Graham Stokes, the new chair of council at the Medical Protection Society, has highlighted the importance of education and personal development in dentistry. Dr Graham
Dental Protection has called on the new UK government to prioritise critical issues currently impacting dental professionals and patients. These include access to NHS dentistry,
Newly-released data shows that 30% of participants have experienced more disrespectful behaviour from colleagues compared to during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings result from a
A survey has found that over one third of dental hygienists (35%) and 30% of dental therapists are unable to take breaks during the day
For many, difficult interactions with patients remain an unattractive occupational hazard and one which can challenge even the most experienced of practitioners. In this article,
More dentists should consider putting themselves forward to provide expert opinion, according to Dental Protection. Dental Protection is calling on dentists from NHS, private and
Dentists who graduated overseas were more likely to receive harsher sanctions if they did not have legal support, GDC figures show. Nearly two in five
Calls have been made for the General Dental Council (GDC) to consider dental teams’ wellbeing in its three-year plan. Dental Protection has urged the GDC
Guidance has been released by Dental Protection to help practice owners against vicarious liability and non-delegable duty of care claims. Dental Protection has shared a
Figures reveal the waiting list backlog for the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) has increased by 35% compared to last year. Obtained by Dental Protection via
A dentist successfully challenged a vicarious liability claim at the Court of Appeal, in a case that had ‘serious repercussions’ within the profession. The claim
Louise Eggleton considers what happens when a patient and dentist have very different perceptions of a treatment journey hindered due to practice closures, resulting in