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Consultation response to the HSCSC inquiry into NHS dentistry
Time to read article: 12 mins
Dental Protection submission to the Health and Social Care Select Committee (HSCSC) Inquiry into NHS dentistry access
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Patient accidentally inhales crown
Time to read article: 2 mins
First-year associate dentist, Dr K, is shocked when their patient accidentally swallowed a crown during fitting. Dr George Wright, Deputy Dental Director of Dental Protection recalls the case.
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School outreach programmes: What to consider before handing out freebies and taking photos
Time to read article: 5 mins
Practitioners who dedicate their time, effort and resources to school outreach programmes, generally do so voluntarily and with the best interests of the community at heart. But what happens when a seemingly innocent act endangers children? Dr Yash Naidoo, Case Manager at Dental Protection, shares a real-life experience.
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Dental Protection welcomes GDC improvements
Time to read article: 2 mins
Dental Protection has welcomed further improvements by the General Dental Council (GDC) that aim to reduce the impact on those subject to investigations, improve case progression, and make best use of limited resources in the absence of regulatory reform.
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Interim Orders Committee guidance must be clear and comprehensive to avoid unnecessary conditions
Time to read article: 3 mins
Interim Orders Committee (IOC) guidance must be clear and comprehensive to avoid unnecessary conditions, says Dental Protection.
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A letter of complaint for a first-year associate
Time to read article: 1 mins
Dr George Wright, Deputy Dental Director of Dental Protection, reports on a case about a first-year associate who received a letter of complaint.
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Further delay to GDC reform frustrating and disappointing
Time to read article: 2 mins
“Dental Protection has long argued for reform to the legislative framework that underpin the GDC. Vital changes to the 1984 Dentists Act, are seriously overdue. The Act remains outdated, requiring the regulator to conduct some of its operations in ways that are not always in the best interests of patients or professionals.”
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Articles and features
09/02/2023
Top elective planning tips
Top elective planning tips
Time to read article: 2 mins
When planning your elective, its essential to stay organised and have the right measures in place to help make your experience as stress free as possible. Here's our list of top things to consider before and during your trip.
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Articles and features
31/01/2023
Funding your dental elective
Funding your dental elective
Time to read article: 3 mins
Your elective allows you to experience dentistry like never before in a completely different social and cultural environment. A 4th year dental student offers some support and guidance on how to fund your upcoming dental elective.
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