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Press release 14/10/2024

Foundation dentists’ projects on improving periodontal care recognise...

Foundation dentists’ projects on improving periodontal care recognised in research competition

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The winners of the inaugural research competition for UK foundation dentists launched by Dental Protection in partnership with the MPS Foundation has produced noteworthy projects to improve periodontal care.

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Press release 29/07/2024

Dental Protection sets out priorities for new Government

Dental Protection sets out priorities for new Government

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Dental Protection has called on the new UK Government to prioritise critical issues currently impacting dental professionals and patients - including access to NHS dentistry, GDC and clinical negligence claims reform, child oral health, and growth of and support for the dental workforce.

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News and updates 26/07/2024

Consultation response regarding dental hygienists and dental therapists

Consultation response regarding dental hygienists and dental therapists

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Read the Dental Protection submission to the Department of Health and Social Care on enabling dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer specific medicines.

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Press release 03/07/2024

Dental Protection welcomes GDC move to stop publishing IOC decisions

Dental Protection welcomes GDC move to stop publishing IOC decisions

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Dental Protection has welcomed the GDC’s decision to no longer publish determinations made by the Interim Orders Committee prior to a review or hearing, as part of its commitment to reduce the impact of the fitness to practise process on dental professionals’ mental wellbeing.

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Press release 28/03/2024

Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient saf...

Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient safety and wellbeing projects

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The MPS Foundation – a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety – has opened for applications for its 2024 grant programme.

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Press release 01/11/2023

Over half of dental professionals say mental wellbeing is worse now t...

Over half of dental professionals say mental wellbeing is worse now than during the COVID pandemic

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More than half of dental professionals in the UK (57%) who took part in a survey say their mental health is worse now than it was during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Press release 29/09/2023

Dental Protection emphasises support as new survey reveals impact of...

Dental Protection emphasises support as new survey reveals impact of staff shortages on wellbeing

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In the Dental Protection survey of over 1,300 dental professionals in the UK, over a third (36%) also say fear of dentolegal issues arising from staff shortages is having a negative impact on their mental health.

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News and updates 08/09/2023

GDC pilot to speed up some investigation processes welcome, says Dent...

GDC pilot to speed up some investigation processes welcome, says Dental Protection

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Dental Protection has welcomed the Fitness to Practise pilot launched by the General Dental Council (GDC) this week aimed at concluding simple cases more quickly, in the absence of wider regulatory reform.

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News and updates 04/09/2023

Dental Protection partners with boutique dentistry stationery store t...

Dental Protection partners with boutique dentistry stationery store to offer exclusive discount to students

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Student members of Dental Protection will now receive 10% off all products from the student-founded online stationery store, ForAllThingsDentistry.

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News and updates 01/09/2023

Dental Protection research competition for UK foundation dentists

Dental Protection research competition for UK foundation dentists

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Are you a foundation dentist looking to make a difference? Enter our research competition to showcase your expertise in periodontal care and be in with a chance of winning £1,000.

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Press release 29/08/2023

Frustration over access to dental care fuelling abuse against dental...

Frustration over access to dental care fuelling abuse against dental professionals

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In a Dental Protection survey of over 1,300 UK dental professionals, more than half (57%) say they have experienced or witnessed verbal or physical abuse from patients or their relatives in the past 12 months, with 64% of those saying the incidents resulted from frustration over long waiting times for appointments and 59% saying it related to the treatment they received.

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Press release 05/06/2023

Dental Protection proud to achieve Menopause Friendly Accreditation

Dental Protection proud to achieve Menopause Friendly Accreditation

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Dental Protection – the world’s leading not-for-profit, member-owned dental defence organisation – is proud to achieve the industry-recognised Menopause Friendly Accreditation.

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Press release 31/05/2023

Urgent reform urged as dental professionals under investigation repor...

Urgent reform urged as dental professionals under investigation report suicidal thoughts and quitting dentistry

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In the case of GDC v. Williams, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment and held that supplemental fees (described as top-up fees) in addition to the NHS charge were permitted under the NHS Regulations - in this particular case for a more aesthetically pleasing ceramic crown.

