Webinar 14/05/2019 Recorded webinar: Reducing risk, improving profitability: 7 strategie... Preview Article Recorded webinar: Reducing risk, improving profitability: 7 strategies for GDPs Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Join dental director Raj Rattan, where you’ll look at essential principles of risk management that apply in general dental practice. You’ll explore 7 strategies for success from both a clinical and business perspective. Date: Tuesday 14 May 2019 Time: 13:00 - 14:00 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Financial Management
Articles and features 14/05/2019 Senior Dentolegal Consultant appointed Dean at the Faculty of Forensi... Preview Article Senior Dentolegal Consultant appointed Dean at the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Brian Westbury, Senior Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection has been appointed Dean at the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 13/05/2019 One in three warnings issued by the GDC relate to personal conduct Preview Article One in three warnings issued by the GDC relate to personal conduct Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping
Articles and features 08/05/2019 Changes to the classification of periodontal diseases Preview Article Changes to the classification of periodontal diseases Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Andrew Walker, dentolegal consultant and periodontal specialist, introduces the international classification of periodontal diseases Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Periodontics
Articles and features 03/05/2019 Develop outstanding communication skills Preview Article Develop outstanding communication skills Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Kalpesh Prajapat, author of Dental Associate Interviews: An Ultimate Preparation Guide, shares his tips for mastering this essential skill. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication
Articles and features 03/05/2019 A day in the life of a dentolegal consultant Preview Article A day in the life of a dentolegal consultant Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview David Hartoch describes a typical day working as a dentolegal consultant at Dental Protection Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 02/05/2019 Tips for Foundation Dentists on writing a good CV Preview Article Tips for Foundation Dentists on writing a good CV Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview If you are applying for a new job or even thinking about it, having your CV in order and up to date is a good start. Here we give you some tips on how to write a CV to get you an interview for that perfect job Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career Planning
Articles and features 02/05/2019 Surviving dental school: Avoiding plagiarism Preview Article Surviving dental school: Avoiding plagiarism Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview We’re looking at something you’ve probably heard plenty about: plagiarism. But do you know about the implications it can have on your whole career as a dentist? Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 01/05/2019 Alternative orthodontics Preview Article Alternative orthodontics Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview In some areas of dentistry, the divergence of opinion leads to significant conflict. Orthodontics is one area that has provoked substantial dispute within the dental profession. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Orthodontics
Webinar 30/04/2019 Recorded webinar: The business of dentistry Preview Article Recorded webinar: The business of dentistry Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Running a modern dental practice involves navigating ethical dilemmas and tackling the difficulties of clinical decision making. Join dental director Raj Rattan as he explores some key aspects of the business of dentistry, including root causes of ethical failures, areas of high risk, and models for decision making. Date: Tuesday 30 April 2019 Time: 13:00 - 14:00 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice management
Press release 24/04/2019 Government proposal regarding NHS Pension Scheme opposed Preview Article Government proposal regarding NHS Pension Scheme opposed Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection opposes Government proposal that could deprive dentists of the NHS Pension Scheme prior to a criminal conviction. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 16/04/2019 World day for safety and health at work Preview Article World day for safety and health at work Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Croner – Dental Protection’s trusted health and safety partner – provide answers to the most important questions an employer needs to ask to ensure a safe workplace Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Health & Safety
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
Press release 08/04/2019 8 out of 10 members admit the fear of being sued causes stress and an... Preview Article 8 out of 10 members admit the fear of being sued causes stress and anxiety Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview A Dental Protection survey of over 1,100 dentist members reveals that nearly eight out of ten (77%) of respondents admit that the fear of being sued has caused them stress or anxiety. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 29/03/2019 Surviving dental school: Taking care of your health Preview Article Surviving dental school: Taking care of your health Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview When your focus is on caring for your patients day in day out, it can be easy to let your own health issues slip from your priorities. But staying well is important for both you and your patients, so it’s really important to get into good habits while you’re at dental school. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Stress
Webinar 28/03/2019 Recorded webinar: Stepping up: Going from foundation dentist to assoc... Preview Article Recorded webinar: Stepping up: Going from foundation dentist to associate Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview It can be daunting making the transition from foundation dentist to associate. Take on the next stage of your career with confidence. Join dentolegal consultants George Wright and David Hartoch as we look into some of the common challenges young dentists have to deal with, and the best ways to tackle them. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Career Planning
27/03/2019 Setting yourself apart as a young dentist Preview Article Setting yourself apart as a young dentist Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Annalene Weston is a dentolegal adviser at Dental Protection. She takes many calls from young dentists and understands the unique issues faced at the beginning of their career. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 18/03/2019 Whitening within the law Preview Article Whitening within the law Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview With strict regulations around the use of tooth whitening products in EU countries, Martin Foster, dentolegal consultant, discusses how to stay within the law. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Whitening/Bleaching
Articles and features 14/03/2019 Record keeping in Scotland Preview Article Record keeping in Scotland Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection is frequently contacted by members who want to understand how long records should be retained by the practice. Read details on how long records should be retained. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping Scotland
Articles and features 12/03/2019 Changes to payslips for workers Preview Article Changes to payslips for workers Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview From 6 April 2019 itemised payslips need to be issued to workers. Croner, the HR and employment law specialists, provide guidance on how dental practices need to respond to this change Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 08/03/2019 Celebrating the women of Dental Protection Preview Article Celebrating the women of Dental Protection Time to read article: 7 mins () ★ Close Preview It’s International Women’s Day on 8 March and we wanted to introduce you to some of the wonderful women from around the world who work at Dental Protection, supporting members each and every day. We can’t mention all the amazing women working in the organisation, but here’s just a snapshot of some of our fantastic female employees. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 06/03/2019 Surviving dental school: What you need to know about fitness to pract... Preview Article Surviving dental school: What you need to know about fitness to practise panels Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Hopefully it will never happen to you, but it’s good to know what happens if you ever need to appear before a fitness to practise panel. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints
Webinar 05/03/2019 Recorded webinar: Consent - Does yes really mean yes Preview Article Recorded webinar: Consent - Does yes really mean yes Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview When it comes to obtaining valid consent, there are many key issues to consider for each patient, every time they require treatment. Join Dentolegal Consultant, Helen Kaney as she investigates when ‘yes’ really means ‘yes’ and examines the key aspects of obtaining valid consent. Date: Tuesday 5 March 2019 Time: 13:00 - 14:00 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent
Press release 01/03/2019 Dental Protection response to DHSC consultation on clinical negligenc... Preview Article Dental Protection response to DHSC consultation on clinical negligence cover Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking views about indemnity cover for dentists and other healthcare professionals who are not covered by any existing or proposed state-backed scheme, via an open consultation which closes on 28 February. Read more Article contains Text