costs scheme must benefit dentistry Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection welcomes proposals to limit the legal costs that can be recovered by claimant lawyers for lower value clinical negligence claims, but believes more could be done to ensure such a scheme benefits dentistry. Read more Article contains Text
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