Press release 10/09/2025 Dental Protection and MPS Foundation first to sign call to action to... Preview Article Dental Protection and MPS Foundation first to sign call to action to improve dental student wellbeing Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 27/08/2025 Contract reform welcome but resource challenges should be addressed,... Preview Article Contract reform welcome but resource challenges should be addressed, says Dental Protection Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
19/08/2025 Response to General Dental Council's consultation on 'Trusted and eff... Preview Article Response to General Dental Council's consultation on 'Trusted and effective: a strategy for dental regulation 2026-2028' Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview Dental Protection responds to the General Dental Council's consultation on the development of their next corporate strategy, 'Trusted and effective: a strategy for dental regulation 2026-2028'. Read more Article contains Text
19/08/2025 Consultation response to 'NHS dentistry contract: quality and payment... Preview Article Consultation response to 'NHS dentistry contract: quality and payment reforms' from the Department of Health & Social Care Time to read article: 12 mins Close Preview Dental Protection responds to the the Department of Health & Social Care's consultation on NHS dentistry contract: quality and payments reform. Read more Article contains Text
Event 12/08/2025 Dental Protection Conference 2025: On the case Preview Article Dental Protection Conference 2025: On the case Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Join us for our Dental Protection Conference 2025: On the case, as we explore some real-life dental case studies, focusing on endodontics, periodontal problems, and aesthetics and restoration. Read more Tagged in... event
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 Record Keeping Periodontics
Press release 04/08/2025 MPS Foundation funds vital global research into dentist wellbeing Preview Article MPS Foundation funds vital global research into dentist wellbeing Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The MPS Foundation – a global not-for-profit research initiative that invests in research into patient safety and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals – is funding a project that will provide tailored interventions to protect dentists’ health and wellbeing. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 01/08/2025 The passing of Kevin Lewis Preview Article The passing of Kevin Lewis Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Raj Rattan, Dental Director at Dental Protection comments on the passing of Kevin Lewis. Read more Article contains Text
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... gdc dental care professional Investigations DCP Wellbeing 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... Record Keeping Radiography
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... Professionalism Difficult Conversations Communication DCP dental care professional
Press release 18/07/2025 Check your indemnity and CPD, Dental Protection urges DCPs Preview Article Check your indemnity and CPD, Dental Protection urges DCPs Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 04/07/2025 Dental Protection welcomes government commitment to contract reform Preview Article Dental Protection welcomes government commitment to contract reform Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
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
Press release 24/06/2025 Dental professionals feel they have no choice but to work when their... Preview Article Dental professionals feel they have no choice but to work when their mental health is suffering Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview 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... tooth whitening emergency care Record Keeping dental tourism cosmetic dentistry
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 cosmetic dentistry veneers
Case study 15/05/2025 Short term orthodontics Preview Article Short term orthodontics Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Miss N attended an examination appointment with a new dentist, unhappy with the appearance of her upper teeth. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Treatment Planning Competence Communication
Case study 15/05/2025 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
Case study 15/05/2025 An allegation of dishonesty Preview Article An allegation of dishonesty Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A miscommunication over practice ownership leads Dr S into a lengthy and challenging legal dispute. Luckily, Dental Protection were there to assist. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... misconduct Practice management Record Keeping Complaints fitness to practise
Press release 14/05/2025 GDC reform should be higher priority, says Dental Protection Preview Article GDC reform should be higher priority, says Dental Protection Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 09/05/2025 Dental Protection: Sexual misconduct review shows more needs to be do... Preview Article Dental Protection: Sexual misconduct review shows more needs to be done to support dental professionals Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 08/05/2025 Too many GDC investigations needlessly going forward, says Dental Pro... Preview Article Too many GDC investigations needlessly going forward, says Dental Protection Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Event 10/04/2025 Latest Webinar: The Wrong Tooth Preview Article Latest Webinar: The Wrong Tooth Close Preview Join our webinar on Tuesday 20 May to explore common themes behind ‘wrong tooth’ extraction claims in the UK. Read more Tagged in... event