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Guidance, advice, and defence – all the protection you need under one roof

Dental indemnity safeguards dentists and dental professionals against the repercussions of dental malpractice claims and cases such as GDC investigations, allowing you to focus on delivering optimal patient care knowing your career, reputation, and finances are in safe hands.

Dental Protection membership gives you access to invaluable dentolegal advice and assistance supporting you through complex legal and ethical challenges. With our team of experts by your side, membership means you can practise with confidence, knowing whatever challenges you may face, we’re by your side and ready in your corner.

If any of the statements below apply to you please call us on 0800 561 9000.

• You are applying for membership for work undertaken in more than one country
• You are applying for membership for both medical and dental work
• You require membership of an existing Dental Protection Xtra scheme and undertake work outside of the group, for which you require individual membership.

If you have outstanding regulatory, licensing, registration body, criminal or disciplinary investigations your application will not be accepted

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Articles and features 12/05/2026

Navigating a challenging patient situation: My experience with Dental...

Navigating a challenging patient situation: My experience with Dental Protection

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In this article, ‘London Hygienist’ Anna Middleton reflects on her experience of needing to call upon Dental Protection for the first time in her career when faced with a patient complaint.

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Beyond indemnity – how Dental Protection goes further to protect members

Beyond indemnity – how Dental Protection goes further to protect members

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Dr Archana Naik, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, walks us through her experience of a patient complaint when she was starting out as a dentist in the UK

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Articles and features 30/04/2026

From Foundation to core: bridging the gap in dental training

From Foundation to core: bridging the gap in dental training

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Siwan Phillips, a dental core trainee, reflects on the transition from Foundation training to secondary care and the lessons learned along the way.

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Articles and features 06/04/2026

Top 10 frequently asked questions on AI in dentistry

Top 10 frequently asked questions on AI in dentistry

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Raj Rattan MBE, Global Adviser at MPS, addresses some key questions around the use of AI in dental practice.

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