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Human error in dentistry: Part one - Understanding why mistakes happen
Noel Kavanagh, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, takes an in-depth look at human errors in dentistry in the first of a three-part series.
1 Oct, 2025
New guidance on advertising higher risk non-surgical cosmetic procedures
In this article, which can be read in conjunction with the podcast of the same name (link below), Dr Annalene Weston explores some of the key themes of newly launched guidance.
1 Oct, 2025
Brushing up on consent for our youngest patients
Martin Foster, Dentolegal Services Team Lead, and Noel Kavanagh, Deputy Dental Director and Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, share considerations for obtaining valid consent in paediatric dentistry.
1 Oct, 2025
Parental consent for minors: When is one parent enough?
Guidance on parental consent in dentistry, including risk management, shared responsibility and handling misunderstandings when treating minors.
1 Oct, 2025
MPS Foundation funds vital global research into dentist wellbeing
The MPS Foundation – a global not-for-profit research initiative that invests in research into patient safety and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals – is funding a project that will provide tailored interventions to protect dentists’ health and wellbeing.
4 Aug, 2025
The passing of Kevin Lewis
Raj Rattan, Dental Director at Dental Protection commenting on the passing of Kevin Lewis
4 Aug, 2025
Clinical negligence claims: the human and financial cost
Our recent findings reveal the very significant impact that unnecessarily stressful clinical negligence processes are having on healthcare professionals and patients’ wellbeing. Join us to call on the Government for urgent reforms to minimise the impact on everyone involved.
10 May, 2024
Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient safety and wellbeing projects
The MPS Foundation - a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety – has opened for applications for its 2024 grant programme.
28 Mar, 2024
Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient safety and wellbeing projects
The MPS Foundation - a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety – has opened for applications for its 2024 grant programme.
28 Mar, 2024
Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient safety and wellbeing projects
The MPS Foundation - a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety – has opened for applications for its 2024 grant programme.
28 Mar, 2024
Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient safety and wellbeing projects
The MPS Foundation - a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety – has opened for applications for its 2024 grant programme.
28 Mar, 2024
Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient safety and wellbeing projects
The MPS Foundation - a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety – has opened for applications for its 2024 grant programme.
28 Mar, 2024
Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient safety and wellbeing projects
The MPS Foundation - a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety – has opened for applications for its 2024 grant programme.
28 Mar, 2024
Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient safety and wellbeing projects
The MPS Foundation - a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety – has opened for applications for its 2024 grant programme.
28 Mar, 2024