Press release 03/03/2023 Dental Protection welcomes GDC improvements Preview Article Dental Protection welcomes GDC improvements Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection has welcomed further improvements by the General Dental Council (GDC) that aim to reduce the impact on those subject to investigations, improve case progression, and make best use of limited resources in the absence of regulatory reform. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 27/02/2023 Interim Orders Committee guidance must be clear and comprehensive to... Preview Article Interim Orders Committee guidance must be clear and comprehensive to avoid unnecessary conditions Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Interim Orders Committee (IOC) guidance must be clear and comprehensive to avoid unnecessary conditions, says Dental Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 20/02/2023 Further delay to GDC reform frustrating and disappointing Preview Article Further delay to GDC reform frustrating and disappointing Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview “Dental Protection has long argued for reform to the legislative framework that underpin the GDC. Vital changes to the 1984 Dentists Act, are seriously overdue. The Act remains outdated, requiring the regulator to conduct some of its operations in ways that are not always in the best interests of patients or professionals.” Read more Article contains Text
Press release 31/01/2023 Dental Protection introduces Company Protection Preview Article Dental Protection introduces Company Protection Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection has introduced a new product, Company Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 27/01/2023 Dental expert witness vindicated in High Court appeal Preview Article Dental expert witness vindicated in High Court appeal Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 27/01/2023 Communication tops list of what makes a great dentist Preview Article Communication tops list of what makes a great dentist Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Case study 17/03/2023 Patient accidentally inhales crown Preview Article Patient accidentally inhales crown Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview First-year associate dentist, Dr K, is shocked when their patient accidentally swallowed a crown during fitting. Dr George Wright, Deputy Dental Director of Dental Protection recalls the case. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... foundation dentist
Articles and features 10/03/2023 School outreach programmes: What to consider before handing out free... Preview Article School outreach programmes: What to consider before handing out freebies and taking photos Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Practitioners who dedicate their time, effort and resources to school outreach programmes, generally do so voluntarily and with the best interests of the community at heart. But what happens when a seemingly innocent act endangers children? Dr Yash Naidoo, Case Manager at Dental Protection, shares a real-life experience. Read more Article contains Text
Case study 22/02/2023 A letter of complaint for a first-year associate Preview Article A letter of complaint for a first-year associate Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr George Wright, Deputy Dental Director of Dental Protection, reports on a case about a first-year associate who received a letter of complaint. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 09/02/2023 Top elective planning tips Preview Article Top elective planning tips Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview When planning your elective, its essential to stay organised and have the right measures in place to help make your experience as stress free as possible. Here's our list of top things to consider before and during your trip. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... electives Career Planning
Articles and features 31/01/2023 Funding your dental elective Preview Article Funding your dental elective Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Your elective allows you to experience dentistry like never before in a completely different social and cultural environment. A 4th year dental student offers some support and guidance on how to fund your upcoming dental elective. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career Planning
Case study 15/11/2022 Take clinical examinations wherever possible Preview Article Take clinical examinations wherever possible Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Making assumptions can have serious consequences, as this cautionary case illustrates. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Periodontics Prescribing Negligence Professionalism Ethics Record Keeping
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... England Scotland Communicate Training & CPD Northern ireland Wales
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... Generic Dentistry Communicate England Northern ireland Training & CPD Scotland
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... Training & CPD Communicate Wales Northern ireland Scotland England