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
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
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
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
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... Record Keeping tooth whitening emergency care 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... cosmetic dentistry Complaints 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... Competence Communication Treatment Planning
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... fitness to practise Complaints Record Keeping misconduct Practice management
Articles and features 07/03/2025 Dental Protection responds to POMs legislation for dental hygienists... Preview Article Dental Protection responds to POMs legislation for dental hygienists and therapists Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Last year’s change in legislation allowing dental hygienists and therapists to supply and administer certain prescription only medicines (POMs) has enabled dental practices to make much better use of the skills within their dental team. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Direct Access DCP
Articles and features 07/03/2025 Accelerating action for women in healthcare Preview Article Accelerating action for women in healthcare Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview International Women’s Day is about celebrating the success of women as well as recognising the progress is still needed to achieve gender equality. Here at MPS we understand that means deeds not words are required if we are going to continue accelerating action. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IWD