Articles and features
22/10/2024
HR Topic - How do I dismiss someone on probation?
HR Topic - How do I dismiss someone on probation?
Time to read article: 3 mins
Staff dismissals can be a challenging process for both sides. In this article, Croner explores the legal routes a practice principal can take to ensure a due process is observed.
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HR Topic - How to manage absence and mental wellbeing
Time to read article: 3 mins
Managing absences and balancing the wellbeing of your dental staff doesn’t have to be a struggle. In this article, Dental Protection partner, Croner shares techniques to help ensure your team remains present and correct.
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Foundation dentists’ projects on improving periodontal care recognised in research competition
Time to read article: 4 mins
The winners of the inaugural research competition for UK foundation dentists launched by Dental Protection in partnership with the MPS Foundation has produced noteworthy projects to improve periodontal care.
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Dental Protection sets out priorities for new Government
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dental Protection has called on the new UK Government to prioritise critical issues currently impacting dental professionals and patients - including access to NHS dentistry, GDC and clinical negligence claims reform, child oral health, and growth of and support for the dental workforce.
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Consultation response regarding dental hygienists and dental therapists
Time to read article: 3 mins
Read the Dental Protection submission to the Department of Health and Social Care on enabling dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer specific medicines.
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HR Topic - Training and development for dental professionals
Time to read article: 6 mins
HR Topic - Changes to flexible working regulations & encouraging a work-life balance
Time to read article: 4 mins
Dental Protection welcomes GDC move to stop publishing IOC decisions
Time to read article: 2 mins
Dental Protection has welcomed the GDC’s decision to no longer publish determinations made by the Interim Orders Committee prior to a review or hearing, as part of its commitment to reduce the impact of the fitness to practise process on dental professionals’ mental wellbeing.
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Dental Protection’s Professor Callum Youngson awarded MBE
Time to read article: 2 mins