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Press release 22/05/2023

Dental Protection: More specific timetable needed for GDC reform

Dental Protection: More specific timetable needed for GDC reform

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Dental Protection has raised concerns about the lack of progress with reform to the GDC’s legislation and has called on the Government to commit to a specific timetable for improving dental regulation.

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Press release 22/05/2023

Dental Protection comments on GDC v Williams “top up fees” judgment

Dental Protection comments on GDC v Williams “top up fees” judgment

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In the case of GDC v. Williams, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment and held that supplemental fees (described as top-up fees) in addition to the NHS charge were permitted under the NHS Regulations - in this particular case for a more aesthetically pleasing ceramic crown.

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Press release 09/05/2023

GDC Scope of Practice guidance should clarify boundaries in registran...

GDC Scope of Practice guidance should clarify boundaries in registrant roles, says Dental Protection

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Dental Protection has urged the General Dental Council (GDC) to provide further clarity on the boundaries for each registrant type and an assessment of complex skills in the proposed revised Scope of Practice guidance.

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News and updates 28/03/2023

Arora review: Could there be lessons for the GDC too?

Arora review: Could there be lessons for the GDC too?

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Dental Protection updates members on the relevant work it has done to respond to the independent review of the Dr Arora case.

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Press release 28/03/2023

GDC draft indemnity guidance a positive step forward, says Dental Pro...

GDC draft indemnity guidance a positive step forward, says Dental Protection

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Dental Protection has welcomed further improvements by the General Dental Council (GDC) that aim to reduce the impact on those subject to investigations, improve case progression, and make best use of limited resources in the absence of regulatory reform.

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Press release 03/03/2023

Dental Protection welcomes GDC improvements

Dental Protection welcomes GDC improvements

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Dental Protection has welcomed further improvements by the General Dental Council (GDC) that aim to reduce the impact on those subject to investigations, improve case progression, and make best use of limited resources in the absence of regulatory reform.

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Press release 20/02/2023

Further delay to GDC reform frustrating and disappointing

Further delay to GDC reform frustrating and disappointing

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“Dental Protection has long argued for reform to the legislative framework that underpin the GDC. Vital changes to the 1984 Dentists Act, are seriously overdue. The Act remains outdated, requiring the regulator to conduct some of its operations in ways that are not always in the best interests of patients or professionals.”

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Press release 26/10/2022

Female dental professionals must be supported through menopause

Female dental professionals must be supported through menopause

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Dental Protection is calling for better support for female dentists and dental care professionals (DCPs) struggling with menopause symptoms

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Press release 25/07/2022

Dental Protection shares guidance to help thwart vicarious liability...

Dental Protection shares guidance to help thwart vicarious liability and non-delegable duty of care claims

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Dental Protection has set out a range of steps to help practice owners reduce the chance of a vicarious liability and non-delegable duty of care claim against them being successful.

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Press release 21/06/2022

Early career dentists share fears over complaints

Early career dentists share fears over complaints

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Three in four early career dentists in the UK (75%) say the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant and negative impact on their dental training, according to a Dental Protection survey

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Press release 10/05/2022

ORE backlog needs urgent action as waitlist increases by 35%

ORE backlog needs urgent action as waitlist increases by 35%

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Three in four early career dentists in the UK (75%) say the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant and negative impact on their dental training, according to a Dental Protection survey

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Press release 29/04/2022

Early career dentists: training significantly impacted by Covid-19

Early career dentists: training significantly impacted by Covid-19

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Three in four early career dentists in the UK (75%) say the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant and negative impact on their dental training, according to a Dental Protection survey

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Press release 25/04/2022

Dental Protection: fixed recoverable costs scheme must benefit dentis...

Dental Protection: fixed recoverable costs scheme must benefit dentistry

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Dental Protection welcomes proposals to limit the legal costs that can be recovered by claimant lawyers for lower value clinical negligence claims, but believes more could be done to ensure such a scheme benefits dentistry.

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Press release 28/02/2022

Young dentists raise concerns about impact of Covid-19 on their wellb...

