News and updates 20/09/2023 Consultation response regarding dental hygienists and dental therapists Preview Article Consultation response regarding dental hygienists and dental therapists Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read the Dental Protection submission to the Department of Health and Social Care on enabling dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer specific medicines. Read more Article contains Text PDF
News and updates 08/09/2023 GDC pilot to speed up some investigation processes welcome, says Dent... Preview Article GDC pilot to speed up some investigation processes welcome, says Dental Protection Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection has welcomed the Fitness to Practise pilot launched by the General Dental Council (GDC) this week aimed at concluding simple cases more quickly, in the absence of wider regulatory reform. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 04/09/2023 Dental Protection partners with boutique dentistry stationery store t... Preview Article Dental Protection partners with boutique dentistry stationery store to offer exclusive discount to students Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Student members of Dental Protection will now receive 10% off all products from the student-founded online stationery store, ForAllThingsDentistry. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 01/09/2023 Dental Protection research competition for UK foundation dentists Preview Article Dental Protection research competition for UK foundation dentists Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Are you a foundation dentist looking to make a difference? Enter our research competition to showcase your expertise in periodontal care and be in with a chance of winning £1,000. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 29/08/2023 Frustration over access to dental care fuelling abuse against dental... Preview Article Frustration over access to dental care fuelling abuse against dental professionals Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview In a Dental Protection survey of over 1,300 UK dental professionals, more than half (57%) say they have experienced or witnessed verbal or physical abuse from patients or their relatives in the past 12 months, with 64% of those saying the incidents resulted from frustration over long waiting times for appointments and 59% saying it related to the treatment they received. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 22/06/2023 GDC guidance will help snuff out misinformation on indemnity, says De... Preview Article GDC guidance will help snuff out misinformation on indemnity, says Dental Protection Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 22/06/2023 10 years on: Direct Access for dental hygienists and dental therapists Preview Article 10 years on: Direct Access for dental hygienists and dental therapists Time to read article: 9 mins Close Preview This year marks the tenth anniversary of Direct Access. Evelyn Ferguson-Williams, Dental Case Manager at Dental Protection, provides an update as well as gives voice to concerns from our members about changes to Scope of Practice guidance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Dental Healthcare Professional Dental Hygienist Dental Therapist Direct Access DCP
Case study 15/06/2023 Diagnostic errors: three case studies Preview Article Diagnostic errors: three case studies Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview Dr Nuala Carney, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at three cases involving diagnostic errors, all with very different outcomes Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 15/06/2023 Ethical fingerprints: how our ethics can be impacted by clinical work Preview Article Ethical fingerprints: how our ethics can be impacted by clinical work Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Martin Foster, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at how ethics shape the traces dental practitioners leave in their patient care Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 14/06/2023 Record keeping: a dental nurse’s perspective Preview Article Record keeping: a dental nurse’s perspective Time to read article: 9 mins Close Preview Evelyn Ferguson-Williams, Dental Case Manager at Dental Protection, explains the record keeping responsibilities of dental nurse, which are an essential part of their daily routine. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... dental nurse dental hygienist dental therapist DCP dental healthcare professional dental care professional
Articles and features 02/05/2023 Understanding patient behaviour to educate and motivate Preview Article Understanding patient behaviour to educate and motivate Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection member and award-winning hygienist Amber Ojak (@theedinburghdentalhygienist) explores how taking the time to understand patient behaviour can be key in improving oral hygiene and treating periodontal disease. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... dental therapist Wellbeing DCP dental hygienist
Case study 02/05/2023 Dental trainee gets caught drink driving Preview Article Dental trainee gets caught drink driving Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A dental trainee gets arrested for drink driving in the first week of his new placement. Read more Article contains Text
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... Northern ireland Generic Dentistry Communicate Scotland 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... Northern ireland Training & CPD Generic Dentistry England Wales Communicate
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... Wales Communicate Generic Dentistry England Training & CPD Scotland