Dental Protection

Almost nine in 10 young dentists believe their generation will receive more patient complaints

New figures reveal that 88% of young dentists believe their generation will face more complaints and legal challenges during their…

Patient management

Overseas registration backlog increases by 35%

Figures reveal the waiting list backlog for the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) has increased by 35% compared to last year.…

Dentistry

Only half of young dentists ‘feel positive’ about their future in dentistry

Around half of young dentists feel positive about their future in the profession. This is according to new research carried out…

Young Dentist

Dentist successfully fights vicarious liability claim in court

A dentist successfully challenged a vicarious liability claim at the Court of Appeal, in a case that had ‘serious repercussions’…

Dentistry

Let’s call the whole thing off: a case study

Louise Eggleton considers what happens when a patient and dentist have very different perceptions of a treatment journey hindered due…

Dentistry

Vicarious liability – a view from the other side

We speak to David Corless-Smith from the Dental Law Partnership about the recent vicarious liability case with Dental Protection. Can…

Dentistry

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Profession says 3%…

Dentistry

Dentist to fight high court decision on vicarious liability

A dentist will battle against a recent high court decision on vicarious liability and non-delegable duty of care.  It was…

Dentistry

Vicarious liability – peace of mind

Yvonne Shaw, underwriting policy lead at Dental Protection, explains how it is offering practice principals peace of mind when it…

Dentistry

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Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… GDC’s acting ‘unlawfully’…

Dentistry

GDC acted ‘unlawfully’ using undercover operations

The General Dental Council (GDC) acted unlawfully by using undercover operations without reasonable justification. The dental regulator has admitted to…

Laboratory

Chairsyde announces partnership with Dental Protection

Dental Protection is announcing an exciting new partnership with Chairsyde – a system to help dental professionals consult with patients…

Dentistry

Funding cuts could deny dental care to thousands, says MP

Funding cuts could deprive thousands of dental care, an MP has argued in a fresh bid to protect NHS services. …

Dentistry

Government pledge to modernise GDC in response to COVID-19

The government has committed to transforming laws related to professional regulators – including the GDC.  Kicking off a consultation earlier…

Dentistry

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Mouthwash can kill…

Dentistry

Two in five dentists fear GDC investigations amidst COVID-19 pandemic

An increasing number of dentists say they fear a regulatory investigation from the GDC following dental decisions made during the…

Dentistry

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… One third of…

Dentistry

One third of dentists experienced abuse from patients during pandemic

Dentists say they are ‘routinely’ experiencing verbal abuse from patients – with half (48%) saying they feel pessimistic about the…

Dentistry

Online Dentistry Show: Raj Rattan – dentolegal hot topics

Coming this September, the Online Dentistry Show is putting on the very first virtual exhibition in UK dentistry with support…

Dentistry