Dental Protection
Latest Stories
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… Dentists handed pay…
Dentistry
Calls for GDC leniency as 33% of dentists say regulatory fears affect mental wellbeing
One in three dentists report fears over regulatory investigations are affecting their mental wellbeing, sparking calls for leniency. Dental Protection…
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… ‘The hardest week…
Dentistry
Dental Protection offers support if unable to wear a fit-tested mask
Dental Protection is still offering its membership and assistance if clinicians are unable to wear a fit-tested mask. After the…
Dentistry
One in two dental professionals say finances are biggest concern, survey reveals
More than one in two (53%) dental professionals said financial worries were having the biggest impact on their mental health…
Dentistry
Dental Protection confirms continued indemnity of members
All dental team members who want to return to work will continue to be supported, an indemnity provider has confirmed.…
Dentistry
Seeing the light in the dark
Nigel Jones on finding the real optimism about the future for UK dentistry. The recent report by Dental Protection, Breaking…
Dentistry
GDC launches changes in fitness to practise process
The General Dental Council (GDC) is launching a nine-month pilot changing its fitness to practise ‘Rule 4’ process. Rule 4…
Dentistry
Burnout causing half of dentists to consider leaving dentistry
Half of dentists (50%) have considered leaving dentistry for reasons of personal wellbeing, according to a Dental Protection survey. In…
Dentistry
GDC investigation trying to ‘trick dentists’
Dental Protection is accusing a GDC investigation of undercover tactics to ‘trick dentists’ into wrong doing. Its concerns stem from a…
Dentistry
Building on existing strengths
Raj Rattan shares his journey with Dental Protection, and what the organisation offers its members What attracted you to working…
Dentistry
What you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Around 40% of…
Dentistry
Around 40% of claims costs are for treatment started more than a decade ago
Almost 40% of costs for dental claims made in 2018 relate to cases where treatment started 10 or more years…
Dentistry
BDA calls on government to extend NHS pension flexibilities to dentists
The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling on the government to extend greater NHS Pension flexibilities to dentists. Earlier this…
Dentistry
Dentists vote for a minimum UDA value
Dentists unanimously call for a minimum UDA value of £25 at the Local Dental Committees’ (LDC) annual conference. Welsh colleagues…
Dentistry
Third of GDC warnings relate to personal conduct
A third (29%) of warnings issued by the GDC in the last five years relate to personal conduct matters. Of…
Dentistry
Concerns over depriving dentists of NHS pension scheme prior to a criminal conviction
Dental Protection has serious concerns over the new government proposal that could deprive dentists of the NHS Pension Scheme prior to…
Dentistry
Fear of being sued causes stress and anxiety in eight out of 10 dentists
The fear of being sued causes stress and anxiety to 77% of dental professionals, a Dental Protection survey shows. Results of…
Dentistry
Dental extractions the most common reason for compensation
Extractions are the most common reason dental patients claim for compensation, the Dental Defence Union (DDU) reveals. In 2017, the DDU…
Dentistry
Stay updated with relevant information about this webinar