Young dentists raise concerns about impact of Covid-19 on their wellbeing

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Nearly 2 in 5 (37%) of young dentists in the UK say they are worried about the impact of Covid-19 on their wellbeing, according to a new Dental Protection survey.

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Press release 30/09/2021

Scottish Government Covid-19 inquiry: Dental profession must be bette...

Scottish Government Covid-19 inquiry: Dental profession must be better supported in a future pandemic

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Dental professionals must receive better support for their physical, emotional and financial wellbeing in a future pandemic situation, to ensure patients continue to get the best possible care and treatment and avoid long-term impacts on the profession.

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Press release 28/09/2021

Dental Protection reveals key advice trends during Covid-19

Dental Protection reveals key advice trends during Covid-19

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Handling patient complaints about delays in treatment due to backlogs, and situations where staff refuse a Covid-19 vaccination, are the key areas dental professionals have sought advice and support from Dental Protection in 2021.

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Press release 14/06/2021

Dental Protection hosts week of ‘Truth Talks’ for new dentists

Dental Protection hosts week of ‘Truth Talks’ for new dentists

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Dental Protection has launched a week-long series of free webinars for young dentists and new entrants to the profession, starting from Monday 14 June 2021.

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Press release 08/06/2021

Dental Protection provides additional protection for practice princip...

Dental Protection provides additional protection for practice principal members

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Dental Protection to extend its benefits for current and new practice principal members to include additional protection against vicarious liability and/or non-delegable duty of care claims relating to treatment provided by self-employed, contracted dental practitioners.

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Press release 30/03/2021

Uncertain timetable for GDC reform is disappointing, says Dental Prot...

Uncertain timetable for GDC reform is disappointing, says Dental Protection

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Dental Protection welcomes the arrival of a long-awaited consultation on reforming the healthcare regulators, but fears reforms to the GDC will not be prioritised in the legislative timetable.

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News and updates 04/02/2021

Dental Protection and Chairsyde

Dental Protection and Chairsyde

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We’re partnering with Chairsyde to bring members their unique consultation platform

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Press release 15/01/2021

Dental Protection urges Government to support dental professionals st...

Dental Protection urges Government to support dental professionals struggling with impact of Covid-19 pandemic

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Dental Protection has called for a number of specific measures to help ensure that dental professionals are well supported following the impact of Covid-19.

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Press release 27/11/2020

Dental Protection response to DHSC consultation: Urgent action needed...

Dental Protection response to DHSC consultation: Urgent action needed to reform GDC

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Dental Protection welcomes the commitment by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to modernise the laws that underpin the work of the GDC and other professional regulators.

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Press release 28/10/2020

Covid-19: Half of UK dentists feel pessimistic about the future

Covid-19: Half of UK dentists feel pessimistic about the future

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45% of UK dentists feel their mental wellbeing is worse compared to the start of the pandemic, and nearly half (48%) say they feel pessimistic about the future, according to a survey.

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Press release 28/10/2020

Covid-19: Half of UK dentists feel pessimistic about the future

Covid-19: Half of UK dentists feel pessimistic about the future

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45% of UK dentists feel their mental wellbeing is worse compared to the start of the pandemic, and nearly half (48%) say they feel pessimistic about the future, according to a survey.

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News and updates 16/09/2020

Air filtration and purification with regard to fallow time

Air filtration and purification with regard to fallow time

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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.

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Press release 28/07/2020

Top lawyer Geoff Jones to head up member support division at Medical...

Top lawyer Geoff Jones to head up member support division at Medical Protection Society

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The Medical Protection Society (MPS) has announced the appointment of Geoff Jones as Executive Director of its Member Protection and Support division.

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News and updates 14/07/2020

Fit testing of masks – Dental Protection position statement

Fit testing of masks – Dental Protection position statement

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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.

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Press release 13/07/2020

Covid-19: Dental Protection calls for GDC leniency

Covid-19: Dental Protection calls for GDC leniency

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Dental Protection calls for GDC leniency as third of dentists say fear of investigation is affecting mental wellbeing.

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News and updates 03/07/2020

Indemnity for members returning to work

Indemnity for members returning to work

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If you are returning to work read this article to find out what to do to ensure your membership is up to date.

