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Raj Rattan MBE appointed Global Adviser to Medical Protection Society
Medical Protection Society (MPS) – of which Dental Protection is part – has announced the appointment of Professor Raj Rattan as Global Adviser, a role he will take up in April 2026.
15 Dec, 2025
In conversation with... The Australia team on Aphra’s new guidelines on non-surgical cosmetic procedures
The Dental Protection Australia podcast series shines a light on the big dentolegal issues affecting dental practitioners across Australia today.
9 Oct, 2025
Dental Protection launches landmark framework to support safer AI use
Dental Protection has launched the AI Safer Practice Framework to help dental professionals integrate AI safely and responsibly into practice.
2 Oct, 2025
Empathy and altruism in dental education: Nurturing the heart behind the hand
Dr Nazurah binti Nik Eezammuddeen, based at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, shares the research team’s work on immersive clinical learning, funded by The MPS Foundation.
1 Oct, 2025
New teeth for a new life
Dr Kiran Keshwara, Dentolegal Consultant, explores a recent case that highlights the clinical, ethical, and dentolegal risks of cosmetic treatment when it is rushed and poorly planned.
1 Oct, 2025
In conversation with Yash Naidoo
Interview with Yash Naidoo, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, sharing his thoughts on dental negligence complaints and claims
1 Oct, 2025
The ethics of endodontic file fracture
James Foster discusses the importance of informing patients and involving them in the consent process with root canal treatment.
1 Oct, 2025
The risks that hide behind a veneer
Dr Simon Parsons, Dentolegal Consultant, considers dental appearance treatments through the lens of dentolegal risk.
1 Oct, 2025
Responding to a complaint and a goodwill reimbursement
Yash Naidoo, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, shares a case where a patient complained after a routine extraction and requested a refund.
1 Oct, 2025
Why communication counts
Dr James Foster, Head of Dental Services – Asia and Australasia, shares how sincere and patient communication is the key to navigating difficult conversations.
1 Oct, 2025
The real cost of treatment?
Dr Annalene Weston, Dentolegal Consultant explores the range of costs of care through the lens of a recent case.
1 Oct, 2025
The next time you fracture an endodontic file
Dr David Crum, Director, NZDA/DPL Indemnity Services, discusses the importance of informing patients and involving them in the consent process with root canal treatment.
1 Oct, 2025
I’d give my eye tooth to be rid of this patient!
Dr Simon Parson, Dentolegal Consultant, walks us through a recent case where a seemingly innocuous single crown on a patient with a history of cosmetic dentistry led to a dentist’s nightmare.
1 Oct, 2025
Latest guidelines on performing non-surgical cosmetic procedures
Dr Colm Harney considers Ahpra’s new guidelines for practitioners who perform non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
1 Oct, 2025
Are consent forms enough?
Noel Kavanagh, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, discusses misunderstandings about consent forms and obtaining valid consent.
1 Oct, 2025
Practical wisdom in modern healthcare: A conversation with Raj Rattan
Exploring phronesis, evidence‑based practice and AI, and why practical wisdom remains essential to safe, ethical healthcare.
1 Oct, 2025
Handling paediatric complaints with care
Yash Naidoo, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, shares a case where a goodwill refund avoided escalation in a paediatric complaint.
1 Oct, 2025