Articles and features 01/04/2022 Examining soft tissues Preview Article Examining soft tissues Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Unlike many other areas of healthcare, dentists generally get to examine fit ambulant patients at varying intervals, and at times when they may have no symptoms or any particular reason for attending, other than for a periodic review of their oral health. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Dentistry DCP Record Keeping dental care professional ENT Managing Clinical Risk
News and updates 01/04/2022 Let nature in: We’re partnered with Portal Preview Article Let nature in: We’re partnered with Portal Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wellbeing
Articles and features 31/03/2022 Explaining relevant risk factors to patients Preview Article Explaining relevant risk factors to patients Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview A clinician’s specialised knowledge of the aetiology of various oral and dental conditions places him, or her, in a position of significant advantage relative to most patients. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Dentistry Record Keeping Managing Clinical Risk ENT Communication
Articles and features 23/03/2022 What does a Dentolegal Consultant do? Preview Article What does a Dentolegal Consultant do? Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Dentolegal consultant Investigations Complaints working from home dentolegal advice
Articles and features 09/03/2022 Knowing your scope in a world of Direct Access Preview Article Knowing your scope in a world of Direct Access Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Before 2013, all members of the dental team had to work on the prescription of a dentist – then the GDC issued guidance that allowed Direct Access for some dental care professionals. Former dental nurses Amanda Waite and Evelyn Ferguson-Williams, Case Managers at Dental Protection, look at why dental care professionals still need to practise within their competence Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... dental hygienist dental therapist dental care professional dental nurse Competence
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
Press release 02/02/2022 Dental Protection responds to government consultation on clinical neg... Preview Article Dental Protection responds to government consultation on clinical negligence fee cap Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dental Protection responds to government consultation on clinical negligence fee cap. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 13/12/2021 Dental Protection welcomes GDC statement on complaints during the pan... Preview Article Dental Protection welcomes GDC statement on complaints during the pandemic Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dental Protection welcomes GDC statement on complaints during the pandemic. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 02/11/2021 Complaint handling: A step-by-step guide for dental nurses Preview Article Complaint handling: A step-by-step guide for dental nurses Time to read article: 9 mins Close Preview George Wright, Dentolegal Consultant and Senior Dental Educator at Dental Protection, offers a comprehensive overview of effective complaint handling Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints
Case study 02/11/2021 An eventful extraction Preview Article An eventful extraction Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Negligence extraction Consent Dental Council Expert Reports
Case study 02/11/2021 An allegation of dishonesty Preview Article An allegation of dishonesty Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Record Keeping fitness to practise misconduct Practice management
News and updates 02/11/2021 Dental Protection partners with the new College of General Dentistry Preview Article Dental Protection partners with the new College of General Dentistry Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 02/11/2021 Complaint management – here to help Preview Article Complaint management – here to help Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Nipping complaints in the bud is always the best approach, where possible – Dental Protection’s Dr Simrit Ryatt, Dentolegal Consultant, looks at how we can help manage complaints on your behalf. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication COVID-19 patient expectations Complaints
Articles and features 02/11/2021 Defensive practice – does it really lower our risk? Preview Article Defensive practice – does it really lower our risk? Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dr Simrit Ryatt, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at why certain approaches to avoiding risk can become self-fulfilling prophecies. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... defensive dentistry Ethics Risk Claims Complaints
Articles and features 02/11/2021 Cosmetic dentistry: ethics and aesthetics Preview Article Cosmetic dentistry: ethics and aesthetics Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview Cosmetic dentistry is an increasingly popular undertaking for many dental practitioners but is laced with dentolegal risks. Dr Martin Foster, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, talks through the principal learning points. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... veneers patient expectations cosmetic dentistry Orthodontics
Articles and features 02/11/2021 Learning from complaints Preview Article Learning from complaints Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview We recently published the article “Reflecting on a complaint” by Zoe Levenson, which was the winning entry in our competition run in partnership with Dental Training Consultants. Here we present the two excellent runners-up in the competition, by Jenna Shah and Priyanka Adatia. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Communication
Press release 29/10/2021 Dental Protection adds four new members to its Board Preview Article Dental Protection adds four new members to its Board Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dental Protection adds four new members to its Board. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 20/10/2021 Discover one of the first black qualified dentists in the UK, as part... Preview Article Discover one of the first black qualified dentists in the UK, as part of #BlackHistoryMonth Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview With help from his grandchildren, Dental Protection celebrates the life of Edward Tull-Warnock, one of the first black professionally registered dentists in the UK, as part of #BlackHistoryMonth. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Edward Tull-Warnock Scotland
30/09/2021 Consultation response to the DHSC consultation on statutory regulation Preview Article Consultation response to the DHSC consultation on statutory regulation Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview MPS response to the Department of Health and Social Care consultation on Healthcare regulation: deciding when statutory regulation is appropriate Read more Article contains Text PDF
Press release 30/09/2021 Scottish Government Covid-19 inquiry: Dental profession must be bette... Preview Article Scottish Government Covid-19 inquiry: Dental profession must be better supported in a future pandemic Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dental professionals must receive better support for their physical, emotional and financial wellbeing in a future pandemic situation, to ensure patients continue to get the best possible care and treatment and avoid long-term impacts on the profession. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/09/2021 Dental Protection reveals key advice trends during Covid-19 Preview Article Dental Protection reveals key advice trends during Covid-19 Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Handling patient complaints about delays in treatment due to backlogs, and situations where staff refuse a Covid-19 vaccination, are the key areas dental professionals have sought advice and support from Dental Protection in 2021. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 24/09/2021 Committee inquiry into rising clinical negligence costs welcomed Preview Article Committee inquiry into rising clinical negligence costs welcomed Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection welcomes the Health and Social Care Committee inquiry into rising clinical negligence costs. Read more Article contains Text