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.

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.

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.

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.

Within this article, the experts at Croner will delve into the current landscape, explore the root causes of these challenges, and discuss potential strategies to address them.

Here are some recent case studies based on advice given to members, alongside Croner's expert advice - available to Practice Principal members at any time.

Dr Martin Foster, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at how ethics shape the traces dental practitioners leave in their patient care

Evelyn Ferguson-Williams, Dental Case Manager at Dental Protection, explains the record keeping responsibilities of dental nurse, which are an essential part of their daily routine.

Dental Protection member and award-winning hygienist Amber Ojak (@theedinburghdentalhygienist) explores how taking the time to understand patient behaviour can be key in improving oral hygiene and treating periodontal disease.

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.

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.

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

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.