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Webinar 09/09/2021

InPractice 2021: dentolegal essentials in a changing world

InPractice 2021: dentolegal essentials in a changing world

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Saturday 16 October - 09.00 - 12.30. We’ve brought together a host of expert speakers to help members like you manage the risk you face today and practise with confidence.

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Articles and features 06/08/2021

Limitations of membership

Limitations of membership

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We carefully consider each request for assistance, but there are some circumstances in which we are unlikely to help. The following, whilst not an exhaustive list, are some examples of where we are unlikely to provide assistance.

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Articles and features 28/07/2021

Offering peace of mind about vicarious liability

Offering peace of mind about vicarious liability

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Yvonne Shaw, underwriting policy lead at Dental Protection, explains how we are offering practice principals peace of mind when it comes to protection against vicarious liability.

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Articles and features 17/06/2021

Direct-to-consumer orthodontics – understanding the risks

Direct-to-consumer orthodontics – understanding the risks

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Dr Yvonne Shaw, Dental Underwriting Policy Lead at Dental Protection, considers some of the risks arising from patients pursuing direct-to-consumer dental care

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Articles and features 11/03/2021

So what is indemnity?

So what is indemnity?

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Helen Kaney, Dentolegal Consultant and Medico and Dentolegal Services Team Lead at Dental Protection, looks at the key differences between indemnity and insurance

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Articles and features 10/03/2021

COVID-19: one year on

COVID-19: one year on

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George Wright, Senior Dental Educator and Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks back at a turbulent year for everyone – and how dentistry responded

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Articles and features 02/02/2021

What to do if dental practice staff refuse a COVID-19 vaccine

What to do if dental practice staff refuse a COVID-19 vaccine

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Emma Carr, Case Manager at Dental Protection, and Lesley Harrison, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, look at some recent queries from practice owners over what to do when members of their staff refuse the COVID-19 vaccination

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Articles and features 08/07/2020

Managing risk in the COVID-19 world

Managing risk in the COVID-19 world

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The COVID-19 pandemic has created much uncertainty within dentistry. However, one important activity remains unchanged and is arguably more vital than ever. Elaine Cook, dentolegal consultant at Dental Protection, finds out why

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Articles and features 03/07/2020

Perio and the pandemic: a cause for concern?

Perio and the pandemic: a cause for concern?

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Andrew Walker, dentolegal consultant at Dental Protection, looks at whether the disruption caused by COVID-19 will heighten the risks around periodontal disease

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Articles and features 03/07/2020

Coronavirus questions and answers

Coronavirus questions and answers

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These coronavirus Q&As are reflective of the advice we are sharing with members around the world.

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Webinar 03/07/2020

Recorded webinar: COVID-19 Infection prevention and control for denta...

Recorded webinar: COVID-19 Infection prevention and control for dental teams

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This webinar provides an overview to the dental team about Coronavirus and reviews the fundamental infection prevention and control measures that should be considered to reduce the likelihood of disease transmission within the dental practice.

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Articles and features 03/07/2020

COVID-19 and remote consultations – how we can help

COVID-19 and remote consultations – how we can help

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Dental Protection has received calls from members regarding the safety and suitability of remote consulting – i.e. teledentistry – and this article outlines our advice and guidance.

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Articles and features 05/06/2020

An update on MRONJ – and the successful defence of a difficult claim

An update on MRONJ – and the successful defence of a difficult claim

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Helen Kaney, Dental Protection’s lead dentolegal consultant for Scotland, reports on the robust defence of a member in a complicated case several years in the making

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Articles and features 05/06/2020

The periodontal paradox

The periodontal paradox

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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

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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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