Press release 22/05/2023 Dental Protection comments on GDC v Williams “top up fees” judgment Preview Article Dental Protection comments on GDC v Williams “top up fees” judgment Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview In the case of GDC v. Williams, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment and held that supplemental fees (described as top-up fees) in addition to the NHS charge were permitted under the NHS Regulations - in this particular case for a more aesthetically pleasing ceramic crown. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 09/05/2023 GDC Scope of Practice guidance should clarify boundaries in registran... Preview Article GDC Scope of Practice guidance should clarify boundaries in registrant roles, says Dental Protection Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection has urged the General Dental Council (GDC) to provide further clarity on the boundaries for each registrant type and an assessment of complex skills in the proposed revised Scope of Practice guidance. Read more Article contains Text
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... Wellbeing DCP dental hygienist dental therapist
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
Press release 25/04/2023 MPS Foundation funds major study into dental patients’ anxiety triggers Preview Article MPS Foundation funds major study into dental patients’ anxiety triggers Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview The MPS Foundation is funding research which aims to develop interventions for patients who suffer from extreme anxiety when visiting the dentist. Read more Article contains Text
24/04/2023 Consultation response to the GDC Scope of Practice Preview Article Consultation response to the GDC Scope of Practice Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dental Protection response to the General Dental Council (GDC) consultation on revised Scope of Practice guidance Read more Article contains Text PDF
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 dental therapist dental care professional podcast Wellbeing
Podcast 11/04/2023 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 3 Close Preview Join Lesley Harrison, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection and Dental Protection member and award-winning Dental Hygienist and Therapist Amber Ojak (aka @the edinburghdentalhygienist) as they examine the issues that matter to dental care professionals right now. Read more Article contains Audio Tagged in... dental care professional dental therapist dental hygienist Wellbeing podcast
News and updates 28/03/2023 Arora review: Could there be lessons for the GDC too? Preview Article Arora review: Could there be lessons for the GDC too? Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dental Protection updates members on the relevant work it has done to respond to the independent review of the Dr Arora case. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/03/2023 GDC draft indemnity guidance a positive step forward, says Dental Pro... Preview Article GDC draft indemnity guidance a positive step forward, says Dental Protection Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection has welcomed further improvements by the General Dental Council (GDC) that aim to reduce the impact on those subject to investigations, improve case progression, and make best use of limited resources in the absence of regulatory reform. Read more Article contains Text
21/03/2023 Consultation response to the HSCSC inquiry into NHS dentistry Preview Article Consultation response to the HSCSC inquiry into NHS dentistry Time to read article: 12 mins Close Preview Dental Protection submission to the Health and Social Care Select Committee (HSCSC) Inquiry into NHS dentistry access Read more Article contains Text PDF
Case study 17/03/2023 Patient accidentally inhales crown Preview Article Patient accidentally inhales crown Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview First-year associate dentist, Dr K, is shocked when their patient accidentally swallowed a crown during fitting. Dr George Wright, Deputy Dental Director of Dental Protection recalls the case. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... foundation dentist
Articles and features 10/03/2023 School outreach programmes: What to consider before handing out free... Preview Article School outreach programmes: What to consider before handing out freebies and taking photos Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Practitioners who dedicate their time, effort and resources to school outreach programmes, generally do so voluntarily and with the best interests of the community at heart. But what happens when a seemingly innocent act endangers children? Dr Yash Naidoo, Case Manager at Dental Protection, shares a real-life experience. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 03/03/2023 Dental Protection welcomes GDC improvements Preview Article Dental Protection welcomes GDC improvements Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dental Protection has welcomed further improvements by the General Dental Council (GDC) that aim to reduce the impact on those subject to investigations, improve case progression, and make best use of limited resources in the absence of regulatory reform. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 27/02/2023 Interim Orders Committee guidance must be clear and comprehensive to... Preview Article Interim Orders Committee guidance must be clear and comprehensive to avoid unnecessary conditions Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Interim Orders Committee (IOC) guidance must be clear and comprehensive to avoid unnecessary conditions, says Dental Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Case study 22/02/2023 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
Press release 20/02/2023 Further delay to GDC reform frustrating and disappointing Preview Article Further delay to GDC reform frustrating and disappointing Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview “Dental Protection has long argued for reform to the legislative framework that underpin the GDC. Vital changes to the 1984 Dentists Act, are seriously overdue. The Act remains outdated, requiring the regulator to conduct some of its operations in ways that are not always in the best interests of patients or professionals.” Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 09/02/2023 Top elective planning tips Preview Article Top elective planning tips Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview When planning your elective, its essential to stay organised and have the right measures in place to help make your experience as stress free as possible. Here's our list of top things to consider before and during your trip. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... electives Career Planning
Articles and features 31/01/2023 Funding your dental elective Preview Article Funding your dental elective Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Your elective allows you to experience dentistry like never before in a completely different social and cultural environment. A 4th year dental student offers some support and guidance on how to fund your upcoming dental elective. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career Planning
Press release 31/01/2023 Dental Protection introduces Company Protection Preview Article Dental Protection introduces Company Protection Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dental Protection has introduced a new product, Company Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 27/01/2023 Dental expert witness vindicated in High Court appeal Preview Article Dental expert witness vindicated in High Court appeal Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 27/01/2023 Communication tops list of what makes a great dentist Preview Article Communication tops list of what makes a great dentist Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text