Articles and features
09/03/2022
Knowing your scope in a world of Direct Access
Knowing your scope in a world of Direct Access
Time to read article: 2 mins
Before 2013, all members of the dental team had to work on the prescription of a dentist – then the GDC issued guidance that allowed Direct Access for some dental care professionals. Former dental nurses Amanda Waite and Evelyn Ferguson-Williams, Case Managers at Dental Protection, look at why dental care professionals still need to practise within their competence
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MPS launches ambitious research initiative to improve patient safety and clinician wellbeing
Time to read article: 4 mins
MPS launches ambitious research initiative to improve patient safety and clinician wellbeing.
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Young dentists raise concerns about impact of Covid-19 on their wellbeing
Time to read article: 3 mins
Nearly 2 in 5 (37%) of young dentists in the UK say they are worried about the impact of Covid-19 on their wellbeing, according to a new Dental Protection survey.
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Dental Protection member successfully fights vicarious liability claim at Court of Appeal
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dental Protection member successfully fights vicarious liability claim at Court of Appeal
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Dental Protection responds to government consultation on clinical negligence fee cap
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dental Protection responds to government consultation on clinical negligence fee cap.
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Dental Protection welcomes GDC statement on complaints during the pandemic
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dental Protection welcomes GDC statement on complaints during the pandemic.
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Complaint handling: A step-by-step guide for dental nurses
Time to read article: 9 mins
George Wright, Dentolegal Consultant and Senior Dental Educator at Dental Protection, offers a comprehensive overview of effective complaint handling
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An eventful extraction
Time to read article: 4 mins
Dental Protection partners with the new College of General Dentistry
Time to read article: 1 mins