Articles and features 07/03/2025 Dental Protection responds to POMs legislation for dental hygienists... Preview Article Dental Protection responds to POMs legislation for dental hygienists and therapists Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Last year’s change in legislation allowing dental hygienists and therapists to supply and administer certain prescription only medicines (POMs) has enabled dental practices to make much better use of the skills within their dental team. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Direct Access DCP
Articles and features 07/03/2025 Accelerating action for women in healthcare Preview Article Accelerating action for women in healthcare Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview International Women’s Day is about celebrating the success of women as well as recognising the progress is still needed to achieve gender equality. Here at MPS we understand that means deeds not words are required if we are going to continue accelerating action. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IWD
Press release 27/02/2025 Two-thirds of dental professionals “burnt out and exhausted” Preview Article Two-thirds of dental professionals “burnt out and exhausted” Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Almost two thirds of dental professionals say they are frequently burnt out and exhausted according to a survey undertaken by Dental Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 24/02/2025 New Dental Protection course to help navigate adverse outcomes Preview Article New Dental Protection course to help navigate adverse outcomes Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection has launched a new online course designed to help dentists navigate adverse outcomes with patients under their care. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 03/01/2025 Review of the GDC shows progress made but more to do, says Dental Pro... Preview Article Review of the GDC shows progress made but more to do, says Dental Protection Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection comments on the Professional Standards Authority's performance review of the General Dental Council. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 18/12/2024 Dental Protection: 2025 must be a year of change for dentistry Preview Article Dental Protection: 2025 must be a year of change for dentistry Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview With the new year approaching, Raj Rattan, Dental Director at Dental Protection, has set out his hopes for significant change to address the challenges in dentistry. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 03/12/2024 New duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace Preview Article New duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview On the 26 October 2024, the Government’s Worker Protection Act came into effect requiring employers to take a proactive approach to preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. In this article, Croner outlines the Act’s key requirements and the steps you can take to meet these new obligations. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Croner
Articles and features 03/12/2024 Zero-hours contracts - how the new bill may affect your practice Preview Article Zero-hours contracts - how the new bill may affect your practice Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The Employment Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, is set to make some of the most significant changes to employment law in a generation, with a particular focus on ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts. In this article Croner outlines what these changes are and how you can prepare for the new legislation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Croner
Press release 19/11/2024 Dentist Judith Husband joins MPS Council Preview Article Dentist Judith Husband joins MPS Council Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
08/11/2024 Submission to the Change NHS consultation Preview Article Submission to the Change NHS consultation Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview Dental Protection responds to the Government's Change NHS consultation to shape the new 10 Year Health Plan for England. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 22/10/2024 HR Topic - How do I dismiss someone on probation? Preview Article HR Topic - How do I dismiss someone on probation? Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Staff dismissals can be a challenging process for both sides. In this article, Croner explores the legal routes a practice principal can take to ensure a due process is observed. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Croner
Articles and features 22/10/2024 HR Topic - How to manage absence and mental wellbeing Preview Article HR Topic - How to manage absence and mental wellbeing Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Managing absences and balancing the wellbeing of your dental staff doesn’t have to be a struggle. In this article, Dental Protection partner, Croner shares techniques to help ensure your team remains present and correct. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Croner
Press release 14/10/2024 Foundation dentists’ projects on improving periodontal care recognise... Preview Article Foundation dentists’ projects on improving periodontal care recognised in research competition Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview The winners of the inaugural research competition for UK foundation dentists launched by Dental Protection in partnership with the MPS Foundation has produced noteworthy projects to improve periodontal care. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 29/07/2024 Dental Protection sets out priorities for new Government Preview Article Dental Protection sets out priorities for new Government Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dental Protection has called on the new UK Government to prioritise critical issues currently impacting dental professionals and patients - including access to NHS dentistry, GDC and clinical negligence claims reform, child oral health, and growth of and support for the dental workforce. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 26/07/2024 Consultation response regarding dental hygienists and dental therapists Preview Article Consultation response regarding dental hygienists and dental therapists Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read the Dental Protection submission to the Department of Health and Social Care on enabling dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer specific medicines. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 04/07/2024 HR Topic - Training and development for dental professionals Preview Article HR Topic - Training and development for dental professionals Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 04/07/2024 HR Topic - Changes to flexible working regulations & encouraging a wo... Preview Article HR Topic - Changes to flexible working regulations & encouraging a work-life balance Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 03/07/2024 Dental Protection welcomes GDC move to stop publishing IOC decisions Preview Article Dental Protection welcomes GDC move to stop publishing IOC decisions Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection has welcomed the GDC’s decision to no longer publish determinations made by the Interim Orders Committee prior to a review or hearing, as part of its commitment to reduce the impact of the fitness to practise process on dental professionals’ mental wellbeing. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 17/06/2024 Dental Protection’s Professor Callum Youngson awarded MBE Preview Article Dental Protection’s Professor Callum Youngson awarded MBE Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 12/06/2024 Check CPD in time, Dental Protection urges DCPs Preview Article Check CPD in time, Dental Protection urges DCPs Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 10/06/2024 Dental Protection goes green Preview Article Dental Protection goes green Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 14/05/2024 Provisional registration would require a stronger supervision plan, s... Preview Article Provisional registration would require a stronger supervision plan, says Dental Protection Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 09/05/2024 George Wright: Record-keeping in the real world of general dental pra... Preview Article George Wright: Record-keeping in the real world of general dental practice Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 30/04/2024 A workspace revolution for the independent hygienist Preview Article A workspace revolution for the independent hygienist Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Anna Middleton reveals all about her independent dental business, London Hygienist. Read more Article contains Text