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
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
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... Wales England Northern ireland Communicate Scotland Generic Dentistry
Articles and features 11/12/2018 Bridging the expectation gap Preview Article Bridging the expectation gap Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Managing a patient’s expectations starts and finishes with good communication Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication
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
Articles and features 27/09/2018 Grey areas in clinical decision-making Preview Article Grey areas in clinical decision-making Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Robert Caplin, senior teaching fellow, King’s College London, looks at how properly weighing up the various factors in a decision can benefit both practitioner and patient. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Decision Making
Articles and features 27/09/2018 Reflection and risk management Preview Article Reflection and risk management Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Raj Rattan, Dental Director, discusses how to effectively reflect on clinical practice and its importance for risk management. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Risk management
Articles and features 21/09/2018 Symbolic atonement Preview Article Symbolic atonement Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview When a patient complains, what are they trying to achieve – an apology, a remedy, an expression of sympathy or empathy, accountability or just revenge? Jane Merivale, head of policy and technical at Dental Protection, looks at when financial redress can be the correct course of action. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints
Case study 21/09/2018 A failed extraction handled appropriately Preview Article A failed extraction handled appropriately Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping Communication Complaints
Case study 20/09/2018 A request for compensation Preview Article A request for compensation Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection advises two members from a practice following a patient complaint after a replacement filling was required. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice management Complaints
Case study 20/09/2018 An incorrect extraction Preview Article An incorrect extraction Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview When the wrong tooth is removed, Dental Protection assisted a dentist in quickly contacting the patient over the error. Find out how this proactive approach helped avoid further action being taken. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping
Case study 20/09/2018 Incorrect use of reversal agent during sedation Preview Article Incorrect use of reversal agent during sedation Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview This case study looks at how Dental Protection advised a member who had been investigated following the incorrect administration of a sedative. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Consent Sedation