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Dentist suspended over treatment of lip and tongue ties – what can we learn?
Lactation experts Ashana Gupta and Sarah Oakley analyse the case of a dentist suspended over consent failings in infant tongue…
Dentistry
For every smile: dental insurance from Everywhen
Everywhen shares the news of its rebrand from Towergate and the fantastic introductory offer you can now claim for your…
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Former dentist found guilty of £92,500 NHS fraud
Former dentist Fariba Shameli has been found guilty of defrauding the National Health Service (NHS) out of more than £92,500…
Dentistry
Indemnity in action: real cases, real decisions, real support
Join Elaine Cook on 15 July at 7pm as she discusses indemnity in action through real cases, real decisions and…
Business
A quick guide to the duty of candour
Leo Briggs explains how understanding both the ethical and legal duty of candour helps dental professionals respond appropriately and maintain…
Business
High Court orders new sanction hearing in racist and sexualised comments case
Warning: This story contains comments of a racist nature and references to sexual violence A High Court ruling has exposed…
Dentistry
The cost of missed periodontitis: lessons from negligence claims
Failure to diagnose or appropriately manage periodontitis remains one of the most common and highest value categories of dental negligence…
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Dental Protection scoops awards for legal services team of the year
The litigation team at Medical Protection Society (MPS) – which Dental Protection is part of – has won the gold…
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CQC registration has changed – what dental practices need to know
Join Pat Langley and Bobby Bhandal on 7 July at 7pm as they discuss what dental practices need to know…
Dentistry
The compliance gap: protecting the dental associate contract in modern practice
The self-employed associate model remains a central pillar of UK dentistry, says Alicja Zajac, providing a vital equilibrium between clinical…
Dentistry
The dentist’s darkest hours: is justice delayed still justice?
We often talk about the dental team as a well-oiled machine, but behind every successful clinic is a collection of…
Dentistry
Jewish Dental Society chair warns of antisemitism spike as NHS moves to ban political symbols
The chair of trustees of the UK’s Jewish Dental Society has warned of a spike in antisemitic incidents in dentistry,…
Dentistry
GDC fitness to practise concerns rise 26% as regulator acknowledges ‘fear’ of process
The General Dental Council (GDC) received 1,766 new fitness to practise concerns in 2025, a 26% increase on the previous…
Dentistry
GDC move to save £3.2 million
The General Dental Council (GDC) expects to save £3.2 million over five years by leaving its long-standing Wimpole Street headquarters.…
Dentistry
When things go wrong, Densura is here for you
When complaints, claims or regulatory investigations arise, having the right support can make all the difference – Densura explains the…
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Dentist suspended for self-prescribing drugs using patients’ names
A dentist has been handed a 12-month suspension by the General Dental Council (GDC) after a criminal conviction for fraud…
Dentistry
Dealing with patient complaints: real cases, real solutions
Join Julie-Anne Conway on 3 June at 7pm as she discusses real cases and real solutions for dealing with patient…
Patient management
All Med Pro expands panel of experienced dento-legal advisors
All Med Pro is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Dento-Legal Advisory Panel, which now includes three highly respected…
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Will the storm of fitness to practise injustice ever clear?
Policy makers must address the unforgiving dento-legal weather created by fitness to practise procedures if they want to resolve the…
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