Press release 09/12/2020 Dental Protection responds to Healthwatch report on dentistry during... Preview Article Dental Protection responds to Healthwatch report on dentistry during Covid-19 Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection has defended dentists following the publication of a new Healthwatch report on dentistry and the impact of Covid-19. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 03/12/2020 Managing your claims despite the pandemic Preview Article Managing your claims despite the pandemic Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Case study 03/12/2020 Falling to pieces Preview Article Falling to pieces Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Endodontics Communication Record Keeping
Case study 03/12/2020 Restricted access prompts patient complaint Preview Article Restricted access prompts patient complaint Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication
Case study 03/12/2020 Teledentistry – the new normal? Preview Article Teledentistry – the new normal? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Record Keeping
Articles and features 03/12/2020 Why disclaimers should not be used as an additional form of PPE Preview Article Why disclaimers should not be used as an additional form of PPE Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping Ethics
Articles and features 03/12/2020 Record keeping challenges in the era of COVID-19 Preview Article Record keeping challenges in the era of COVID-19 Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping
Press release 27/11/2020 Dental Protection response to DHSC consultation: Urgent action needed... Preview Article Dental Protection response to DHSC consultation: Urgent action needed to reform GDC Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection welcomes the commitment by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to modernise the laws that underpin the work of the GDC and other professional regulators. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 26/11/2020 Dental Protection and College of General Dentistry announce partnersh... Preview Article Dental Protection and College of General Dentistry announce partnership to offer indemnity protection for less Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection and College of General Dentistry announce partnership to offer indemnity protection for less. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 18/11/2020 Two in five dentists now fearful of investigations arising from Covid... Preview Article Two in five dentists now fearful of investigations arising from Covid-19 disruption Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection survey reveals two in five UK dentists are fearful of investigations arising from Covid-19 disruption. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/10/2020 Covid-19: Half of UK dentists feel pessimistic about the future Preview Article Covid-19: Half of UK dentists feel pessimistic about the future Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview 45% of UK dentists feel their mental wellbeing is worse compared to the start of the pandemic, and nearly half (48%) say they feel pessimistic about the future, according to a survey. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/10/2020 Covid-19: Half of UK dentists feel pessimistic about the future Preview Article Covid-19: Half of UK dentists feel pessimistic about the future Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview 45% of UK dentists feel their mental wellbeing is worse compared to the start of the pandemic, and nearly half (48%) say they feel pessimistic about the future, according to a survey. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 16/09/2020 Air filtration and purification with regard to fallow time Preview Article Air filtration and purification with regard to fallow time Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview As a result of changes to practice aimed at reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19, the clearance of infectious particles (“fallow time”) following an AGP needs to be considered, and this is dependent on the ventilation and air change within the room. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/07/2020 Top lawyer Geoff Jones to head up member support division at Medical... Preview Article Top lawyer Geoff Jones to head up member support division at Medical Protection Society Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview The Medical Protection Society (MPS) has announced the appointment of Geoff Jones as Executive Director of its Member Protection and Support division. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 14/07/2020 Fit testing of masks – Dental Protection position statement Preview Article Fit testing of masks – Dental Protection position statement Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview As a result of changes to practice aimed at reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and protecting staff, fit-testing of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is necessary for staff carrying out certain dental procedures. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 13/07/2020 Covid-19: Dental Protection calls for GDC leniency Preview Article Covid-19: Dental Protection calls for GDC leniency Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection calls for GDC leniency as third of dentists say fear of investigation is affecting mental wellbeing. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 08/07/2020 Managing risk in the COVID-19 world Preview Article Managing risk in the COVID-19 world Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview The COVID-19 pandemic has created much uncertainty within dentistry. However, one important activity remains unchanged and is arguably more vital than ever. Elaine Cook, dentolegal consultant at Dental Protection, finds out why Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Equipment
News and updates 03/07/2020 Indemnity for members returning to work Preview Article Indemnity for members returning to work Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview If you are returning to work read this article to find out what to do to ensure your membership is up to date. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 03/07/2020 Perio and the pandemic: a cause for concern? Preview Article Perio and the pandemic: a cause for concern? Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Andrew Walker, dentolegal consultant at Dental Protection, looks at whether the disruption caused by COVID-19 will heighten the risks around periodontal disease Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Periodontics
Articles and features 03/07/2020 COVID-19 and remote consultations – how we can help Preview Article COVID-19 and remote consultations – how we can help Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection has received calls from members regarding the safety and suitability of remote consulting – i.e. teledentistry – and this article outlines our advice and guidance. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 25/06/2020 Covid-19: Dental Protection reassures members of support if unable to... Preview Article Covid-19: Dental Protection reassures members of support if unable to wear a fit-tested mask Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection welcomes ‘No Appeal’ decision on pension suspension ruling. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 16/06/2020 Dental Protection welcomes ‘No Appeal’ decision on pension suspension... Preview Article Dental Protection welcomes ‘No Appeal’ decision on pension suspension ruling Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection welcomes ‘No Appeal’ decision on pension suspension ruling. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 05/06/2020 An update on MRONJ – and the successful defence of a difficult claim Preview Article An update on MRONJ – and the successful defence of a difficult claim Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview Helen Kaney, Dental Protection’s lead dentolegal consultant for Scotland, reports on the robust defence of a member in a complicated case several years in the making Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims
Case study 05/06/2020 To prescribe or not? Preview Article To prescribe or not? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Prescribing Claims