Press release 25/07/2022 Dental Protection shares guidance to help thwart vicarious liability... Preview Article Dental Protection shares guidance to help thwart vicarious liability and non-delegable duty of care claims Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection has set out a range of steps to help practice owners reduce the chance of a vicarious liability and non-delegable duty of care claim against them being successful. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 21/06/2022 Early career dentists share fears over complaints Preview Article Early career dentists share fears over complaints Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Three in four early career dentists in the UK (75%) say the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant and negative impact on their dental training, according to a Dental Protection survey Read more Article contains Text
Press release 10/05/2022 ORE backlog needs urgent action as waitlist increases by 35% Preview Article ORE backlog needs urgent action as waitlist increases by 35% Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Three in four early career dentists in the UK (75%) say the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant and negative impact on their dental training, according to a Dental Protection survey Read more Article contains Text
Press release 29/04/2022 Early career dentists: training significantly impacted by Covid-19 Preview Article Early career dentists: training significantly impacted by Covid-19 Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Three in four early career dentists in the UK (75%) say the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant and negative impact on their dental training, according to a Dental Protection survey Read more Article contains Text
Press release 25/04/2022 Dental Protection: fixed recoverable costs scheme must benefit dentis... Preview Article Dental Protection: fixed recoverable costs scheme must benefit dentistry Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection welcomes proposals to limit the legal costs that can be recovered by claimant lawyers for lower value clinical negligence claims, but believes more could be done to ensure such a scheme benefits dentistry. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 01/04/2022 Let nature in: We’re partnered with Portal Preview Article Let nature in: We’re partnered with Portal Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wellbeing
Case study 11/08/2022 Case Study: Leaving a sour taste in the mouth Preview Article Case Study: Leaving a sour taste in the mouth Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental hygienists, dental therapists and oral health therapists leave their practices for a variety of reasons, and occasionally this can be due to a breakdown in communication and issues surrounding working relationships within the practice Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 25/07/2022 Thwarting vicarious liability and non-delegable duty of care claims Preview Article Thwarting vicarious liability and non-delegable duty of care claims Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection outlines the ways you can protect yourself from an allegation of non-delegable duty of care or a claim of vicarious liability. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... vicarious liability duty of care Claims non-delegable duty of care NDDC
Case study 11/07/2022 Lost root claim goes to trial Preview Article Lost root claim goes to trial Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Paula Conwell, Litigation Solicitor at Dental Protection explains how a specialist expert assisted in a case concerning a delayed extraction. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent Record Keeping Expert Reports
Case study 11/07/2022 Apicectomy problem leads to excessive claim Preview Article Apicectomy problem leads to excessive claim Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Dawn Wood, Claims Negotiator at Dental Protection reports on a recent case whereby the claim was reduced and saved a significant amount of the member fund. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Consent extraction
Case study 11/07/2022 Missed periodontal disease leads to claim Preview Article Missed periodontal disease leads to claim Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dawn Wood, Claims Negotiator at Dental Protection reports on a case that highlights the importance of conducting regular Basic Periodontal Examinations (BPE). Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Record Keeping Expert Reports BPE
Case study 11/07/2022 Tricky extraction leads to hospital admission Preview Article Tricky extraction leads to hospital admission Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Hashim Talbot, Litigation Solicitor at Dental Protection, explains how Dental Protection's legal team stepped in to assist a general dental practitioner when an extraction leads to a claim of clinical negligence. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Adverse Outcomes Negligence Communication Record Keeping Expert Reports Claims
Webinar 09/09/2021 InPractice 2021: dentolegal essentials in a changing world Preview Article InPractice 2021: dentolegal essentials in a changing world () ★ Close Preview Saturday 16 October - 09.00 - 12.30. We’ve brought together a host of expert speakers to help members like you manage the risk you face today and practise with confidence. Read more
Webinar 03/07/2020 Recorded webinar: COVID-19 Infection prevention and control for denta... Preview Article Recorded webinar: COVID-19 Infection prevention and control for dental teams Time to read article: 61 mins () ★ Close Preview This webinar provides an overview to the dental team about Coronavirus and reviews the fundamental infection prevention and control measures that should be considered to reduce the likelihood of disease transmission within the dental practice. Read more Article contains Video
Webinar 02/07/2020 Recorded webinar: Dentistry is back, but not as we know it - your den... Preview Article Recorded webinar: Dentistry is back, but not as we know it - your dentolegal questions answered Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview This one hour webinar recording covers consulting remotely with the current health situation in the UK. Read more Article contains Video
Webinar 02/07/2020 Recorded webinar: Teledentistry in a COVID-19 world Preview Article Recorded webinar: Teledentistry in a COVID-19 world Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview This one hour webinar recording covers consulting remotely with the current health situation in the UK. Read more Article contains Video
Workshop 08/10/2019 Mastering consent and shared decision-making Preview Article Mastering consent and shared decision-making Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview When a patient is dissatisfied with the decision-making process surrounding their treatment, the risk of a complaint or claim can increase drastically. This workshop provides expert insights into conducting conversations with your patients. It will help you provide the advice they need to reach healthcare decisions that are right for them Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate Scotland Northern ireland Wales Training & CPD England
Webinar 09/04/2019 Recorded webinar: Building resilience and avoiding burnout Preview Article Recorded webinar: Building resilience and avoiding burnout Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview It’s a terrible thing to experience, but burnout also has an impact on your dentolegal risk, and the safety of your patients. Join Dr Suzy Jordache and Dr David Monaghan for a webinar designed to empower you to identify and manage this very real threat that clinicians face. Date: Tuesday 9 April 2019 Time: 19.30 – 20.30 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Stress
Masterclasses 01/03/2019 Risk management masterclass for dental practitioners Preview Article Risk management masterclass for dental practitioners Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview As an experienced dental practitioner you will know all about the risk of complaints and litigation. This masterclass can reduce your risk by developing your communication skills and teaching you a range of practical techniques to improve your patient interactions. Read more
Workshop 14/12/2018 Building resilience and avoiding burnout Preview Article Building resilience and avoiding burnout Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview The demand placed on modern clinicians means the possibility of burnout is growing significantly, impacting both the quality of care and potential increase in risk to patients. This workshop will help you recognise the signs of burnout and give you the knowledge and confidence to manage the symptoms, recover and prevent reoccurrence. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Communicate Wales Training & CPD Northern ireland Generic Dentistry
Workshop 01/07/2018 Mastering adverse outcomes Preview Article Mastering adverse outcomes Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview This workshop will give you the skills to successfully communicate with your patients should they suffer an adverse outcome during their care. Gain effective strategies and enhanced skills to help you respond, with an introduction to the ethical, legal and regulatory obligations that you would face following an adverse outcome. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern ireland Communicate England Scotland Generic Dentistry Wales