Workshop 01/07/2018 Dental records for general dental practitioners Preview Article Dental records for general dental practitioners Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This workshop highlights the importance of well-organised dental records, to aid continuity of care and ensure good practice. Through a range of presentations, discussions, case scenarios and practical exercises, it highlights the importance of accurate and up-to-date dental records for both patient care and professional defence. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk Training & CPD Record Keeping
Workshop 01/07/2018 Mastering difficult interactions Preview Article Mastering difficult interactions Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This workshop helps you identify and utilise a range of different skills in difficult interactions with patients and colleagues. These skills can help you reach a more favourable clinical outcome and still preserve the integrity of professional relationships. Very constructive. Finally, a model of workplace behaviour that will help change my patient interactions in the future. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Training & CPD Generic Dentistry Communicate
Workshop 01/07/2018 Mastering your risk Preview Article Mastering your risk Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This workshop gives you a thorough grounding in the issues surrounding managing risk through communication. It introduces proven preventative skills and techniques you can implement immediately to reduce your exposure to litigation and complaints, improving patient safety. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales Generic Dentistry Northern ireland Scotland Training & CPD England
Press release 29/06/2018 Effective in-house systems can nip complaints in the bud Preview Article Effective in-house systems can nip complaints in the bud Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview New evidence shows that having an effective, in-house complaints process in place and displayed in the practice can help to avoid complaints from escalating into claims and prevent a complaint being made directly to the General Dental Council (GDC), say Dental Protection. Read more
Press release 29/06/2018 Public believe marketing campaigns by ‘No Win No Fee’ firms are on th... Preview Article Public believe marketing campaigns by ‘No Win No Fee’ firms are on the up Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview 43% of the public believe there are now more marketing campaigns by ‘No Win No Fee’ firms compared to five years ago, according to a YouGov survey of 2000 people conducted on behalf of Dental Protection. Read more
News and updates 28/06/2018 Contacting member services Preview Article Contacting member services Close Preview Read more
News and updates 13/06/2018 Dental Protection: Good record keeping key in phase-down of dental am... Preview Article Dental Protection: Good record keeping key in phase-down of dental amalgam Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection is reminding dentists in the UK to maintain good clinical records and obtain full consent if a decision is made to use amalgam as a restorative material, ahead of changes to EU Regulations on its use. Read more
Articles and features 08/06/2018 Redaction and anonymisation - doing your bit for data protection Preview Article Redaction and anonymisation - doing your bit for data protection Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview New data protection regulations came into force on 25 May and MPS is committed to fulfilling its legal obligations – correct redaction and anonymisation is one way that you can play your part in safeguarding data. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate Handover Record Keeping
News and updates 06/06/2018 New BDA president is Dental Protection adviser Preview Article New BDA president is Dental Protection adviser Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Read more
Articles and features 06/06/2018 Reducing the risks of perio Preview Article Reducing the risks of perio Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Associate dentolegal consultant Andrew Walker explains how you can reduce your risk of periodontal claims and complaints Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Periodontics
Articles and features 11/04/2018 How does the new GDPR affect my practice? Preview Article How does the new GDPR affect my practice? Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview We look at how the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) impact your dental practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Data Protection Practice management Dental Records Record Keeping
Articles and features 10/04/2018 Getting ready for GDPR Preview Article Getting ready for GDPR Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Useful information for preparing for new GDPR Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice management Dental Records Record Keeping Compliance Data Protection
Press release 08/03/2018 Dental Protection successful in challenging “irrational and unfair” P... Preview Article Dental Protection successful in challenging “irrational and unfair” Practitioner Services decision Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection has successfully challenged the actions of Practitioner Services of NHS National Services Scotland in a Judicial Review over the recovery of alleged overpayments. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 24/01/2018 GDC should remain dedicated regulator in reform plans, but opportunit... Preview Article GDC should remain dedicated regulator in reform plans, but opportunity for improvement must be seized Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview In its response to the Department of Health (DH) consultation on the future of professional regulation in healthcare, Dental Protection said change is long overdue - but warned against reform that would see the creation of a ‘super regulator’ or a similar large scale amalgamation which could result in a lack expertise and understanding of the distinct professions. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 18/01/2018 GDC standards Q&A - Principle 1 - Put patients' interests first Preview Article GDC standards Q&A - Principle 1 - Put patients' interests first Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk
17/01/2018 Working abroad Preview Article Working abroad Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview If you are planning to work overseas, we want to ensure you are properly prepared so that you can make the most of your experience. Read more Tagged in... Compliance Generic Dentistry
News and updates 26/10/2017 Enhanced CPD changes for 2018 Preview Article Enhanced CPD changes for 2018 Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Changes to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for all dental registrants start in 2018. Read more Article contains Text
12/09/2017 Top Tips for Final Year Dental Students Preview Article Top Tips for Final Year Dental Students Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview We hope you find these top tips useful. Everyone has their own ways of making life a little easier. If you would like to include a top tip on this page please click on the tab below. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career Planning
Event 11/09/2017 Royal College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting Preview Article Royal College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting Close Preview Dr Raj Rattan, Dental Director at Dental Protection, will be speaking on risk management at the Royal College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting in Dublin on 3 November 2017. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Oral Surgery
11/09/2017 News from Dental Protection Preview Article News from Dental Protection Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dental Protection now offers a new service for final year, first and second year post-graduation membership. That’s right you can sign up and renew your membership via our website. Read more Article contains Text
11/09/2017 Executive Director, John Tiernan, retires after 23 years at MPS Preview Article Executive Director, John Tiernan, retires after 23 years at MPS Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview John Tiernan, Executive Director of Member Engagement at MPS will retire in July 2016, after 23 years’ in supporting doctors and dentists in dentolegal and medicolegal issues. Read more Article contains Text
07/09/2017 NHS/Crown Indemnity Preview Article NHS/Crown Indemnity Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview When a clinician is employed as a dentist or a dental care professional within the NHS salaried services, it is a common assumption that the NHS employer will automatically assist in the event of a negligence claim against the individual clinician. Read more Article contains Text
07/09/2017 Subscription Rates Preview Article Subscription Rates Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Choosing the right category of membership is essential to ensure you are entitled to seek assistance. Our experienced Membership Services team is available to advise you about the right membership category that is tailor-made for you. Read more Article contains Text