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Podcast 13/04/2023

Podcast - The Torque: a series for dental hygienists and dental thera...

Podcast - The Torque: a series for dental hygienists and dental therapists - Episode 4

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Join Claire Stott, Case Manager and Dental Hygienist is joined by our member, award-winning Dental Hygienist and Therapist Anna Middleton (aka @londonhygienist) as they examine the issues that matter to dental care professionals right now.

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Podcast 11/04/2023

Podcast - The Torque: a series for dental hygienists and dental thera...

Podcast - The Torque: a series for dental hygienists and dental therapists - Episode 3

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Join Lesley Harrison, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection and Dental Protection member and award-winning Dental Hygienist and Therapist Amber Ojak (aka @the edinburghdentalhygienist) as they examine the issues that matter to dental care professionals right now.

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News and updates 28/03/2023

Arora review: Could there be lessons for the GDC too?

Arora review: Could there be lessons for the GDC too?

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Dental Protection updates members on the relevant work it has done to respond to the independent review of the Dr Arora case.

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Press release 28/03/2023

GDC draft indemnity guidance a positive step forward, says Dental Pro...

GDC draft indemnity guidance a positive step forward, says Dental Protection

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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.

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Case study 17/03/2023

Patient accidentally inhales crown

Patient accidentally inhales crown

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First-year associate dentist, Dr K, is shocked when their patient accidentally swallowed a crown during fitting. Dr George Wright, Deputy Dental Director of Dental Protection recalls the case.

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Articles and features 10/03/2023

School outreach programmes: What to consider before handing out free...

School outreach programmes: What to consider before handing out freebies and taking photos

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Practitioners who dedicate their time, effort and resources to school outreach programmes, generally do so voluntarily and with the best interests of the community at heart. But what happens when a seemingly innocent act endangers children? Dr Yash Naidoo, Case Manager at Dental Protection, shares a real-life experience.

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Press release 03/03/2023

Dental Protection welcomes GDC improvements

Dental Protection welcomes GDC improvements

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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.

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Case study 22/02/2023

A letter of complaint for a first-year associate

A letter of complaint for a first-year associate

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Dr George Wright, Deputy Dental Director of Dental Protection, reports on a case about a first-year associate who received a letter of complaint.

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Press release 20/02/2023

Further delay to GDC reform frustrating and disappointing

Further delay to GDC reform frustrating and disappointing

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“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.”

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Articles and features 09/02/2023

Top elective planning tips

Top elective planning tips

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When planning your elective, its essential to stay organised and have the right measures in place to help make your experience as stress free as possible. Here's our list of top things to consider before and during your trip.

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Articles and features 31/01/2023

Funding your dental elective

Funding your dental elective

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Your elective allows you to experience dentistry like never before in a completely different social and cultural environment. A 4th year dental student offers some support and guidance on how to fund your upcoming dental elective.

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