Case study 05/06/2020 Quick thinking avoids a claim following a perforated root Preview Article Quick thinking avoids a claim following a perforated root Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Decision Making Competence
Case study 05/06/2020 A sharp intake of breath Preview Article A sharp intake of breath Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Equipment
Case study 05/06/2020 When the time is right Preview Article When the time is right Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A hygienist member of Dental Protection contacted us to report that the practice she worked in had received a strongly worded telephone complaint concerning the provision of periodontal therapy, which included the removal of calculus and root surface debridement. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Prescribing Complaints
Articles and features 05/06/2020 The periodontal paradox Preview Article The periodontal paradox Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Alasdair McKelvie and Dr Andrew Walker, dentolegal consultants at Dental Protection, advise on controlling risk when it comes to identifying and managing periodontal disease Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Periodontics
Articles and features 05/06/2020 Managing endodontic file separation Preview Article Managing endodontic file separation Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview One of the most frequent adverse events reported is the separation (or fracture) of an endodontic instrument within a tooth. Dr Simon Parsons, dentolegal consultant at Dental Protection, looks at what we can do to reduce our risk of procedural error and how we might manage these cases should they arise Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Endodontics
Press release 04/06/2020 Covid-19: Dental Protection survey reveals top 5 worries for dentists Preview Article Covid-19: Dental Protection survey reveals top 5 worries for dentists Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A survey of dentists in the UK has revealed the key issues affecting their mental wellbeing during the pandemic. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/05/2020 Covid-19: Dental Protection offers support to dentists deciding to re... Preview Article Covid-19: Dental Protection offers support to dentists deciding to re-open practices Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dental Protection has reassured all members working in England who choose to return to work that they will continue to be supported. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales
News and updates 27/05/2020 Information for dental members considering re-opening their private p... Preview Article Information for dental members considering re-opening their private practice in England Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview We have received a number of queries from individual members and various professional groups in England seeking clarification on Dental Protection’s position in relation to the re-opening of private practices. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 13/05/2020 Covid-19: Dental Protection urges Welsh Government to look again at s... Preview Article Covid-19: Dental Protection urges Welsh Government to look again at support offer for dentists Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection has called on the Welsh Government to look again at its offer to provide dentists with 80% of their NHS annual contract value (ACV), following concerns that the offer will be insufficient for many. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales
Press release 26/03/2020 Covid-19: Dental Protection announces two months free membership Preview Article Covid-19: Dental Protection announces two months free membership Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A package of support – the equivalent of offering the next two months of membership for free - has been set out by Dental Protection for members who have experienced a significant drop in their workload and a dramatic fall in income due to Covid-19. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 25/03/2020 A message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council Preview Article A message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview We are writing to you as colleagues and fellow MPS members to thank you for the work you are doing now and in the months ahead to tackle COVID-19, and also to tell you about the actions MPS is taking to support you during this time. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 24/03/2020 Protecting members’ financial position Preview Article Protecting members’ financial position Close Preview We are keen to support members with private practice who have seen a significant drop in their work and a dramatic fall in income. We are currently investigating ways to provide increased flexibility to make subscriptions more affordable for members during this challenging time. Once we have agreed the details, we will actively communicate and share our plans directly with members. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 18/03/2020 Coronavirus guidance for practice principals Preview Article Coronavirus guidance for practice principals Close Preview Managing coronavirus issues at work - guidance notes and Q&A for practice principals. Read more Article contains PDF
Press release 06/03/2020 Dental Protection celebrates first women in dentistry Preview Article Dental Protection celebrates first women in dentistry Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview International Women’s Day – celebrated 8 March every year- aims to, among other causes, honour the achievements of women throughout history and across the globe. Dental Protection is proud to support women in healthcare across the world and has today unveiled information about its first women members. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 05/02/2020 Dental Protection provides indemnity to dental volunteers at Bridge2Aid Preview Article Dental Protection provides indemnity to dental volunteers at Bridge2Aid Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection provides indemnity to dental volunteers at Bridge2Aid Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... nhs gdc fitness to practise
Articles and features 05/02/2020 Bridge2Aid: how dental volunteering is offering hope to those in pain Preview Article Bridge2Aid: how dental volunteering is offering hope to those in pain Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dental Protection is proud to support the work of Bridge2Aid, a charitable organisation doing fantastic work to improve access to emergency dental care by training healthcare workers in developing countries. Find out more about the organisation’s work in this article Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 04/02/2020 Brexit update Preview Article Brexit update Close Preview Statement from Dental Protection regarding our preparedness for Brexit. Read more
Press release 03/02/2020 Dental Protection: Time to focus on getting UK dental regulation right Preview Article Dental Protection: Time to focus on getting UK dental regulation right Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection urges the new Government to make swift progress in reforming dental regulation and enabling much needed improvements to Fitness to Practise (FtP) processes. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... fitness to practise nhs gdc
Press release 20/01/2020 Dental Protection welcomes High Court pensions ruling Preview Article Dental Protection welcomes High Court pensions ruling Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection have welcomed the High Court decision handed down on Friday that it was unlawful for the Government to suspend the payment of pensions to NHS professionals who had been charged with certain criminal offences but not yet convicted. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... nhs
Articles and features 15/01/2020 FGDP urges botox ad compliance Preview Article FGDP urges botox ad compliance Close Preview The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) is encouraging dentists and dental practices offering botulinum toxin injections to ensure their marketing is legally compliant. Read more Tagged in... Compliance
Press release 15/01/2020 Half of dentists in the UK have considered leaving dentistry for reas... Preview Article Half of dentists in the UK have considered leaving dentistry for reasons of personal wellbeing Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The dental community must act to prevent burnout amongst dentists so they stay in practice rather than quit the profession, according to Dental Protection. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... gdc
Case study 04/12/2019 Considering CBCT Preview Article Considering CBCT Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview One of the most spectacular examples of new technology in modern dentistry is the increasing use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Dentolegal consultant Jim Lafferty looks at important aspects of the technique Read more Tagged in... Endodontics Diagnosis Treatment Planning
Case study 04/12/2019 An unexpected surprise Preview Article An unexpected surprise Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Ms C visited her dentist, requesting an improvement on her overall smile and the specific appearance of the upper lateral incisors. Read more Tagged in... Consent
Case study 04/12/2019 Bridging the gap Preview Article Bridging the gap Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Mrs R attended Dr A’s practice to discuss treatment options to restore her upper arch. Read more Tagged in... Treatment Planning