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News and updates 27/05/2020

Information for dental members considering re-opening their private p...

Information for dental members considering re-opening their private practice in England

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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.

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Press release 13/05/2020

Covid-19: Dental Protection urges Welsh Government to look again at s...

Covid-19: Dental Protection urges Welsh Government to look again at support offer for dentists

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Dental Protection has called on the Welsh Government to look again at its offer to provide dentists with 80% of their NHS annual contract value (ACV), following concerns that the offer will be insufficient for many.

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Press release 26/03/2020

Covid-19: Dental Protection announces two months free membership

Covid-19: Dental Protection announces two months free membership

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A package of support – the equivalent of offering the next two months of membership for free - has been set out by Dental Protection for members who have experienced a significant drop in their workload and a dramatic fall in income due to Covid-19.

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News and updates 25/03/2020

A message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council

A message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council

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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.

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News and updates 24/03/2020

Protecting members’ financial position

Protecting members’ financial position

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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.

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Press release 06/03/2020

Dental Protection celebrates first women in dentistry

Dental Protection celebrates first women in dentistry

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International Women’s Day – celebrated 8 March every year- aims to, among other causes, honour the achievements of women throughout history and across the globe. Dental Protection is proud to support women in healthcare across the world and has today unveiled information about its first women members.

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Press release 20/01/2020

Dental Protection welcomes High Court pensions ruling

Dental Protection welcomes High Court pensions ruling

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Dental Protection have welcomed the High Court decision handed down on Friday that it was unlawful for the Government to suspend the payment of pensions to NHS professionals who had been charged with certain criminal offences but not yet convicted.

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Press release 15/01/2020

Half of dentists in the UK have considered leaving dentistry for reas...

Half of dentists in the UK have considered leaving dentistry for reasons of personal wellbeing

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The dental community must act to prevent burnout amongst dentists so they stay in practice rather than quit the profession, according to Dental Protection.

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Press release 04/11/2019

Concern over dental regulator’s covert investigations

Concern over dental regulator’s covert investigations

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The leading protection organisation for dentists has said it is “disappointed and concerned” that the General Dental Council (GDC) is engaging in undercover investigations which are attempting to trick dentists into wrong-doing.

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Press release 12/08/2019

40% of claims costs relate to treatment started over ten years ago

40% of claims costs relate to treatment started over ten years ago

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New data published by Dental Protection reveals that almost 40% of its estimated annual claims costs in 2018 related to cases where treatment started ten or more years ago before the claim was made.

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Press release 24/04/2019

Government proposal regarding NHS Pension Scheme opposed

Government proposal regarding NHS Pension Scheme opposed

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Dental Protection opposes Government proposal that could deprive dentists of the NHS Pension Scheme prior to a criminal conviction.

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Press release 08/04/2019

8 out of 10 members admit the fear of being sued causes stress and an...

8 out of 10 members admit the fear of being sued causes stress and anxiety

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A Dental Protection survey of over 1,100 dentist members reveals that nearly eight out of ten (77%) of respondents admit that the fear of being sued has caused them stress or anxiety.

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News and updates 08/03/2019

Celebrating the women of Dental Protection

Celebrating the women of Dental Protection

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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.

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Press release 01/03/2019

Dental Protection response to DHSC consultation on clinical negligenc...

Dental Protection response to DHSC consultation on clinical negligence cover

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking views about indemnity cover for dentists and other healthcare professionals who are not covered by any existing or proposed state-backed scheme, via an open consultation which closes on 28 February.

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Press release 16/11/2018

Dentists urged to pay their Annual Retention Fee (ARF) by 31 December

Dentists urged to pay their Annual Retention Fee (ARF) by 31 December

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Dental Protection urges dentists to pay their Annual Retention Fee (ARF) by 31 December to the General Dental Council (GDC) to avoid significant disruption to their practice and potential sanctions.

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Press release 28/09/2018

Dental Protection judicial review successfully overturns GDC warning...

Dental Protection judicial review successfully overturns GDC warning over minor driving offence

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Dental Protection has successfully challenged the General Dental Council (GDC)’s decision in which the regulator tried to re-impose a warning on a dentist for a minor road traffic conviction.

