News and updates 28/03/2023 Arora review: Could there be lessons for the GDC too? Preview Article Arora review: Could there be lessons for the GDC too? Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dental Protection updates members on the relevant work it has done to respond to the independent review of the Dr Arora case. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 01/04/2022 Let nature in: We’re partnered with Portal Preview Article Let nature in: We’re partnered with Portal Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wellbeing
News and updates 02/11/2021 Dental Protection partners with the new College of General Dentistry Preview Article Dental Protection partners with the new College of General Dentistry Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 28/05/2021 MPS celebrates World Land Trust certification Preview Article MPS celebrates World Land Trust certification Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... MPS Annual Report Environment Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting Corporate Social Responsibility Sustainability
News and updates 04/02/2021 Dental Protection and Chairsyde Preview Article Dental Protection and Chairsyde Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview We’re partnering with Chairsyde to bring members their unique consultation platform Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 18/01/2021 New Q&A added regarding members who have volunteered to assist with t... Preview Article New Q&A added regarding members who have volunteered to assist with the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme Close Preview We have updated the coronavirus Q&A with information for members. Click to visit the UK specific Q&A page. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 08/01/2021 A New Year’s message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council Preview Article A New Year’s message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview As we enter a new year, we are cognisant that the ongoing and unrelenting challenge of COVID-19 remains at the forefront for most, if not all dental members. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 16/09/2020 Air filtration and purification with regard to fallow time Preview Article Air filtration and purification with regard to fallow time Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview As a result of changes to practice aimed at reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19, the clearance of infectious particles (“fallow time”) following an AGP needs to be considered, and this is dependent on the ventilation and air change within the room. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 14/07/2020 Fit testing of masks – Dental Protection position statement Preview Article Fit testing of masks – Dental Protection position statement Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview As a result of changes to practice aimed at reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and protecting staff, fit-testing of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is necessary for staff carrying out certain dental procedures. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 03/07/2020 Indemnity for members returning to work Preview Article Indemnity for members returning to work Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview If you are returning to work read this article to find out what to do to ensure your membership is up to date. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 27/05/2020 Information for dental members considering re-opening their private p... Preview Article Information for dental members considering re-opening their private practice in England Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview We have received a number of queries from individual members and various professional groups in England seeking clarification on Dental Protection’s position in relation to the re-opening of private practices. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 25/03/2020 A message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council Preview Article A message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview We are writing to you as colleagues and fellow MPS members to thank you for the work you are doing now and in the months ahead to tackle COVID-19, and also to tell you about the actions MPS is taking to support you during this time. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 24/03/2020 Protecting members’ financial position Preview Article Protecting members’ financial position Close Preview We are keen to support members with private practice who have seen a significant drop in their work and a dramatic fall in income. We are currently investigating ways to provide increased flexibility to make subscriptions more affordable for members during this challenging time. Once we have agreed the details, we will actively communicate and share our plans directly with members. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 08/03/2019 Celebrating the women of Dental Protection Preview Article Celebrating the women of Dental Protection Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview It’s International Women’s Day on 8 March and we wanted to introduce you to some of the wonderful women from around the world who work at Dental Protection, supporting members each and every day. We can’t mention all the amazing women working in the organisation, but here’s just a snapshot of some of our fantastic female employees. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 28/06/2018 Contacting member services Preview Article Contacting member services Close Preview Read more
News and updates 13/06/2018 Dental Protection: Good record keeping key in phase-down of dental am... Preview Article Dental Protection: Good record keeping key in phase-down of dental amalgam Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection is reminding dentists in the UK to maintain good clinical records and obtain full consent if a decision is made to use amalgam as a restorative material, ahead of changes to EU Regulations on its use. Read more
News and updates 06/06/2018 New BDA president is Dental Protection adviser Preview Article New BDA president is Dental Protection adviser Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Read more
News and updates 26/10/2017 Enhanced CPD changes for 2018 Preview Article Enhanced CPD changes for 2018 Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Changes to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for all dental registrants start in 2018. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 22/08/2017 Your direct access questions answered Preview Article Your direct access questions answered Time to read article: 10 mins Close Preview The administration of local anaesthetics is governed by The Human Medicine Regulations. The GDC has no influence over this legislation and it is quite separate from the new direct access regulations. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk
News and updates 22/08/2017 Your RQIA questions answered Preview Article Your RQIA questions answered Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview Members will be aware that in order to provide private treatment to patients, registration with the RQIA is essential. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern ireland
News and updates 07/03/2016 Your antibiotic prophylaxis questions answered Preview Article Your antibiotic prophylaxis questions answered Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Here you can find some of the most common questions surrounding antibiotic prophylaxis, and read our advice on this and NICE guidance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Dentistry
News and updates 02/12/2014 The Sensible Approach to Sharps Preview Article The Sensible Approach to Sharps Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview On 11 May 2013, the Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) "Regulations" 2013 took effect. The Regulations were made under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and they implement (in part) EC Directive 2010/32/EU as required under European law. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk
News and updates 28/01/2013 GDC consultation on CPD for assurance of continuing to practice Preview Article GDC consultation on CPD for assurance of continuing to practice Close Preview We believe that we are uniquely placed to appreciate the role that CPD can play in the areas of professional performance, patient safety and the quality of patient care. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Compliance Managing Clinical Risk Generic Dentistry