Impostor syndrome can be described as a pervasive feeling of self-doubt, insecurity or fraudulence – one that can stubbornly persist, despite much evidence to the contrary. Dr Colm Harney, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, explores the concept.

Dr Raj Rattan, Dental Director at Dental Protection, looks at why a practitioner’s confidence is misplaced without the competence to back it up.

Dental Protection outlines the ways you can protect yourself from an allegation of non-delegable duty of care or a claim of vicarious liability.

Dr Raj Rattan, Dental Director at Dental Protection, looks at the complexities of empathy in dentistry and potential ways to improve it.

Dr Yvonne Shaw, Underwriting Policy Lead at Dental Protection, offers an overview of orthodontic claims received by members in the UK.

A dental hygienist speaks openly about the impact of a GDC investigation on her physical and mental health and her inspiration behind not giving up.

Amanda Waite, Case Manager at Dental Protection, looks at why a regular review of your patients’ medical histories and understanding their significance improves patient safety.

Dealing with patient dissatisfaction and receiving complaints are among the most challenging experiences a dental practitioner can face. Donna Pawsey, Case Manager at Dental Protection, explores the issues.

Whether working independently under a Direct Access arrangement, or working under prescription, Dental Care Professionals can, and should, be involved in preventive care.

Evelyn Ferguson-Williams, Case Manager at Dental Protection and former dental nurse, looks at the communication skills required for challenging conversations in the workplace.

Get to know registered dental nurse and Instagrammer, Gemma Forsythe, as she discusses her career in nursing and why to her, being a member of Dental Protection is vital.

Medical Protection, in partnership with Croner, detail the essential features of UK employment contracts for practice principals to include.

There are many moments in clinical dentistry when the most crucial aspect of case management is not what you do, but what arrangements you make to monitor the effectiveness of what you do.

Unlike many other areas of healthcare, dentists generally get to examine fit ambulant patients at varying intervals, and at times when they may have no symptoms or any particular reason for attending, other than for a periodic review of their oral health.

A clinician’s specialised knowledge of the aetiology of various oral and dental conditions places him, or her, in a position of significant advantage relative to most patients.