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Press release 29/06/2018

Effective in-house systems can nip complaints in the bud

Effective in-house systems can nip complaints in the bud

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New evidence shows that having an effective, in-house complaints process in place and displayed in the practice can help to avoid complaints from escalating into claims and prevent a complaint being made directly to the General Dental Council (GDC), say Dental Protection.

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Press release 29/06/2018

Public believe marketing campaigns by ‘No Win No Fee’ firms are on th...

Public believe marketing campaigns by ‘No Win No Fee’ firms are on the up

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43% of the public believe there are now more marketing campaigns by ‘No Win No Fee’ firms compared to five years ago, according to a YouGov survey of 2000 people conducted on behalf of Dental Protection.

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News and updates 13/06/2018

Dental Protection: Good record keeping key in phase-down of dental am...

Dental Protection: Good record keeping key in phase-down of dental amalgam

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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.

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Press release 08/03/2018

Dental Protection successful in challenging “irrational and unfair” P...

Dental Protection successful in challenging “irrational and unfair” Practitioner Services decision

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Dental Protection has successfully challenged the actions of Practitioner Services of NHS National Services Scotland in a Judicial Review over the recovery of alleged overpayments.

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Press release 24/01/2018

GDC should remain dedicated regulator in reform plans, but opportunit...

GDC should remain dedicated regulator in reform plans, but opportunity for improvement must be seized

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In its response to the Department of Health (DH) consultation on the future of professional regulation in healthcare, Dental Protection said change is long overdue - but warned against reform that would see the creation of a ‘super regulator’ or a similar large scale amalgamation which could result in a lack expertise and understanding of the distinct professions.

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News and updates 26/10/2017

Enhanced CPD changes for 2018

Enhanced CPD changes for 2018

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Changes to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for all dental registrants start in 2018.

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News and updates 22/08/2017

Your direct access questions answered

Your direct access questions answered

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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.

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News and updates 22/08/2017

Your RQIA questions answered

Your RQIA questions answered

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Members will be aware that in order to provide private treatment to patients, registration with the RQIA is essential.

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Press release 01/12/2016

MPS response to the Scottish Government’s Oral Health Plan for Scotland

MPS response to the Scottish Government’s Oral Health Plan for Scotland

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MPS welcomes this opportunity to respond to the Scottish Government’s Oral Health Plan for Scotland. The consultation is wide ranging, and MPS confines its comments to a small number of questions pertinent to our role as a protection organisation serving dentists and other members of the dental team. Read the full response below.

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Press release 27/05/2016

Dental Protection explains new GDC statutory indemnity requirements f...

Dental Protection explains new GDC statutory indemnity requirements for all registrants

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In November 2015, the GDC changed the rules on registration to ensure that all Dentists and Dental Care Professionals (DCPs) have a statutory requirement to maintain adequate and them appropriate indemnity when practising dentistry in the UK.

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News and updates 07/03/2016

Your antibiotic prophylaxis questions answered

Your antibiotic prophylaxis questions answered

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Here you can find some of the most common questions surrounding antibiotic prophylaxis, and read our advice on this and NICE guidance.

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Press release 05/01/2016

Industrial action going ahead

Industrial action going ahead

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On Tuesday 5 January the BDA announced that talks with the Department of Health around the doctors in training contract dispute had ended and that it would proceed with industrial action. The first full strike is due to start on 12 January.

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Press release 15/04/2015

94% of dentists believe GDC investigations increase stress and anxiety

94% of dentists believe GDC investigations increase stress and anxiety

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A Dental Protection survey of 140 members who have been investigated by the General Dental Council (GDC) reveals that 94% felt it had an impact on their stress and anxiety and 33% had considered leaving the profession because of the experience. The survey also showed that 76% believe the investigation impacted on their personal life and 71% felt it affected their health and wellbeing.

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Press release 02/03/2015

Parliamentary & Health Services Ombudsman consultation on principles...

Parliamentary & Health Services Ombudsman consultation on principles of good complaint handling

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The document Principles of Good Complaint Handling sets out the Ombudsman's views on the key principles of good complaints handling. Although the information contained within the document is largely factual in nature, a number of issues arise from it.

