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Over half of dental professionals say mental wellbeing is worse now than during the COVID pandemic
Time to read article: 2 mins
More than half of dental professionals in the UK (57%) who took part in a survey say their mental health is worse now than it was during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dental Protection emphasises support as new survey reveals impact of staff shortages on wellbeing
Time to read article: 4 mins
In the Dental Protection survey of over 1,300 dental professionals in the UK, over a third (36%) also say fear of dentolegal issues arising from staff shortages is having a negative impact on their mental health.
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Dental Protection’s Paula Rix scoops Menopause Friendly Employer Award
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GDC pilot to speed up some investigation processes welcome, says Dental Protection
Time to read article: 2 mins
Dental Protection has welcomed the Fitness to Practise pilot launched by the General Dental Council (GDC) this week aimed at concluding simple cases more quickly, in the absence of wider regulatory reform.
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Dental Protection partners with boutique dentistry stationery store to offer exclusive discount to students
Time to read article: 1 mins
Student members of Dental Protection will now receive 10% off all products from the student-founded online stationery store, ForAllThingsDentistry.
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Dental Protection research competition for UK foundation dentists
Time to read article: 1 mins
Are you a foundation dentist looking to make a difference? Enter our research competition to showcase your expertise in periodontal care and be in with a chance of winning £1,000.
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Frustration over access to dental care fuelling abuse against dental professionals
Time to read article: 4 mins
In a Dental Protection survey of over 1,300 UK dental professionals, more than half (57%) say they have experienced or witnessed verbal or physical abuse from patients or their relatives in the past 12 months, with 64% of those saying the incidents resulted from frustration over long waiting times for appointments and 59% saying it related to the treatment they received.
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10 years on: Direct Access for dental hygienists and dental therapists
Time to read article: 10 mins
This year marks the tenth anniversary of Direct Access. Evelyn Ferguson-Williams, Dental Case Manager at Dental Protection, provides an update as well as gives voice to concerns from our members about changes to Scope of Practice guidance.
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GDC guidance will help snuff out misinformation on indemnity, says Dental Protection
Time to read article: 2 mins