Press release 24/04/2019 Government proposal regarding NHS Pension Scheme opposed Preview Article Government proposal regarding NHS Pension Scheme opposed Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection opposes Government proposal that could deprive dentists of the NHS Pension Scheme prior to a criminal conviction. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 08/04/2019 8 out of 10 members admit the fear of being sued causes stress and an... Preview Article 8 out of 10 members admit the fear of being sued causes stress and anxiety Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text
Webinar 28/03/2019 Webinar: Stepping up: Going from foundation dentist to associate Preview Article Webinar: Stepping up: Going from foundation dentist to associate Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview It can be daunting making the transition from foundation dentist to associate. Take on the next stage of your career with confidence. Join dentolegal consultants George Wright and David Hartoch as we look into some of the common challenges young dentists have to deal with, and the best ways to tackle them. Date: Thursday 9 May 2019 Time: 13:00 - 14:00 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career Planning Complaints
Articles and features 18/03/2019 Whitening within the law Preview Article Whitening within the law Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview With strict regulations around the use of tooth whitening products in EU countries, Martin Foster, dentolegal consultant, discusses how to stay within the law. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Whitening/Bleaching
Webinar 15/03/2019 Webinar: The business of dentistry Preview Article Webinar: The business of dentistry Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Running a modern dental practice involves navigating ethical dilemmas and tackling the difficulties of clinical decision making. Join dental director Raj Rattan as he explores some key aspects of the business of dentistry, including root causes of ethical failures, areas of high risk, and models for decision making. Date: Tuesday 30 April 2019 Time: 13:00 - 14:00 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice management
Articles and features 14/03/2019 Record keeping in Scotland Preview Article Record keeping in Scotland Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Dental Protection is frequently contacted by members who want to understand how long records should be retained by the practice. Read details on how long records should be retained. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Record Keeping
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
Webinar 07/03/2019 Building resilience and avoiding burnout Preview Article Building resilience and avoiding burnout Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview It’s a terrible thing to experience, but burnout also has an impact on your dentolegal risk, and the safety of your patients. Join Dr Suzy Jordache and Dr David Monaghan for a webinar designed to empower you to identify and manage this very real threat that clinicians face. Date: Tuesday 9 April 2019 Time: 19.30 – 20.30 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Stress
Press release 01/03/2019 Dental Protection response to DHSC consultation on clinical negligenc... Preview Article Dental Protection response to DHSC consultation on clinical negligence cover Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 25/02/2019 Ectopic canines – dentolegal challenges and how to avoid them Preview Article Ectopic canines – dentolegal challenges and how to avoid them Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Every year, Dental Protection assists members in responding to complaints and claims where it is alleged that there was a failure to identify and appropriately manage ectopic canines. Successful defence of these claims relies heavily on the detail contained within the clinical records. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 20/02/2019 Dentists without legal representation face tougher sanctions at GDC h... Preview Article Dentists without legal representation face tougher sanctions at GDC hearings Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Council gdc
Articles and features 14/02/2019 How to fall back in love with your dental career Preview Article How to fall back in love with your dental career Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Working in dentistry has its ups and downs, so it’s important to do the things that help you stay happy at work. Read more Article contains Text
Webinar 11/01/2019 Webinar: Consent - Does yes really mean yes Preview Article Webinar: Consent - Does yes really mean yes Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview When it comes to obtaining valid consent, there are many key issues to consider for each patient, every time they require treatment. Join Dentolegal Consultant, Helen Kaney as she investigates when ‘yes’ really means ‘yes’ and examines the key aspects of obtaining valid consent. Date: Tuesday 5 March 2019 Time: 13:00 - 14:00 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent
Webinar 04/01/2019 Webinar: Phasing down of amalgam - risk managing the implementation o... Preview Article Webinar: Phasing down of amalgam - risk managing the implementation of the Mercury Regulations Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview This webinar will explore the background to the 2017 Mercury Regulations and discuss their implementation with particular emphasis on risk management in dental practice. Date: Wednesday 30 January 2019 Time: 13:00 - 14:00 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Risk management
Articles and features 21/12/2018 The cost of claims – control through proportionality Preview Article The cost of claims – control through proportionality Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview If you have ever been unfortunate enough to receive a letter of claim, you will be aware of how stressful the process can be. Another aspect is the often high sums of money involved. Stephen Preater, costs adviser at Dental Protection, is part of an expert in-house team that is dedicated to controlling the amounts sought by claimants Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims
Workshop 14/12/2018 Building resilience and avoiding burnout Preview Article Building resilience and avoiding burnout Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview The demand placed on modern clinicians means the possibility of burnout is growing significantly, impacting both the quality of care and potential increase in risk to patients. This workshop will help you recognise the signs of burnout and give you the knowledge and confidence to manage the symptoms, recover and prevent reoccurrence. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Training & CPD Scotland Generic Dentistry Communicate England Northern ireland
Articles and features 11/12/2018 The role of receptionists: a legal commentary Preview Article The role of receptionists: a legal commentary Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A recent Supreme Court decision has raised questions about the role of non-clinical staff in patient care. The judgment criticised the actions of a receptionist in an Accident and Emergency (A&E) department – Joseph McCaughley, litigation solicitor at Dental Protection, looks at the ramifications of the case Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence
Press release 06/12/2018 MPS comments on the DHSC consultation on the regulation of clinical n... Preview Article MPS comments on the DHSC consultation on the regulation of clinical negligence indemnity cover Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 30/11/2018 12 record keeping tips Preview Article 12 record keeping tips Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview We have made a list of the things to remember when it comes to making and retaining good patient records. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping
27/11/2018 Oral cancer – making sure you’re #mouthaware Preview Article Oral cancer – making sure you’re #mouthaware Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview November is mouth cancer awareness month – a cancer that currently affects over 8,300 people a year in the UK, and resulted in 2,722 people in the UK losing their life in 2017. The number of people affected by mouth cancer has increased almost 50% in the last ten years Read more Article contains Text
Press release 16/11/2018 Dentists urged to pay their Annual Retention Fee (ARF) by 31 December Preview Article Dentists urged to pay their Annual Retention Fee (ARF) by 31 December Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 12/11/2018 Dental Protection urges Government to protect dentists from the risin... Preview Article Dental Protection urges Government to protect dentists from the rising cost of clinical negligence Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 17/10/2018 Dental Protection survey reveals 9 in 10 dentists fear being sued by... Preview Article Dental Protection survey reveals 9 in 10 dentists fear being sued by patients Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/09/2018 Dental Protection judicial review successfully overturns GDC warning... Preview Article Dental Protection judicial review successfully overturns GDC warning over minor driving offence Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text