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Press release 19/02/2015

Failure to obtain consent is a top dentolegal risk, Dental Protection...

Failure to obtain consent is a top dentolegal risk, Dental Protection informs young dentists

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Failing to obtain patient consent before commencing treatment is one of the top risks for young dentists that can lead to patient litigation, Dr Raj Rattan, senior dentolegal consultant at Dental Protection, told delegates at the Young Dentist Conference this week.

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Press release 12/01/2015

GDC consultation on indemnity rules

GDC consultation on indemnity rules

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Yes. In general, the arrangements outlined are reasonable and appropriate. However, the GDC should be aware that MDOs will be unable to be specific about the indemnity arrangements until registration has taken place and they are consequently able to be accepted as a member of that MDO.

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News and updates 02/12/2014

The Sensible Approach to Sharps

The Sensible Approach to Sharps

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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.

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Press release 03/11/2014

GDC consultation on proposed amendments to Fitness to Practise proced...

GDC consultation on proposed amendments to Fitness to Practise procedures

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Dental Protection broadly welcomes the proposals made in this consultation because we feel that a radical change of approach, and culture change, is needed within GDC fitness to practise (FtP) procedures. If in order to make the necessary culture changes, the proposed Section 60 Order is required, then we will support them. However, in order to ensure that these proposals have the intended impact the GDC must be committed to taking full advantage of these new powers.

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Press release 23/10/2014

Details of the fourteenth Premier Symposium announced!

Details of the fourteenth Premier Symposium announced!

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Dental Protection is pleased to announce the date for the fourteenth annual Premier Symposium. Organised by Dental Protection with schülke, the European leader in cross-infection control, this year’s Premier Symposium will take place on Saturday 29 November at The Shaw Theatre, Pullman St Pancras in London.

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Press release 05/09/2014

GDC consultation on proposals to increase the annual retention fee

GDC consultation on proposals to increase the annual retention fee

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On this occasion the GDC has justified the unprecedented scale of the increase in the ARF primarily on the basis of the increase in the number of complaints that it has to deal with. In calculating its likely operating costs, the GDC has also predicted that this volume of incoming ‘complaints’ will continue to rise for the foreseeable future, and appears to have assumed that the number of Fitness to Practise (FtP) investigations will need to rise at least in proportion to this.

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Press release 04/08/2014

GDC consultation on ethical advertising

GDC consultation on ethical advertising

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When placing advertisements for services you provide as a registrant you must ensure that you adhere to the Councils ethical guidance Standards for Dental Professionals.

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Press release 08/07/2014

Dental Protection signposts route for ARF protest

Dental Protection signposts route for ARF protest

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The proposed increase in the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) would see the cost for dentists rising from £576 to £945; the GDC is currently consulting on its proposal.

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Press release 24/06/2014

Celebrating five years on George Street

Celebrating five years on George Street

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It has been five years since Dental Protection moved into its Edinburgh home, to support members working in Scotland, and it’s been an exciting and busy period. In that short period of time the number of dental members has doubled and staff numbers have increased to ensure that we continue to provide exceptional service.

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Press release 30/10/2012

GDC consultation on draft Investigating Committee indicative outcomes...

GDC consultation on draft Investigating Committee indicative outcomes guidance

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DPL has, since the 2005 Amendment to the Dentists Act 1984 was introduced, been concerned that IC has not been fit for purpose and has produced a steady stream of inconsistent decisions. It has appeared to us that the members of the IC have not understood their role and the standards that they are legally required to apply. Therefore we welcome this latest attempt by GDC to introduce guidance to IC. Specifically we welcome the learning from previous cases although we would commend the use of consistent thought processes in considering cases, rather than a recipe book approach to decision making.

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Press release 01/04/2012

GDC consultation on modernisation of the fitness to practise procedures

GDC consultation on modernisation of the fitness to practise procedures

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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. Our unwavering commitment to CPD is evidenced by the fact that we, and the MPS group of which we are a part, invest substantial resources into providing risk management and educational resources for our members around the world. In 2012 alone this included over 600 educational presentations.

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