Date: Wednesday 13 May 2026
Time: 19.00-20.00
This webinar is designed for dentists in the early years of practice or those new to practice in Ireland. Starting out can bring a range of unfamiliar challenges, from managing adverse incidents and difficult interactions to navigating dental tourism and the complexities of transfer of care. Through real-life scenarios and a panel-based discussion, Medical Protection's expert clinicians will offer practical guidance on the situations you are most likely to encounter and how to handle them with confidence.
Topics covered will include:
- Adverse incidents
What to do when things go wrong – and how to protect both your patient and yourself. - Dental tourism
Managing patients returning from treatment abroad and navigating continuity of care. - Transfer of care
Handling handovers between clinicians safely and professionally. - Difficult interactions
De-escalating challenging situations and maintaining therapeutic relationships. - Social media pitfalls
Addressing inappropriate use by patients or members of the dental team.