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.

Dr Simrit Ryatt, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at why certain approaches to avoiding risk can become self-fulfilling prophecies.

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.

Important information for members regarding claims arising from your vicarious liability / extended liability.

We carefully consider each request for assistance, but there are some circumstances in which we are unlikely to help. The following, whilst not an exhaustive list, are some examples of where we are unlikely to provide assistance.

Join friends, dentolegal expert Caroline Chapman and BADT member Shaun Howe, as they examine the issues that matter to dental care professionals right now.

This one hour webinar recording covers consulting remotely with the current health situation in the UK.

Dr Yvonne Shaw, Dental Underwriting Policy Lead at Dental Protection, considers some of the risks arising from patients pursuing direct-to-consumer dental care

Helen Kaney, Dentolegal Consultant and Medico and Dentolegal Services Team Lead at Dental Protection, looks at the key differences between indemnity and insurance

We’re celebrating your expertise and dedication to the profession with discounts for Members, Associate Fellows and Fellows of the College of General Dentistry.

As a result of changes to practice aimed at reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19, the clearance of infectious particles (“fallow time”) following an AGP needs to be considered, and this is dependent on the ventilation and air change within the room.

As a result of changes to practice aimed at reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and protecting staff, fit-testing of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is necessary for staff carrying out certain dental procedures.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created much uncertainty within dentistry. However, one important activity remains unchanged and is arguably more vital than ever. Elaine Cook, dentolegal consultant at Dental Protection, finds out why

These coronavirus Q&As are reflective of the advice we are sharing with members around the world.