Event 11/09/2017 Royal College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting Preview Article Royal College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting Close Preview Dr Raj Rattan, Dental Director at Dental Protection, will be speaking on risk management at the Royal College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting in Dublin on 3 November 2017. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Oral Surgery
11/09/2017 News from Dental Protection Preview Article News from Dental Protection Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dental Protection now offers a new service for final year, first and second year post-graduation membership. That’s right you can sign up and renew your membership via our website. Read more Article contains Text
11/09/2017 Executive Director, John Tiernan, retires after 23 years at MPS Preview Article Executive Director, John Tiernan, retires after 23 years at MPS Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview John Tiernan, Executive Director of Member Engagement at MPS will retire in July 2016, after 23 years’ in supporting doctors and dentists in dentolegal and medicolegal issues. Read more Article contains Text
07/09/2017 NHS/Crown Indemnity Preview Article NHS/Crown Indemnity Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview When a clinician is employed as a dentist or a dental care professional within the NHS salaried services, it is a common assumption that the NHS employer will automatically assist in the event of a negligence claim against the individual clinician. Read more Article contains Text
07/09/2017 Subscription Rates Preview Article Subscription Rates Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Choosing the right category of membership is essential to ensure you are entitled to seek assistance. Our experienced Membership Services team is available to advise you about the right membership category that is tailor-made for you. Read more Article contains Text
07/09/2017 Apply for elective protection Preview Article Apply for elective protection Close Preview Dental Protection offers members access to free elective protection in the majority of locations, including the USA and Canada. Remember, even if you plan to stay in the UK for your elective, you will still need to apply for elective protection. Read more Article contains Text
07/09/2017 Salaried Dentists Preview Article Salaried Dentists Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Salaried dentists often have indemnity arrangements provided by their employer. However, there can be gaps in the protection provided by such arrangements and Dental Protection is ideally placed to assist in such circumstances. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 07/09/2017 Your Elective Preview Article Your Elective Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Protection for your elective starts here Whether you choose to stay in the UK or travel abroad for your elective, you’re in for an exciting and challenging time. This will be your first chance to exercise the skills and knowledge you’ve learned over the last few years, and to experience life in a new environment. Read more Article contains Text
07/09/2017 Applying for funding Preview Article Applying for funding Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Most dental schools will have a list of funding opportunities available. These are competitive so it’s worth being proactive. Speak to your peers, ask foundation dentists, talk to your course tutors and search the internet – you might be surprised by what funding is on offer. Read more Article contains Text
29/08/2017 How we price membership subscriptions Preview Article How we price membership subscriptions Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview General practice is an increasingly challenging and high-risk environment in which to practise medicine. Simon Kayll, Chief Executive of Medical Protection, explains how we assess those risks and calculate GP membership subscriptions Read more Article contains Text
22/08/2017 Continuing Professional Development Preview Article Continuing Professional Development Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview As a dental professional, you have a duty to keep your skills and knowledge up-to-date. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Training & CPD Generic Dentistry
22/08/2017 Setting yourself apart Preview Article Setting yourself apart Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Seeking employment can be stressful, as it can lead us to wonder whether we are 'good enough' especially if we are new to practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk Professionalism Career Planning ENT
22/08/2017 Top Tips From Young Dentists Preview Article Top Tips From Young Dentists Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview We hope you find these top tips useful. Everyone has their own ways of making life a little easier... Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 22/08/2017 Your direct access questions answered Preview Article Your direct access questions answered Time to read article: 10 mins Close Preview The administration of local anaesthetics is governed by The Human Medicine Regulations. The GDC has no influence over this legislation and it is quite separate from the new direct access regulations. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk
22/08/2017 It’s complicated Preview Article It’s complicated Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Simon Stone offers nine steps to ensure success and shares some cases from which we can all learn Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 22/08/2017 Your RQIA questions answered Preview Article Your RQIA questions answered Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview Members will be aware that in order to provide private treatment to patients, registration with the RQIA is essential. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern ireland
Articles and features 22/08/2017 GDC standards Q&A - Principle 7 - Maintain, Develop and Work Within Y... Preview Article GDC standards Q&A - Principle 7 - Maintain, Develop and Work Within Your Professional Knowledge and Skills Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Where can I find out about current evidence and best practice which affect my work, premises, equipment and business? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk Professionalism
Articles and features 22/08/2017 GDC standards Q&A - Principle 4 - Maintain and protect patients' info... Preview Article GDC standards Q&A - Principle 4 - Maintain and protect patients' information Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Do I need to update the patient’s medical history on every appointment? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record Keeping Data Protection Managing Clinical Risk
Articles and features 22/08/2017 GDC standards Q&A - Principle 3 - Obtain Valid Consent Preview Article GDC standards Q&A - Principle 3 - Obtain Valid Consent Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The GDC has very sensibly adopted the term 'valid consent' which helps to avoid the incorrect perception that giving patients information (informed consent) is sufficient to achieve a proper, valid consent. It isn't. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk Consent
Articles and features 22/08/2017 GDC standards Q&A - Principle 2 - Communicate Effectively With Patients Preview Article GDC standards Q&A - Principle 2 - Communicate Effectively With Patients Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview In business, it is always a good idea to ensure that people who are making a purchase are made aware of the costs involved before agreeing to go ahead. In this way, any misunderstanding about the price can be eliminated. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing Clinical Risk
Articles and features 22/08/2017 What to expect when the CQC inspect Preview Article What to expect when the CQC inspect Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has stated that it intends to inspect approximately 10% of dental providers and that it will not apply ratings following inspections. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... CQC Compliance
Articles and features 22/08/2017 Support with CQC - Fundamental standards Preview Article Support with CQC - Fundamental standards Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Receiving and acting on complaints: a summary of complaints, responses, correspondence and other relevant information identified must be provided to CQC within 28 days of a request. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... CQC Compliance
Articles and features 22/08/2017 Support with CQC - Duty of candour Preview Article Support with CQC - Duty of candour Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The duty of candour, which was introduced by the government through Regulation 20 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, applies to dental practices from 1 April 2015. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... CQC Compliance
Articles and features 22/08/2017 The CQC – What you need to know Preview Article The CQC – What you need to know Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview All healthcare organisations that provide regulated activities have to register with the CQC. Here's a little background along with advice on who is affected and how to apply for registration. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... CQC Compliance