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Press release 09/01/2026

Dentist Catherine Rutland joins MPS Council

Dentist Catherine Rutland joins MPS Council

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Medical Protection Society (MPS) has announced the appointment of Catherine Rutland to its Council.

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Press release 17/12/2025

Raj Rattan MBE appointed Global Adviser to Medical Protection Society

Raj Rattan MBE appointed Global Adviser to Medical Protection Society

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Medical Protection Society (MPS) – of which Dental Protection is part – has announced the appointment of Professor Raj Rattan as Global Adviser, a role he will take up in April 2026.

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