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Dental Protection your side in UK dentistry

Whatever stage you’re at as an internationally qualified dentist, we have all the advice, guidance and resources you need to build a successful UK career.

A world of support

From patient complaints to GDC investigations, we’re here to see you through any challenges you face - and help you practise with confidence.

Clinical negligence claims

Indemnity for claims, including Good Samaritan acts, with support from dental law specialists.

Support & representation

Expert support for complex challenges including regulatory proceedings.

Dentolegal advice line

Help when you need it – 24/7 in an emergency.

Complaints support

Help responding to patient complaints to prevent them escalating.

Learning and insights

A huge range of courses and resources to reduce risk and build skills.

Contract checking

An expert review of your employment contract to protect your interests.

Wellbeing support

Confidential counselling to help with work-related stress.

Dedicated account manager

One-to-one support with your membership application and any other questions.

Essential tools for UK practice

Learning and insights

Adapting to the UK's systems, expectations and professional standards can be an ongoing challenge.

The Learning Hub gives you a powerful range of free courses, webinars, videos, podcasts and insights - all created by our global experts to help you reduce risk and advance your career.

 

Contract Checking

It is essential that your employment contract protects your professional interests. Whatever career stage you’re at, you can access free specialist contract reviews through our partnerships with law firms Buxton Coates and Weightmans.

To access this benefit, call the membership team on 0800 561 9000

Wellbeing support

Dentistry is especially demanding when you're adapting to a new working environment.

To help with the stress, membership gives you free access to the wellbeing hub operated by our trusted partners Lyra. This includes confidential counselling with highly qualified professionals, plus a powerful range of wellbeing support tools.

Guides for dental practitioners

Dental Protection is proud to share our expertise, developed from over 130 years of assisting our members through the triumphs and challenges of dental practice.

The resources below are written by dentolegal experts to be used as quick reference guides, whenever you need them.

Guide: Consent in dentistry

Everything you need to know about obtaining consent to support excellent patient care.

Guide: Professionalism

Make sure your practice aligns with patient expectations and professional standards.

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