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Response to General Dental Council's consultation on 'Trusted and effective: a strategy for dental regulation 2026-2028'
Time to read article: 8 mins
Dental Protection responds to the General Dental Council's consultation on the development of their next corporate strategy, 'Trusted and effective: a strategy for dental regulation 2026-2028'.
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Consultation response to 'NHS dentistry contract: quality and payment reforms' from the Department of Health & Social Care
Time to read article: 12 mins
Dental Protection responds to the the Department of Health & Social Care's consultation on NHS dentistry contract: quality and payments reform.
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Dental Protection Conference 2025: On the case
Time to read article: 1 mins
Join us for our Dental Protection Conference 2025: On the case, as we explore some real-life dental case studies, focusing on endodontics, periodontal problems, and aesthetics and restoration.
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Articles and features
07/08/2025
A preventative tale of periodontal indifference
A preventative tale of periodontal indifference
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dental Protection often sees periodontal cases and claims for compensation focusing on the failure to provide appropriate periodontal care. Dentolegal Consultant Louise Eggleton looks at a typical case.
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MPS Foundation funds vital global research into dentist wellbeing
Time to read article: 2 mins
The MPS Foundation – a global not-for-profit research initiative that invests in research into patient safety and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals – is funding a project that will provide tailored interventions to protect dentists’ health and wellbeing.
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The passing of Kevin Lewis
Time to read article: 1 mins
Raj Rattan, Dental Director at Dental Protection comments on the passing of Kevin Lewis.
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You’ve got mail: The emotional impact of a GDC investigation
Time to read article: 7 mins
A dental hygienist speaks openly about the impact of a GDC investigation on her physical and mental health and her inspiration behind not giving up.
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The devil is in the detail – why comprehensive patient records are essential
Time to read article: 4 mins
Nuala Carney stresses the importance of detailed record-keeping as a protection against future claims and complaints
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Why communication counts
Time to read article: 2 mins
Sincere communication is often the key to navigating difficult conversations. This case involving a dental hygienist shows how your interactions with patients can often escalate unexpectedly, especially in online communications.
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