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Guidance, advice, and defence – all the protection you need under one roof

Dental indemnity safeguards dentists and dental professionals against the repercussions of dental malpractice claims and cases such as GDC investigations, allowing you to focus on delivering optimal patient care knowing your career, reputation, and finances are in safe hands.

Dental Protection membership gives you access to invaluable dentolegal advice and assistance supporting you through complex legal and ethical challenges. With our team of experts by your side, membership means you can practise with confidence, knowing whatever challenges you may face, we’re by your side and ready in your corner.

If any of the statements below apply to you please call us on 0800 561 9000.

• You are applying for membership for work undertaken in more than one country
• You are applying for membership for both medical and dental work
• You require membership of an existing Dental Protection Xtra scheme and undertake work outside of the group, for which you require individual membership.

If you have outstanding regulatory, licensing, registration body, criminal or disciplinary investigations your application will not be accepted

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Orthodontics: Navigating the challenges of taking over care

With a reported 65,000 UK patients without access to their treatment provider, here's what you need to know about taking over orthodontic care. 

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Navigating burnout in dentistry: Anna Middleton shares her journey

Navigating burnout in dentistry: Anna Middleton shares her journey

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Dental hygienist Anna Middleton reflects on the pressures facing dental professionals today and the importance of open conversations around mental health.

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