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05/06/2020
The periodontal paradox
The periodontal paradox
Time to read article: 4 mins
Dr Alasdair McKelvie and Dr Andrew Walker, dentolegal consultants at Dental Protection, advise on controlling risk when it comes to identifying and managing periodontal disease
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Articles and features
05/06/2020
Managing endodontic file separation
Managing endodontic file separation
Time to read article: 5 mins
One of the most frequent adverse events reported is the separation (or fracture) of an endodontic instrument within a tooth. Dr Simon Parsons, dentolegal consultant at Dental Protection, looks at what we can do to reduce our risk of procedural error and how we might manage these cases should they arise
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Covid-19: Dental Protection survey reveals top 5 worries for dentists
Time to read article: 2 mins
A survey of dentists in the UK has revealed the key issues affecting their mental wellbeing during the pandemic.
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Covid-19: Dental Protection offers support to dentists deciding to re-open practices
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dental Protection has reassured all members working in England who choose to return to work that they will continue to be supported.
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Information for dental members considering re-opening their private practice in England
Time to read article: 3 mins
We have received a number of queries from individual members and various professional groups in England seeking clarification on Dental Protection’s position in relation to the re-opening of private practices.
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Covid-19: Dental Protection urges Welsh Government to look again at support offer for dentists
Time to read article: 2 mins
Dental Protection has called on the Welsh Government to look again at its offer to provide dentists with 80% of their NHS annual contract value (ACV), following concerns that the offer will be insufficient for many.
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Podcast: Getting to sleep during COVID -19
Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, Medicolegal Lead of Risk Prevention at Dental Protection, talks to Dr David O’Regan, Consultant Psychiatrist and Sleep Specialist at the Sleep Disorders Centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital.
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Covid-19: Dental Protection announces two months free membership
Time to read article: 3 mins
A package of support – the equivalent of offering the next two months of membership for free - has been set out by Dental Protection for members who have experienced a significant drop in their workload and a dramatic fall in income due to Covid-19.
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A message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council
Time to read article: 2 mins
We are writing to you as colleagues and fellow MPS members to thank you for the work you are doing now and in the months ahead to tackle COVID-19, and also to tell you about the actions MPS is taking to support you during this time.
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