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Dentists encouraged to carry out expert witness work
More dentists should consider putting themselves forward to provide expert opinion, according to Dental Protection. Dental Protection is calling on…
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 system is…
Dentistry
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
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
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
Preparing your practice for a post-lockdown boom
A panel of speakers will cover how to prepare your practice for a post-lockdown boom on Wednesday 7 April at…
Aesthetic dentistry
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… Calls for GDC…
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
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
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
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