Press release 26/02/2026 UK dental professionals invited to apply for MPS Foundation’s 2026 re... Preview Article UK dental professionals invited to apply for MPS Foundation’s 2026 research grants Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 03/02/2026 Dental Protection partners with Wild Monday to help dental profession... Preview Article Dental Protection partners with Wild Monday to help dental professionals avoid burnout and build resilience Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 02/02/2026 Dental Protection welcomes call to curb disproportionate legal costs... Preview Article Dental Protection welcomes call to curb disproportionate legal costs in clinical negligence claims Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 09/01/2026 Dentist Catherine Rutland joins MPS Council Preview Article Dentist Catherine Rutland joins MPS Council Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection Society (MPS) has announced the appointment of Catherine Rutland to its Council. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 03/10/2025 Early advice pays dividends in long-standing periodontal claim Preview Article Early advice pays dividends in long-standing periodontal claim Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dentolegal Consultant Dr Simrit Ryatt discusses a case that presented 20 years after the initial treatment. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping Radiography Periodontics Screening
Articles and features 07/08/2025 A preventative tale of periodontal indifference Preview Article A preventative tale of periodontal indifference Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dental Protection often sees periodontal cases and claims for compensation focusing on the failure to provide appropriate periodontal care. Dentolegal Consultant Louise Eggleton looks at a typical case. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Radiography Periodontics Record Keeping
Articles and features 18/07/2025 You’ve got mail: The emotional impact of a GDC investigation Preview Article You’ve got mail: The emotional impact of a GDC investigation Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview A dental hygienist speaks openly about the impact of a GDC investigation on her physical and mental health and her inspiration behind not giving up. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... dental hygienist mental health gdc Investigations DCP fitness to practise
Articles and features 18/07/2025 The devil is in the detail – why comprehensive patient records are es... Preview Article The devil is in the detail – why comprehensive patient records are essential Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Nuala Carney stresses the importance of detailed record-keeping as a protection against future claims and complaints Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Radiography Record Keeping
Case study 18/07/2025 Why communication counts Preview Article Why communication counts Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Sincere communication is often the key to navigating difficult conversations. This case involving a dental hygienist shows how your interactions with patients can often escalate unexpectedly, especially in online communications. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Difficult Conversations Professionalism dental care professional DCP Communication
Articles and features 24/06/2025 Navigating burnout in dentistry: Anna Middleton shares her journey Preview Article Navigating burnout in dentistry: Anna Middleton shares her journey Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental hygienist Anna Middleton reflects on the pressures facing dental professionals today and the importance of open conversations around mental health. Read more Article contains Text
Case study 15/05/2025 Turkey teeth: managing the fallout of dental tourism Preview Article Turkey teeth: managing the fallout of dental tourism Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Simrit Ryatt, Dentolegal Consultant, recalls the case of a dentist who sought Dental Protection advice after his aspiring influencer patient opted for treatment abroad. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... emergency care tooth whitening Record Keeping cosmetic dentistry dental tourism
Case study 15/05/2025 Cosmetic procedure leads to complaint Preview Article Cosmetic procedure leads to complaint Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Richard Hartley shares a case in which poor preparation for a cosmetic procedure leads to a patient complaint. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints veneers cosmetic dentistry