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... emergency care dental tourism tooth whitening cosmetic dentistry Record Keeping
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... veneers cosmetic dentistry Complaints
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... Communication Treatment Planning Competence
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... Practice management fitness to practise misconduct Record Keeping Complaints
Press release 26/03/2025 Dental Protection: Dental profession must be supported in embracing AI Preview Article Dental Protection: Dental profession must be supported in embracing AI Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview A new White Paper aimed at ensuring Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are integrated into healthcare delivery in a way that is usable, useful, and safe for both patients and the clinicians using them, has been welcomed by Dental Protection. Read more Article contains Text
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
Press release 27/02/2025 Two-thirds of dental professionals “burnt out and exhausted” Preview Article Two-thirds of dental professionals “burnt out and exhausted” Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Almost two thirds of dental professionals say they are frequently burnt out and exhausted according to a survey undertaken by Dental Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 24/02/2025 New Dental Protection course to help navigate adverse outcomes Preview Article New Dental Protection course to help navigate adverse outcomes Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection has launched a new online course designed to help dentists navigate adverse outcomes with patients under their care. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 03/01/2025 Review of the GDC shows progress made but more to do, says Dental Pro... Preview Article Review of the GDC shows progress made but more to do, says Dental Protection Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection comments on the Professional Standards Authority's performance review of the General Dental Council. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 18/12/2024 Dental Protection: 2025 must be a year of change for dentistry Preview Article Dental Protection: 2025 must be a year of change for dentistry Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview With the new year approaching, Raj Rattan, Dental Director at Dental Protection, has set out his hopes for significant change to address the challenges in dentistry. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 03/12/2024 New duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace Preview Article New duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview On the 26 October 2024, the Government’s Worker Protection Act came into effect requiring employers to take a proactive approach to preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. In this article, Croner outlines the Act’s key requirements and the steps you can take to meet these new obligations. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Croner
Articles and features 03/12/2024 Zero-hours contracts - how the new bill may affect your practice Preview Article Zero-hours contracts - how the new bill may affect your practice Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The Employment Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, is set to make some of the most significant changes to employment law in a generation, with a particular focus on ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts. In this article Croner outlines what these changes are and how you can prepare for the new legislation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Croner
Articles and features 04/07/2024 HR Topic - Training and development for dental professionals Preview Article HR Topic - Training and development for dental professionals Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 01/09/2023 Dental Protection research competition for UK foundation dentists Preview Article Dental Protection research competition for UK foundation dentists Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text
Case study 15/06/2023 Diagnostic errors: three case studies Preview Article Diagnostic errors: three case studies Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview Dr Nuala Carney, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at three cases involving diagnostic errors, all with very different outcomes Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 15/06/2023 Ethical fingerprints: how our ethics can be impacted by clinical work Preview Article Ethical fingerprints: how our ethics can be impacted by clinical work Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Martin Foster, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at how ethics shape the traces dental practitioners leave in their patient care Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 14/06/2023 Record keeping: a dental nurse’s perspective Preview Article Record keeping: a dental nurse’s perspective Time to read article: 9 mins Close Preview Evelyn Ferguson-Williams, Dental Case Manager at Dental Protection, explains the record keeping responsibilities of dental nurse, which are an essential part of their daily routine. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... dental nurse dental care professional dental therapist dental healthcare professional dental hygienist DCP
Articles and features 02/05/2023 Understanding patient behaviour to educate and motivate Preview Article Understanding patient behaviour to educate and motivate Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection member and award-winning hygienist Amber Ojak (@theedinburghdentalhygienist) explores how taking the time to understand patient behaviour can be key in improving oral hygiene and treating periodontal disease. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... dental therapist DCP dental hygienist Wellbeing
Case study 02/05/2023 Dental trainee gets caught drink driving Preview Article Dental trainee gets caught drink driving Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A dental trainee gets arrested for drink driving in the first week of his new placement. Read more Article contains Text
Case study 25/04/2023 A disagreement about prescribing results in a complaint Preview Article A disagreement about prescribing results in a complaint Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A Christmas Eve shift features complications for a foundation dentist placed on the emergency rota. Read more Article contains Text
Case study 25/04/2023 Unwanted attention from a patient Preview Article Unwanted attention from a patient Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview A foundation dentist is the subject of unwanted attention from a patient. Read more Article contains Text
Podcast 13/04/2023 Podcast - The Torque: a series for dental hygienists and dental thera... Preview Article Podcast - The Torque: a series for dental hygienists and dental therapists - Episode 4 Close Preview Join Claire Stott, Case Manager and Dental Hygienist is joined by our member, award-winning Dental Hygienist and Therapist Anna Middleton (aka @londonhygienist) as they examine the issues that matter to dental care professionals right now. Read more Article contains Audio Tagged in... dental hygienist podcast dental care professional Wellbeing dental therapist